Job Title: Lower School, 4th Grade Teacher
Department: Faculty
Status: Exempt, Full-Time, 10 month Employee
Effective: August16, 2023

Saint Patrick Catholic School is currently seeking a Lower School Teacher to nurture and support students in their personal and academic growth beginning August, 16 2023 for the 2023 - 2024 academic year. 

Overview
Founded in 2005, Saint Patrick Catholic School (Norfolk, Virginia) is an independent Catholic school with an enrollment of approximately 400 students in grades pre-kindergarten through eight. Boasting a vibrant and accomplished team of educators, the school encourages students to develop a growth mindset while creating an educational framework focused on reinforcing six "pillars" of education that support the total formation of each student. Saint Patrick Catholic School is a Glasser Quality School. 

Mission Statement
Saint Patrick Catholic School educates and nurtures the whole child - mind, body, and spirit to be a Christ-centered, compassionate, and courageous servant leader.

Faculty Expectations

• Uphold the school’s vision an authentically Catholic and warmly ecumenical school
• Collaborate with faculty, staff and students to establish servant leadership opportunities
• Model behavior consistent with Catholic values and teachings
• Exhibit professionalism, positive relationships, and appropriate communication with all members of the community

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver meaningful, challenging, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for student that align with the school's academic standards
• Maintain and provide evidence of daily lesson and unit plans and materials that differentiate learning and maximize instructional time
• Establish and maintain a safe, respectful, nurturing classroom environment in accordance with the school’s guidelines that fosters the intellectual, social-emotional, spiritual, and physical development of all students.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student learning, and modify instructional methods to fit individual student’s needs; conduct individual and small group instruction as needed
• Provide constructive student feedback and grades in accordance with school policy and procedures
• Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings
• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by school procedures
• Ensure effective communication with students and parents; encourage collaboration and provide regular feedback (both written and in-person) to parents
• Coordinate with peers, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum
• Attend regular faculty and department meetings; contribute to teamwork and positive morale 
• Participate in faith formation experiences
• Perform other duties as directed by school administration

Qualifications

• Experience with classroom management and working with digital technologies
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, possess strong interpersonal skills, and be able to solve problems without sacrificing relationships
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds, climb stairs, bend, crouch, crawl, stoop and run
• Committed to serving as a role model for students
• Authorized to work in the US

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
• 2-4 years of teaching experience, preferably in a Lower School
• Licensed by the Virginia Department of Education (preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive salaries based on experience
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance plans
• Disability and Life Insurance plans
• Retirement plan with company match
• On-campus parking 

Saint Patrick Catholic School is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or genetic information.

About Saint Patrick Catholic School

Employees of Saint Patrick Catholic School are an integral part of our faith community and culture. As representatives of all of the qualities that we wish to instill in our students, faculty and staff are held to the highest of expectations inside and outside the classroom. All faculty and staff serve as models of The Graduate at Graduation© and as mentors, leaders, and friends to all who enter our building. Modeling Christ sets a high standard, but that is what we are called to do. At first glance, Saint Patrick Catholic School might seem similar to other schools of excellence. Our academic rigor, exceptional facilities and highly-skilled faculty are a few of the characteristics that are unique and reasons why we do things differently at Saint Patrick Catholic School. To be a gratifying place for both adults and children, an atmosphere of sharing and caring must be established.

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