24 Education: Middle/High School jobs

MICHAEL ACADEMY 2225 Summit Park Drive, Petoskey, Michigan 49770   JOB ANNOUNCEMENT  HIGH SCHOOL CHORAL MUSIC/MUSIC HISTORY TEACHER – PART-TIME     Job Description   St. Michael Academy, a Catholic Classical Academy in Petoskey, Michigan in the Little Traverse Bay region, is looking for a brilliant, energetic, and faith-filled educator to teach one section of a high school Choral Music/Music History course.  The course meets second semester (27 January – 29 May 2020) Monday – Friday from approximately 8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.  The incumbent will also be responsible for working throughout the entire year with our Mass Choir, who sings twice a week at Mass, from 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  The incumbent will also work with the principal to plan and execute special all-school music performances during the Christmas Holiday and other seasons throughout the liturgical and school calendar.   The ideal candidate will possess both teaching experience and a commitment to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.  As a growing Catholic high school that employs both the Trivium and the Quadrivium, we are interested in attracting candidates with a passion for integrated, interdisciplinary learning that produces “Smart Saints” - who can spread the Gospel effectively and pursue their professional and spiritual vocations with zeal and aplomb.  Enrollment dependent, the incumbent would be considered for more teaching assignments, to include full-time status if warranted, the following academic year.   Qualifications   College Degree in Music Required. A Specialty in Choral Music and Music History Preferred. Three Years High School Teaching Experience Preferred, But New Teachers Encouraged to Apply. Practicing Catholic Preferred. Commitment to the Magisterium Required.   Application Process   Please send cover letter, resume, three references, and a one-page statement of educational/music philosophy in the Catholic liberal arts tradition to:   Richard A. Brake, Ph.D. Principal St. Michael Academy 2225 Summit Park Drive Petoskey, Michigan  49770 drbrake@stmichaelpetoskey.org 610-733-4804   Compensation negotiable and commensurate with experience and demonstrated excellence.

St. Clare of Assisi Catholic K-8 School in Edwards, CO, is seeking a full-time 6th-8th grade English Language Arts teacher. St. Clare’s is a K-8 elementary school with an enrollment of 120 students. We follow the Archdiocese of Denver curriculum, which includes standards in reading, writing, grammar, speaking, and listening for Language Arts. The standards can be accessed at: https://archden.org/schools/office-catholic-schools/curricula/ .  At Saint Clare, we live, spread, and celebrate the Gospel values of respect, responsibility, and reverence in a Catholic environment. Dedicated to the development of the whole person, we embrace a challenging, safe, and nurturing environment that enriches the heart, mind, and soul for life. For more information on our school, please visit our website at http://www.stclarecatholicschool.com/. Candidates must: Be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church; Be open to growth and have enthusiasm for learning; Be willing to be a member of a collaborative team of teachers in a Professional Learning Community; Teach and support the educational goals and objectives of St. Clare of Assisi Catholic School and the mission of the Catholic Church. Teacher candidates should: Have or be willing/able to obtain a valid Colorado Teaching License with appropriate endorsements; Have strong organization skills, understand the behavior, emotional, and cognitive needs of elementary school students; Have content-area knowledge appropriate to the educational subject and/or grade level of students; Have knowledge of instructional practices and pedagogy; Have effective classroom management skills. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to Sr. Mary Elisha Glady, RSM, at principal@stclareparish.com.

St. John Paul II Catholic High School is seeking the next member of its distinguished faculty. Currently, we are seeking a teacher in the Humanities with the ability to teach Theology courses and possibly some History courses, a wide range of courses in the department, using a Great Books context for curriculum design. This is a full-time position. THIS POSITION HAS RECENTLY (29 July 2019) BECOME AVAILABLE DUE TO ILLNESS. This staff member would also serve on the school's Catholic formation team, working with a small group of teachers and administrators to design and lead the school's Catholic formational program (small faith groups, Sacraments, retreats, student leaders, etc.). Requirements • A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Theology from a Catholic university, with credit hours in History, ideally • A valid Texas Teacher's Certificate, or 12 credit hours in education courses • Technology Proficiency (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, multimedia presentations, and internet use for educational purposes) ** EXPERIENCE WITH HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL INSTRUCTION IS PREFERRED. ** Qualifications • Be an active Catholic, with a desire and ability to lead young people by example into a deeper communion with our faith, our Blessed Mother, and her Son, Jesus Christ • Have knowledge of both curriculum and instruction, and the ability to engage and instruct students in the content area • Have the ability to manage a classroom along with student behavior • Promptly address student needs through interventions, including modifying instructional approaches • Have the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and co-workers • Be a lifelong learner of his/her practice, and have an openness to self-reflect, receive, and implement feedback on improving their teaching skills Interested candidates should email or call the principal to discuss the position. A completed application is also required through the Archdiocesan web site, but an emailed letter of intent and resume to the principal is the first step: ailiff@johnpaul2chs.org About the Employer Read about our school's fully Catholic mission and vision at our web site: http://www.johnpaul2chs.org/mission/mission.htm

Saints Peter & Paul High School, a small Catholic, coed, college preparatory high school serving grades 9-12 on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, has an immediate opening for full-time Social Studies teacher. Candidates should have experience across the various disciplines with a focus on American Government.    

