Hours per week: 40
Position Summary:
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School of Cary is seeking a full-time Elementary Grade teacher. The elementary teacher will perform professional responsibilities including but not limited to planning lessons and preparing instructional materials. This educator will work collaboratively with colleagues and seek professional growth; cultivate trust and partnerships with families; model a lived faith for others; and inspire students to be positive leaders, critical thinkers, and creative problem solvers. This teacher leader will carry out duties as assigned by the principal, including but not limited to the responsibilities below.
Key responsibilities:
- Integrate values and attitudes that guide students in evaluating and applying content in the light of Gospel teachings.
- Effectively implement a grade-level appropriate curriculum and demonstrate mastery of subject-area content.
- Explore standards and objectives from the Diocese of Raleigh curricula through cross-curricular connections, and design rigorous instructional plans that include higher order thinking skills and acquisition of deeper content knowledge.
- Incorporate the seamless integration of technology and naturally infuse 21st Century skills in lessons that support the school’s instructional program and goals.
- Develop and implement hands-on learning experiences using research-based instruction - including effective small group instruction - and design rigorous assessments to assess multiple levels of content and skills.
- Exhibit a strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement and high expectations for student learning.
- Cultivate ongoing communication and positive relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
- Contribute to a positive Catholic school culture driven by continuous professional and spiritual growth, the striving for academic excellence, and a commitment to collegial collaboration.
Minimum Requirements:
- Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education.
- Hold a current North Carolina Teaching License for Grade K-6 North Carolina Teaching License, or an equivalent out-of-state license.
- Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing background and reference checks
- Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 or more years of Education/Teaching experience is preferred.
- A practicing Catholic in good standing who is passionate about living and transmitting the Faith in its integrity preferred.
Position Start Date: 08/06/2024.