Long Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Holy Ghost Catholic School in Houston, Texas invites applications for a Kindergarten Teacher Long Term Substitute. Under supervision of the Principal, you will assist certified staff, support instructional goals, and help free teachers from non-teaching duties.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree, Texas State Teaching Certification, and pass a background check. Training in Safe Haven and a Catechist Certificate are preferred, with ability to teach both in person and remotely.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Texas State Teaching Certification is required.
• Background check clearance must be obtained.
• Safe Haven training completed and verified.
• Committed to Catholic school philosophy and values.
• Current Catechist Certificate or pursuing one.
• Ability to conduct both in-person and remote teaching.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers curriculum aligned with school goals.
• Maintains a safe classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Plans lessons and materials; translates plans into learning experiences.
• Assesses student learning; tailors instruction for diverse needs.
• Teaches digital citizenship and applicable subject matter as required.
• Continues professional development through seminars and research.
• Acquires Catholic Church Teachings knowledge as needed.
• Maintains records, grading, and attendance per policy.
• Encourages parental involvement and effective communication.
• Maintains student conduct per Handbooks; manages classroom discipline.
• Collaborates with staff on curriculum and participates in meetings.
• Selects instructional books and supplies; manages inventory.
• Administers standardized tests following programs.
• Follows COVID protocols as plan outlines.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

Digital literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas State Teaching Certification

Catechist Certificate

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Kindergarten Teacher Long Term Substitute Holy Ghost Catholic School, Houston, Texas

Position Purpose

Under the supervision of the Principal, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties.

The Successful Candidate Is Expected To

• Be mature, responsible, energetic and nurturing with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Texas State Teaching Certification
• Receive and pass a criminal background check clearance.
• Be trained and verified in Safe Haven child abuse awareness.
• Be committed to the philosophy of Catholic school and value oriented education.
• Have a current Catechist Certificate or working towards one.
• Able to handle both face-to-face teaching and remote online teaching.

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers school curriculum consistent with school goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible digital citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Agrees to acquire professional knowledge in the area of Catholic Church teachings,
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards as outlined in the Student & Faculty Handbooks and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with testing programs.
• Agrees to follow and uphold all COVID protocols set forth by the school's plan.
• Additional duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
• Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience working with children is desirable.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, paid for time worked.