Grade Three Teacher

• Location 386 ROBINWOOD RD,Waterbury, CT, 06708,United States
• Job Category Third Grade Teacher, Catholic School Third Grade Teacher
• Industry Catholic Elementary School Grade 3 Teaching
• Employee Type Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Loving Hearts, Innovative Minds, Faith-Filled Spirits

Catholic Academy of Waterbury (CAW), a Catholic elementary school, is searching for a full-time Grade 3 teacher for the  academic year. CAW, with its fully degreed faculty, takes pride in its accredited curriculum and programs. CAW offers a wide range of educational, spiritual and extracurricular activities. Its motivated students, engaged parents, expert staff, and its supportive parish family are the hallmarks of CAW.

Responsibilities would include c reating an engaging learning environment that fosters academic and spiritual growth, develops first grade students’ skills and a love of learning. The candidate should be competent at instructing third graders and ensuring their spiritual and academic growth.

In addition, the candidate must be able to:

Assist students who may need additional support.

Develop and implement daily lesson plans that address spiritual, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.

Use diverse instructional techniques such as modeling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, and reinforcing.

Adapt curriculum to meet individual learning needs and initiate referrals when necessary.

Promote positive behavior through redirection, positive reinforcement, and adherence to the school’s behavioral policies.

Maintain positive communication with families through newsletters, daily updates, and as-needed outreach.

Attend regular staff meetings and participate in annual reviews and professional development.

Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and staff.

Bachelor's degree and teacher certification are required.

Minimum of 2 years classroom experience.

Strong understanding of third graders’ developmental stages.

Demonstrated ability to create engaging, age-appropriate lessons.

Commitment to fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and faith-based environment.

A practicing member in good standing of the Catholic faith with their parish.

Catholic Academy of Waterbury Mission

Catholic Academy of Waterbury, through a collaborative STREAM program, nurtures an inclusive, diverse student body to maximize spiritual, academic, moral, and social development. We promote mutual respect, self-discipline, and an awareness of global citizenship in an environment in which students encounter the love and truth of Jesus Christ.