Elementary School Art Teacher

Elementary School Art Teacher

Reports To: Principal


Purpose of the Position


Our vision at Our lady of Peace Catholic School is to maintain a faculty that is academically gifted and in full pursuit of intellectual interests because these habits can positively influence students who are by nature looking for intellectual and moral leaders to follow. The Elementary School Teacher is a qualified professional educator who meets the requirements to teach in a Catholic school in the Diocese of Charleston. The teacher is hired by and directly accountable to the principal in consultation with the pastor and the diocesan Office of Human Resources. The teacher is expected to abide by the policies and procedures of the local school and the Diocese of Charleston. The teacher cooperates with the principal and staff in providing an environment that promotes the ministry of Catholic education and helps build a Catholic culture in the school, ordered towards discipleship.


We seek dynamic teachers who desire to contribute to an engaging and joyful school culture and lead young children in academic and spiritual formation. The successful candidate must have a passion for Catholic education, which is matched by their love of teaching and forming elementary school students in the Catholic faith.


Position Details

ESSENTIAL DISPOSITIONS:


The teacher has a passion for:

1. Sharing the person of Jesus Christ, the Logos , with students every day through their teaching and personal life witness.
2. Teaching curriculum from the heart of the Church to help form students in a Christian way of seeing reality (Catholic worldview).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:


The duties of the Elementary School Art Teacher will include but are not limited to:

• Teach and act in accordance with doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church;
• Know, teach, and act consistently in accordance with the mission, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Catholic school;
• Provide grade appropriate instructional program following the curriculum of the school, including lesson planning, classroom preparation, and assessment of each student's performance;
• Provide grade appropriate extended or enrichment opportunities;
• Maintain required training, certification and/or credentialing;
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians, colleagues, and principal;
• Participate in all Diocese of Charleston in-service and training programs, and participate in all local school sponsored professional development and training programs and initiatives unless exempted or excused by principal;
• Attend all required faculty and staff meetings, unless exempted or excused by principal;
• Cooperate with the principal and staff members in school related meetings, activities, and projects;
• Maintain accurate student attendance and academic records in accordance with local school policies and procedures;
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and secure learning and work environment;
• Participate in annual performance review based upon the implementation of the essential duties of the Elementary School Teacher;
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students, and general school matters.
• Follows established procedures to ensure the safety and welfare of students.
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion regarding school and classroom matters;
• Perform teaching duties and all other duties as assigned by the school principal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, master's degree highly preferred.
• Preference given to candidates who are fully initiated Catholics in the communion of the Catholic Church.

Competencies and Skills

• Effective supervisory skills;
• Effective listening and verbal communication skills;
• Must have the necessary background and training in elementary education methods and subject areas;
• Must understand child development skills necessary to relate to the students being taught;
• Must have appropriate control and discipline techniques to successfully manage a classroom;
• Must work cooperatively with school staff and administration;
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills;
• Knowledge of and willingness to implement safety and emergency procedures;
• Positive references and recommendations;
• Successfully pass a criminal background check.

Application Process


Interested candidates should apply and submit the following:


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