Saints Peter and Paul, the Catholic, coed, college preparatory high school serving grades 9-12 on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, has an opening for full-time Theology teacher for the upcoming school year. Candidates must be a Catholic in good standing and have the educational background to teach the discipline. Previous experience in a school or religious organization working with young people is preferred.    

Job Title:  Religion Teacher and Coordinator of School Ministry Location:  Washington, DC  Organization Name:  Washington School for Girls, a private Catholic school for girls grades 3-8 Department Description:  The Religion Teacher and Coordinator of School Ministry serves an important role as both as a teacher and a spiritual leader and facilitator for our Catholic school community therefore, s/he must be practicing Catholic, who is a qualified and certified to teach religion, has a deep knowledge of doctrine and lives as an authentic witness to the faith. This position is tasked with ensuring a welcoming and dynamic culture reflective of both the school’s Catholic identity and commitment to serve students of all faiths.   A teacher at The Washington School for Girls works as a member of a team of educators to carry out the mission of the Washington School for Girls by providing instruction of students through developing, selecting, and modifying instructional plans and materials and presenting them using instructional techniques which seek to meet the needs of each student. A WSG teacher supports an atmosphere which accelerates each student's academic, artistic, social and emotional achievement in alignment with the school's mission educational philosophies, policies, and procedures. As the Coordinator of Campus Ministry s/he leads nurtures the spiritual and religious life of the school, coordinates the planning of the Spiritual Life Committee, and supports the WSG community to continually reflect the roots of the Catholic faith.  She/he abides by all guidelines set forth by the administration of WSG and specified in the WSG Personnel Handbook. Brief Description of Classification:  This is a full-time position, following schedule of full-time teachers   Detailed Description of Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Religion Teacher: Plan and prepare lessons, assignments, instructional materials; Teach grade and subject areas and perform duties assigned by Principal of the Washington School for Girls; Prepare and conduct classes that invite and foster optimal learning for each child; Evaluate student progress using appropriate assessment techniques; Confer with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned students; arrange and participate in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences whenever indicated for the welfare of the student; Maintain a well-managed classroom; Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials, and facilities; Fulfill all record keeping and other administrative duties in a timely manner; Supervise breakfast, recess, lunch, club, advisory, and independent study activities according to schedule; Attend and actively participates in WSG staff/faculty, family meetings and provides input regarding the planning of instruction goals, objectives and methods (including occasional evening meetings). Actively participate in professional development courses/classes offered to improve skill and knowledge Represent the mission of WSG in thought, word, and action Performs other duties as assigned.   Coordinator of Campus Ministry: Facilitate an atmosphere of Christian hospitality where all feel welcome based on the Catholic faith tradition, rituals and WSG Core Values. Acknowledge and show an understanding of religious diversity within the school community; Lead the Spiritual Life Committee and coordinate its projects; Communicate regularly with principal, faculty, staff, students, and parents about campus ministry activities, programs, and projects Plan a variety of prayer experiences for the school including daily prayer and other liturgical and spiritual celebrations; Support student spiritual growth through active participation in faith activities Coordinate, plan, attend and lead spiritual retreat programs for all students and work with President (and others) to plan annual faculty retreat Coordinate, plan, attend and lead the school Christmas program as well as other school-wide celebrations related to the faith. Identify and lead opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to participate in activities that support the spiritual life of the school; Create opportunities for engagement of families in the spiritual life of the school; Serve as a liaison with Our Lady of Perpetual Help; Identify opportunities for student service learning and student service projects and plan at least one service learning experience for each grade level; Work with school leadership to strengthen the schools Catholic Identity by building on WSG’s strong ecumenical tradition; Encourage and support the WSG community to continually reflect the roots of faith, demonstrating a joy in our work and compassion and fellowship to students, co-workers, family members, and other community members.   Professional Competency Reflect and model WSG values and attitudes as a Catholic School in interactions with students, teachers, families, and members of the public. Follow the policies and procedures of WSG as described in the WSG Personnel Handbook, including such items as being on time, professional dress, and maintaining appropriate records and reports. Demonstrate high standards of professionalism, including legal and professional ethics in interactions with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and members of the public.   Qualifications:  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Strong personal alignment with the WSG mission Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church A certified Catechist (or ability to obtain within 2 years) Background in Catholic theology, commitment to excellent Catholic education Ability to work with diverse populations; Collaborative leadership and decision making Data management tools, organizational tools, computer skills (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Google Email)  Proven ability to work as a member of a team Commitment to their own learning A minimum of three years teaching experience is required Strong background of teaching reading is preferred Education Requirements:  Master’s Degree preferred in applicable field of education or related field. Supervisory Responsibilities : No direct supervisory responsibilities   Accountable to :  Principal and Assistant Principal Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.   To Apply: Please email resume and cover letter to  jobs@wsgdc.org . Attention: Religion Teacher and Coordinator of School Ministry - 2019-2020 or click on the APPLY NOW button below.