Kindergarten Teacher

Description

To prospective St. Paul Catholic School teachers:

“I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength,” writes Saint Paul in his famous letter to the Philippians. Saint Paul’s spirit is alive today in Whitehaven, which has been a home for St. Paul Church and School for over 70 years! We have held strong, with the strength that comes from Christ, as we have grown our outstanding academic program. I am so proud of the St. Paul Panther Spirit which animates our school faculty, families, and alumni, and continues to move us forward with dogged determination and dedication! I want to invite you to be a part of the vibrant teaching mission of Catholic Education found in the halls of St. Paul.

St. Paul Catholic School is a light in the Whitehaven community, serving PreK3-8th grade students from our parish and the broader Whitehaven and Southaven communities. The successes of the last several years have been instrumental in advancing our mission of Catholic Education in Whitehaven:

• 2020 marked our first 8th grade graduation in 30 years!

• Steady enrollment growth,

• Implementation and steady integration of a STEM program,

• Development of an engaged Parent Advisory Committee,

• Development of an engaged Alumni Advisory Board,

• Increased teacher collaboration and internal team structures,

• Inclusion of a full-time Advancement Director on our staff,

• Steady integration of one-to-one devices for the student body,

• Integration of Google for Education technology in the classrooms,

We are looking for mission-driven, faith-filled, creative, flexible, and dedicated teachers to join our

Panther family as we partner with parents to form the lives of our students in the St. Paul Whitehaven and Southaven Communities.

In Christ,

Sister Mary Lawrence Wright, O.P.

Principal

Saint Paul Catholic School

Ministry of St. Paul Catholic Church

Catholic Diocese of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee

Requirements

St. Paul Catholic School

Elementary Teacher Job Description

Salary Range: $43,000 - $59,000

Job Summary

Position is responsible for creating a classroom environment that develops in each student skills of

listening, speaking, reading, and writing that are fundamental to effective communication and literate

citizenship; that motivates students to read widely for information and recreation; that develops

mathematics skills appropriate for the grade level and the student’s abilities; that instructs students in the

basic subjects of social studies, science, language arts, mathematics, handwriting, and Catholic religion;

and that discovers and develops special talents of each individual student. This position comes under the

direct supervision of the parish pastor, school principal, and his or her designees.

Essential Duties

1. Teach content and skills in general subject areas to students in the grade level.

2. Create a classroom environment supportive of the teachings of the Catholic church.

3. Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in the Student and Parent

Handbook for St. Paul Catholic School.

4. Adapt materials and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments and lesson plans that

guide and challenge students.

5. Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the school’s instructional

philosophy and congruent with course standards; provides individualized and small group

instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.

6. Evaluate academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, keeps appropriate

records to include attendance reports, checklists, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.

7. Encourage students to think independently and to express original ideas.

8. Evaluate each student’s progress in meeting the classroom requirements and stated standards.

9. Establish and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive

classroom environment.

10. Identify student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and

helping students solve learning, health, and behavioral problems.

11. Communicate with parents, school counselor, and administrators on student progress.

12. Supervise students in assigned out-of-classroom activities during the working day.

13. Plan and execute field trips as approved by the school principal.

14. Participate in faculty committees, grade level committees, and the sponsorship of student

activities.

15. Administer testing in accordance with school policies.

16. Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Other Duties

1. Maintain professional competence by attending faculty meetings, staff development programs,

curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities.

2. Participate in various student and parent activities which occur in school including Home and

School meetings, student clubs, and after-school activities.

3. Create an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin

boards, and activity/learning centers.

4. Work positively and cooperatively within the K-5 faculty to complete multi-discipline and multigrade

activities.

5. Perform any other related duties as assigned by the principal or other appropriate administrator.

6. Report any circumstances of child abuse or neglect directly to the Tennessee Department of

Human Services as instructed during staff training.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree in education or a related field. Must be eligible for or

possess Tennessee Teacher Licensure. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and

in writing. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with

students, staff, parents, and the public.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church.

• Knowledge of child development, learning, and behavior.

• Able to manage student behavior.

• Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.

• Able to work well with others in a school community.

• Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Skill in job appropriate technology.

• Skill in critical thinking and planning.

Working conditions:

• Required to manage moderate levels of stress.

• Required to work a minimum of a school day.

• Required to work in standard school conditions.

Mental/Physical Demands:

• Required to lift or carry supplies, textbooks, furniture, and equipment at a minimum of 35

pounds.

• Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of emotion.

• Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak daily.

• Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and

reading.

• Required to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise, activity, and

inclement weather.

All employees must adhere to the Diocese of Memphis code of conduct and agree to represent the

teachings of the Catholic Church when instructing or advising students, families, or other employees.

Tasks or assignments may be added or removed from the job description by the pastor or an

administrator at any time, without prior notice.

Please contact for more information:

Cristy Sneed, Assistant Principal and Administrative Assistant

St. Paul Catholic School

1425 E. Shelby Dr.

Memphis, TN 38116

(901)346-0862 [email protected]