Job description

St. James School is looking for a full time 2nd Grade teacher for the 2023-24 school year. At St. James, we FIND A WAY to do what is best for our kids and we are looking for someone who believes in forming students in faith, academics, and character. St. James School is dedicated to partnering with parents in modeling Christ to teach our children to become disciples of Christ.

We desire to provide a foundation through the teachings of the Catholic Church from which students will recognize and develop:

• An academic culture of meaningful and lifelong learning
• Their personal relationship with God through the sacraments, scripture, and prayer.?
• Tools to shape beliefs, morals, and practices driven by Gospel values ?
• We are called to walk in faith, live in hope, and act in love.

Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

• Planning, preparing, and delivering lessons in accordance with the Archdiocese of Chicago curriculum.
• Assessing student work and giving frequent and appropriate feedback
• Hosting Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences two times per year and communicating regularly with families about academic and social issues
• A growth mindset and willingness to accommodate students, including ICEP’s and Accommodation/Modification plans.
• Building and maintaining a strong school culture centered around a Christ-Centered Culture of Joy.
• To grow the student’s personal relationship with Jesus and promote the Catholic faith in an authentic way.
• Implementing academic and behavioral procedures in a positive manner in conjunction with our PBIS program.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the success of the school mission.
• Participating in faculty meetings and professional development sessions (e.g, Grade level Teams, etc.)

Qualifications and Requirements

• Required Bachelor’s Degree in either Education or a specific academic discipline
• Prefer current State of Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)
• Compliance with Archdiocese of Chicago Protecting God’s Children guidelines.
• Willing to comply with the teachings of the Catholic Church and is a Catholic in good standing.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $35,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 2nd grade

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Private school

COVID-19 considerations:
St. James School follows the Archdiocese of Chicago COVID Reopening guidelines.

Application Question(s):

• Why do you want to work at a Catholic school?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Professional Educator License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

blackflymedia.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, blackflymedia.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, blackflymedia.com is the ideal place to find your next job.