Lower School Teacher

Pinecrest Academy•Cumming, GA

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About The Position

The Lower School teacher creates and maintains an effective learning environment for their students. The teacher knows, assimilates, and fully practices the ideals, principles, and teaching methodology of integral formation. The teacher carries out his or her work professionally and with a spirit of initiative, creating an environment of confidence and respect. The Lower School teacher fosters a love for the truth and a love for learning and works to effectively carry out the mission of forming Christian servant leaders.

Requirements

Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Education, preferably Early Childhood (Master’s Degree preferred)
Professional License in Education

Responsibilities

Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic 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.
Plan and carry out lessons in subject taught
Select and use a variety of learning resources and technology to effectively reach all students
Implement differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of students
Develop and maintain curriculum map and submit all lesson plans to department chair as directed
Assess students to evaluate their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses
Assess student work and give timely and appropriate feedback
Communicate areas of student concern to parents in a timely manner
Maintain regular and professional communication with parents concerning student academic progress
Communicate areas of concern to department chair in a timely manner
Teach students as an entire class or in small groups
Communicate with parents about students’ progress
Work with individual students to challenge them, to improve their abilities, and to work on their weaknesses
Prepare students for standardized tests required by the state
Develop and enforce classroom rules
Maintain an effective and formative classroom environment according to school guidelines using appropriate classroom management techniques
Monitor environment to ensure that it remains clean, safe, and in good condition
Supervise students outside of the classroom—for example, at lunchtime or recess
Assist in the preparation and coordination of school celebrations, activities, academic contests, and formation programs
Work directly with Grade Level supervisor and administration to implement a positive school culture and carry out the mission of forming Christian servant leaders
Effectively carry out assigned extra duties
Maintain a professional demeanor at all times with students
To perform other duties as assigned by the Principal of the school.