Fourth Grade Teacher

Guardian Angels Catholic School is seeking an energetic and dedicated fourth grade teacher to join our close-knit teaching family. The ideal candidate is a team player who is passionate about education, committed to academic excellence, and serves as a strong role model of our Catholic faith. A teacher at Guardian Angels Catholic School is someone who fosters a positive classroom environment, collaborates well with colleagues, and inspires students to grow both spiritually and academically.

Qualifications:

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate
• Comfortable and competent teaching Math, English Language Arts, and/or Religion
• Strong example of Catholic faith
• Catechist certification (or willingness to attain certification)
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, parents, and staff

• Embodies and promotes the mission and vision of Guardian Angels Catholic School.
• Serves as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Employs effective and well-established classroom management techniques.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and comfortable classroom environment.
• Promotes high levels of active student engagement and encourages student-led learning.
• Implements a consistent and positive disciplinary approach that fosters self-direction and confidence; sets high expectations for student behavior and addresses inappropriate behavior effectively.
• Assesses students’ academic and social development.
• Assists the administration in organizing, reviewing, and revising curriculum.
• Develops well-crafted and purposeful lesson plans.
• Applies differentiated instruction and assessment strategies to support achievement for all learners in a student-centered, collaborative environment.
• Utilizes a variety of assessment tools to evaluate student understanding and adapts instruction accordingly.
• Completes additional administrative, operational, and professional duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and effective communication with families and implements clear communication systems.
• Attends monthly in-service training, staff meetings, and committee meetings as required.
• Actively participates in professional learning teams, school committees, and grade-level discussions.
• Maintains positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues.
• Upholds confidentiality regarding students, families, and school matters.