1st Grade Teacher

Company: Catholic Diocese of Venice
Location: Naples
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionJob Title: 1st Grade Teacher, Full TimeReports to: PrincipalLocation: St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic SchoolNaples, FLOverview: St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School within the Diocese of Venice in Florida, Inc. works diligently to support and strengthen the Catholic Church and its value system. By word and example teachers support all of the official religious teachings of the Catholic Church throughout their personal and professional lives. Our teachers embrace the purpose of teaching and witness the tenets of the Catholic Faith, instill a sense of Christ's mission, charity and service to others; draw the school community into worship and to build, support and maintain a Catholic culture throughout the school and create a vibrant Catholic culture within the classroom, emphasized through words, deeds, manner of dress and actions.Job ResponsibilitiesDevelops and administers school grade-level curriculum consistent with Diocesan goals and objectivesPromotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small-group instructionDevelops detailed lesson plans and related instructional materialsTranslates lesson plans into learning experiences; differentiates instruction based on student learning style and needsConducts ongoing assessment of student learningContinues professional knowledge of developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops and professional meetingsEncourages parental involvement in student education and ensures effective communication to students and parentsAdministers standardized tests in accordance with Diocesan assessment programsActively participates in faculty meetings and committeesParticipates in activities outside of the classroom involving studentsRequirementsSkills and ExperienceMinimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Elementary education that is applicable to this teaching assignment.Hold a current, 5-year renewable Professional Florida Educator Certificate; a 3-4-year non-renewable Temporary Florida Educator Certificate or be eligible for certificationStrong understanding and knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogyExcellent communications skills both written and oralKnowledge of school curriculum and conceptsKnowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and studentsProficiency with computer network systems and software programsAbility to use technology to enhance student learningStrong planning and organizational skillsUndergoing a FDLE Level 2 background checkIn return we offer a competitive salary, schedule and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, short and long-term disability, generous sick/personal days and paid holidays.

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