Primary Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Elementary Education.
- Develop and implement effective classroom curricula, complementing SJCA’s sequential and standardized curricular goals and working closely with other department faculty.
- Promote a welcoming classroom environment that encourages an interdisciplinary and respectful culture of learning.
- Adapt instructional content and teaching strategies to suit individual and class needs.
- Incorporate technology training and teaching methodologies within the classroom under the supervision of the Technology Department and Administration, respectively.
- Supervise student activities within the classroom and other areas as assigned, enforcing the SJCA’s high expectations for student behavior at all times.
- Communicate via phone, email, and in person with SJCA families regarding students’ academic progress.
- Attend all teacher in-services, faculty and department meetings, and professional development and faith formation workshops.
- Participate in additional school-related activities, including but not limited to: open house, graduation exercises, new student registration nights, placement testing, student dance supervision, parent-teacher conferences, and back to school events, and the annual Gala.
- Perform additional program duties as assigned by the Lower Campus Principal and/or President.
Coaching and club moderator opportunities are available with this position.