Teacher

Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Lake Havasu City is seeking a dedicated Teacher for Catholic Schools. Responsibilities include creating a positive learning environment, managing classroom safety, implementing the Diocesan curriculum, and fostering community relationships. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree, be certified by the Arizona State Department of Education, and preferably be Catholic or supportive of Catholic teachings. Continuous professional development is encouraged in this full-time role.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree.
• Preference for Catholic teachers who support Catholic teachings.
• Certified by the Arizona State Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Provide a positive learning environment.
• Supervise and ensure student safety.
• Implement an instructional program as per Diocesan standards.
• Evaluate student progress and provide feedback.
• Maintain positive school-community relationships.

Skills

Self-discipline

Judgment

Teaching techniques knowledge

Child psychology understanding

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Teacher Job Description

Position Title: Teacher

Department: Catholic Schools

Grade: (not specified)

Supervisor: Principal or Designee

Position Type: Full-Time

Essential Job Functions

• Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education:
  • Embraces and models the Catholic philosophy of education.
  • Promotes and lives gospel values and Catholic moral teaching.
  • Upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church.
  • Provides opportunities for faith development of students in the classroom to prepare them for life in today’s Church and society.
  • Can articulate and give evidence of Catholic living by the example of their lives.
• Assumes responsibility for the leadership and management of the classes assigned:
  • Provides a positive learning environment.
  • Organizes the classroom to facilitate student learning.
  • Supervises and provides for the safety, welfare, and care of the students while they are in school.
  • Works toward the creation of a Catholic community within the classroom and the entire school community.
  • Teaches in accordance with diocesan and local policies as well as appropriate state laws.
  • Shows respect for individuals and fairness in dealing with students and parents.
  • Develops and implements a daily and weekly schedule covering all areas of curriculum.
• Develops and implements an instructional program according to the needs of the students and the established Diocesan Curriculum Standards:
  • Integrates Church’s teachings in all aspects of the curriculum.
  • Determines levels of student achievement.
  • Uses appropriate teaching strategies to meet individual student needs.
  • Uses resources available to promote learning experiences for all students.
  • Uses a variety of instructional strategies and incorporates technology into instruction.
  • Refers students for evaluation and consultation when necessary in collaboration with administration and parents.
  • Includes all students in presentation and discussions.
• Evaluates student progress effectively:
  • Uses a variety of ongoing assessments.
  • Aligns assessments with goals, objectives, information taught, and instructional guidelines and Curriculum Standards of the Diocese and school.
  • Provides prompt constructive feedback on student work and performance.
  • Maintains proper grading and/or reporting system for each student as required by the principal.
  • Meets deadlines with official classroom reports, attendance, and statistics as required by the principal
  • Maintains daily lesson plans.
• Establishes positive school-community relationships:
  • Maintains cooperative relations with all in the school community.
  • Promotes respectful and positive school relationships.
  • Maintains awareness of his/her role as a Catholic schoolteacher and its impact on the community.
  • Provides for regular conferences and meetings with parents.
  • Cooperates with and helps promote various curricular and co‑curricular programs within the school.
  • Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and in‑services.
• Continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic certifications:
  • Keeps informed of current instructional practices through professional reading and educational opportunities.
  • Participates in professional activities and joins appropriate professional organizations.
  • Attends diocesan sponsored in‑services.
  • Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and in‑services.
  • Actively participates in the process of continuous school improvement.
  • Maintains personal professional development records.
• Performs any other job‑related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Must demonstrate personal self‑discipline, be adaptable and flexible in routine and unexpected situations.
• Must use good judgment in daily encounters.
• Must use verbal and written language correctly.
• Must demonstrate an appropriate sense of humor.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of good teaching techniques and child psychology.
• Must maintain appropriate grooming and dress at all times as stated in the faculty handbook.

Minimum Qualifications

• Preference given to Catholic teacher.
  • Must be willing to make a public Profession of Faith if Catholic and if non‑Catholic willing to support Catholic teachings and philosophy.
• Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Must be certified by the Arizona State Department of Education as a teacher and meets applicable NCA requirements.
• Received Safe Environment Training and signed the Code of Conduct.
• FBI Fingerprint clearance completed.
• Must meet Ministry Formation Certification and/or re‑certification as required by Diocesan policy.