Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Intermediate - Grades 4, 5

Date Posted:
11/1/2021

Location:
43819 - Pope John Paul II Catholic School

Pope John Paul II is seeking an enthusiastic, passionate 4th grade teacher for the 2021-2022 school year.

4th grade teachers are expected to be organized, open, and positive with their students, inspiring creative and academic success. Teachers should provide engaging coursework and catering to diverse student needs. Successful candidates will have ample experience implementing a diverse and creative curriculum to students of different learning styles. By engaging with coursework and promoting group learning, teachers should guide students as they develop the educational and spiritual foundation necessary to enter intermediate grades

Position Summary:
The 4th grade teacher at Pope John Paul II will be responsible for their own classroom of ~18 students. Additionally, they will work closely with both the 3rd and 5th grade teachers, and will have to be collaborative by nature.

Qualifications:
· Minimum of a bachelor's degree required
· Valid state teaching licensure (we accept out-of-state teaching licenses)
· Polite/conversant in Spanish

Preferred Qualifications:
· 1 to 3 years teaching experience
· Preference will be given to practicing Catholics

General Responsibilities
· Teach and act in accordance with the mission of the Catholic faith.
· Communicate regularly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues and principal
· Participate in professional development programs required by the Archdiocese of Chicago and/or the local school and parish
· Perform teaching duties as assigned by the principal, including but not limited to providing remote instruction for students
· Attend required faculty and staff meetings
· Cooperate with the principal and staff members in school related meetings, activities and projects
· Maintain accurate student attendance and academic records
· Maintain a safe, orderly and secure learning environment
· Participate in the annual performance review
· Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students and general school matters

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently move, stand, and lift up to 10 pounds. As well as be able to walk up and down steps several times each day and physically respond quickly in an emergency.

Application Procedure:
· Transcripts
· Resume /CV
· Cover letter
· Teaching Licensure or acceptance in alternative licensure program
· Professional reference letter/s

Job Type: Full-time