We are looking for Catholic educators who are inspired to help start a new school from the ground up and seeking educators who see their role not simply as a job but rather as a vocation and ministry partnering with parents for the flourishing of the students at SJL Academy. We desire teachers who are excited to live out the motto and mission of the school.

Motto: Perseverantia perfecti: “Perfected through perseverance." derived from James 1:4: “Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete (perfect), not lacking anything” and James 1:12: "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him."

Mission Statement: "In collaboration with their parents, St. James the Less Academy forms our students in the image of Jesus Christ through a classical liberal arts education that cultivates the theological, intellectual, and moral virtues so they may persevere to meet their God-given potential to become mature, complete persons in service to the Church, their family, and our country."

General Expectations and Qualifications:

• Practicing Catholic required.
• Community, collaboration, and collegiality are core values for the faculty at SJL Academy. Therefore, faculty are expected to keep regular commitments of deepening one's own faith and intellectual life as well as honing one's skills and teaching craft together as a Catholic learning community.
• In the K3-K program, training and experience in Montessori methods are required. Training in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) also preferred.
• In the elementary and middle school programs, familiarity with the classical liberal arts model is recommended but not required.
• Music and art teachers sought along with classical languages teachers (Latin).
• Understanding and passion for the formational mission of Catholic education and Catholic schools.
• In the elementary and middle schools, undergraduate degree in education or specific subject content areas.
• A range of experience and skills outside of the educational fields also welcomed.
• Familiarity with classical liberal arts education recommended but not required.
• Willingness to collaborate in a Catholic learning community and docility to improvement and coaching.
• Desire to collaborate with parents in the education of their children.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in the classroom recommended but not required.
• High moral character and commitment to personal virtue.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Models Catholic spirituality, attitudes, and behaviors.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Embodying in themselves and instilling in their students the theological, intellectual, and moral virtues.
• Modeling Jesus Christ as Teacher.
• Self-contained classrooms consisting of 5 or more subjects (elementary).
• Implementing classical liberal arts pedagogy including the Socratic Method, memetic learning, picture study, recitation of poetry and works of literature, catechisms, storytelling, etc.
• Rotation of subjects in middle school (history, science, math, literature, etc.).
• Drop off and pick up duties.
• Supervision of lunch and recess.
• Attendance at mass.
• Participation at regular professional development/collegiality events and all faculty in-service meetings.
• Participation at evening parent events.
• Curriculum development and implementation.
• Organizing physical space for learning, e.g., safe, accessible, supports the type of learning, etc.
• Managing student behavior guided by Gospel values, e.g., respectful.
• Establishing classroom routines, rules, and procedures consistent with school policy, e.g., clearly defined, communicated, and practiced.
• Communicating high expectations for learning, e.g., supporting students for growth.
• Creating a faith-filled environment that engages the whole student, e.g., space and culture.
• Working with families as partners in their child’s education by Providing feedback of student progress to families, e.g., timely, consistent, frequently, etc.
• Engages families as partners in the educational process and the life of the school.
• Understanding school’s mission and his/her role in it by serving as role model for Gospel values for students and families.
• Demonstrating a professional demeanor and attitude in alignment with the school’s mission, e.g., follows Code of Ethics.
• Taking responsibility for professional growth, e.g., open and applies to feedback.
• Demonstrating a commitment towards spiritual growth in the context of the Catholic school, e.g., active participation.
• Contributing to a joyful school environment.
• Collaborating with colleagues, e.g., analyze, inform plan, and be supportive in implementation.
• Serving beyond the classroom in school committees/activities/events as it relates to a joyful school environment.
• Demonstrating knowledge of students by clearly stating instructional outcomes that reflect curriculum expectations for students.
• Designing coherent instruction (lessons/units) that have a clearly defined structure and logical supportive activities.
• Transferring content knowledge to students, through clear directions, procedures, and explanations that are clear and developmentally appropriate.
• Promoting learner engagement in an environment that is engaging and aligned to learning needs.
• Timely completion/submission of all required documentation related to parent communication, instruction, assessment, and grading.
• Supervising students during all student contact times/activities.
• Uses formal and informal assessment data to design instruction for current and future instruction.
• Clearly identifies and communicates assessment criteria.
• Provides opportunities for student self-assessment and monitoring.
• Informs the Principal and respective staff of plans outside of the norm.
• Other duties as assigned.

ADA Physical Requirements:

• The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods; use hands; reach with hands and arms.
• Close vision required for paperwork and computer.
• Able to utilize a computer keyboard, monitor, and telephone.
• This role functions in an office environment and uses standard office equipment.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Nature of Supervision Received:

• Identify the degree of supervision the job will receive and/or give, e.g., minimum, moderate or none.

Judgment Exercised/Decisions Made:

• ​Employee is expected to take initiative and make decisions based on the mission and vision of the parish and/or school and direction from the supervisor and/or Pastor.
• List the financial responsibilities, e.g., staying within budget.

Number of Employees Supervised:

• Input a range of employees to supervise and note if they are in the same location or if in various locations.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.