Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Intermediate - Grades 4, 5Date Posted: 8/27/2024Location: Academy of St. James of the MarchesDate Available: 09/01/2023The Academy of St. James of the Marches, a preK3 to grade 8 elementary school located in Totowa, NJ has an opening for a full-time Grade 4 Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Essential Functions
- Supports and upholds Gospel values and the philosophy of Catholic education.
- Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing in a manner consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Develops daily lessons based upon the Diocese of Paterson curriculum standards.
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed. Analyzes NWEA MAP student assessment results to plan instruction that will meet the needs of each student.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by the school.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and Diocesan policies and establishes and maintains standards for student behavior.
- Coordinates with other professional staff members to evaluate and assess student learning and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Model behaviors that promote high expectations for students, staff, and faculty.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as the ability to differentiate instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of best practices in instruction and classroom management.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Ability to integrate the use of technology effectively into the curriculum.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collegial working relationships with faculty and staff.
Qualifications Profile
- Must possess or be in the process of pursuing New Jersey State Teacher Certificate.
- Must be a Practicing Catholic.
Education
- Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
- Masters Degree in related area preferred.