Teachers (Elementary and High School)

Vicksburg Catholic School; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Vicksburg Catholic School in Mississippi seeks a dedicated teacher committed to Catholic values to deliver instruction and foster a faith-filled learning environment.

The role emphasizes planning lessons, assessing student progress, maintaining discipline, and collaborating with staff, families, and diocesan guidelines to support student growth.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate current knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.
• Communicate effectively with students.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lessons aligned with school goals and diocesan curricula.
• Evaluate student progress with effective methods.
• Maintain a disciplined, safe, and welcoming learning environment.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Student assessment

Classroom management

Faith-based instruction

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

• Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church; a teacher may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Church.
• Gives evidence of lived Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of personal faith journey; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
• Help build the school’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in and plan school religious and service activities.
• Effectively plan for classes by preparing lessons designed to implement stated goals and objectives and by incorporating school and diocesan curriculum objectives in lesson plans.
• Demonstrate competence in teaching by demonstrating current, thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter and be able to communicate effectively with students; be able to organize classroom learning and materials to maximize student time on tasks as well as motivate student learning.
• Develop and use effective methods of evaluation that are directly related to curriculum objectives and to concepts and skills taught; consistently and effectively evaluate student progress.
• Establish a consistent disciplinary approach, which promotes self-direction and positive selfimage; set high standards for student behavior and manager inappropriate behavior effectively.
• Maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment
• Being on-time for duty assignments
• Cooperate with school and diocesan administration; work effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents.
• At all times demonstrate professional responsibility in enforcing diocesan and school policies and regulations
• Maintain confidentiality of information, display sound judgment in dress and general behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the administration