First Grade Teacher

Description

"Act Justly, Love Tenderly, Walk Humbly." Micah 6:8

East Shoreline Catholic Academy (ESCA) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate full-time First Grade Teacher to join our Catholic school community for the 2026-2027 school year.

We are a Pre-K to Grade 8 diverse learning community that fosters the development of the whole person - mind, body, spirit. Grounded in our commitment to academic excellence and Catholic Social Teaching, we guide children to become compassionate and ethical citizens who contribute to a more just and peaceful world.


East Shoreline Catholic Academy Teacher Job Description

1. Spiritual & Catholic Identity

• Faith Integration: Incorporate Catholic values and Gospel teachings across all subject areas, not just during Religion class.
• Liturgical Participation: Lead daily classroom prayer, prepare students for school-wide liturgies, and accompany the class to Mass.
• Role Modeling: Exemplify Christian living in and out of the classroom, fostering a "Christ-centered" environment.

2. Instructional Excellence

• Curriculum Implementation: Teach core subjects (Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies) following the AOH Office of Catholic Schools (OCS) curriculum standards.
• Differentiated Instruction: Modify teaching methods and materials to meet the diverse needs of students, including those with IEPs or 504 plans.
• Lesson Planning: Develop engaging, structured lesson plans that utilize various instructional materials and educational technology (e.g., Google Classroom, SMART boards).

3. Classroom Management & Environment

• Positive Climate: Create a safe, disciplined, and "loving" learning environment that promotes student responsibility and self-esteem.
• Behavioral Standards: Establish clear expectations for student conduct in alignment with Archdiocesan policies.
• Organization: Maintain a visually stimulating and organized classroom that maximizes instructional time.

4. Assessment & Communication

• Progress Monitoring: Conduct regular formative and summative assessments; maintain accurate records of grades, attendance, and student achievement.
• Parent Partnership: Maintain open, professional communication with families through conferences, emails, and progress reports.
• Collaboration: Participate in faculty meetings, grade-level planning, and school-wide committees.

Requirements

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree required. Master's in education or a related field is preferred.

Current Connecticut Certification.

Experience in Catholic Schools is desirable.

Other Required Qualifications:

A love for young people.


A strong understanding of first graders' developmental stages.

Demonstrated ability to create engaging, age-appropriate lessons.

Practicing member of a faith community.

Able to work with school technology (Google Classroom, SMART Boards).

Effective communicator, both oral and written, who is a well-organized professional with great attention to details.

Understands and completely embraces the East Shoreline Catholic Academy mission and appreciates that the school is driven by its Catholic identity, which focuses on the highest level of ethical, moral, and social behavior of its students, staff and volunteers.