Elementary School Teacher- Full Time

• To plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

• Promote the mission of St. Edward’s Catholic School: Serving the children of God through Faith and Knowledge.

• Model in word and action the teachings of the Catholic Church

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences

• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities

• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities

• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs

• Observe, monitor and evaluate student’s progress and performance

• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, assignments, and enter grades on line

• Provide appropriate and timely feedback on work

• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development

• Provide student supervision and discipline

• Perform certain pastoral duties including student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement

• Uphold professionalism and confidentiality

• Participate in school events and fundraisers

• Participate in department, school meetings and parent meetings

• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs

• Attend parent-teacher conferences to meet with parents

• Assume responsibility and care of classrooms and school property

• Participates in faculty meetings, school committees, and in-services

Qualifications:

• An up-to-date Idaho Teaching Certificate OR working towards and Idaho Teaching Certificate.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Institution

• Diocesan ministry certification or working towards certification.

• Exhibit the core values of St. Edward’s Catholic School: Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity

• Knowledge of relevant technology

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Good problem solving and decision making skills

• Self-motivated with high energy

• A basic understanding and acceptance of Catholic School philosophy, goals and objectives