1st Grade Teacher (part time) at St Michael Preschool

Lemon Grove, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Sep, 26

Salary

24.0

Posted On

26 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lesson Planning, Student Assessment, Classroom Management, Instructional Material Development, Parent Communication, Catholic Education, Elementary Teaching, Curriculum Alignment

Industry

Religious Institutions

Description

Description School Name: St. John of the Cross School Location: 8175 Lemon Grove Way, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 Reports to: Principal Employment Type: Par Time Hours: 7:45am – noon (20 – 25hours per week) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay Rate: $24/hr. Job Summary Our Catholic school is seeking a qualified and passionate teacher to join our faculty. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching students in all subject areas. The ideal candidate should possess a solid academic background, excellent communication skills, and a deep commitment to Catholic education. Teaching Responsibilities Develop lesson plans and instructional materials that align with state and diocesan standards, as well as the school's mission and values Assess and evaluate student progress, provide feedback to students and parents, and implement strategies for academic improvement Create a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment that fosters learning and growth Collaborate with other teachers, staff members, and parents to support student success Participate in faculty meetings, professional development opportunities, and school events Schedule and plan instructional academic adventures Administrative/Other Responsibilities Return voicemail/e-mail messages in a timely manner Communicate regularly with parents Maintain a neat and orderly classroom Demonstrate a respectful demeanor with staff, students, and parents Observe utmost confidentiality regarding parent, student, and staff information/conversations Supervise playground and other areas of duty as the role may require Maintain professional boundaries with students and parents Other duties as assigned Requirements Religious Qualifications Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred) Basic Catechetical Certification (preferred) Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy Professional Qualifications Possess a cleared California multiple subject teaching credential (preferred) Possess a Bachelor’s Degree Clear criminal background check (a clear Livescan for the Diocese of San Diego is a condition of employment) Experience teaching in an elementary school classroom Positive professional references and recommendations Physical Requirements To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the teacher must: Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the teacher will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc. Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on both even and uneven surfaces Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class Assist in moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops. 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. Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. St. John of the Cross School, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

Responsibilities

The teacher is responsible for instructing first-grade students across all subject areas while aligning lessons with state and diocesan standards. Additional duties include assessing student progress, maintaining a positive classroom environment, and collaborating with parents and staff.