Middle School Science and Social Studies Teacher

Middle School Science and Social Studies Catholic School Teacher Job Description

Position Summary
: A qualified, well-trained and highly skilled Catholic school teacher is essential for the success of a Catholic school.

• Embrace their role as witness to the lived Gospel through word and action
• Confidently carry out the role of Christian disciple and mentor to the students in his/her classroom
• Collaborate with the pastor, principal, and colleagues to foster a Catholic learning environment where students can learn, develop, and grow spiritually, emotionally, and academically.

• Be committed to furthering the mission of Catholic education through personal witness and professional performance.
• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in an approved program in Education offered by an institute of higher education (IHE) or be willing to work towards educational certification.
• Hold currently valid Michigan teacher certification for the grade level/content area that they desire to teach.
• Hold catechist formation certification as directed by the Department of Evangelization, and Missionary Discipleship of the Archdiocese of Detroit or be willing to work towards catechetical certification. Certification from another diocese will be reviewed during the application process.
• Be able to fulfill the daily duties of student supervision, instruction according to Archdiocesan Curriculum Standards, and evaluation of student performance.
• Be able to meet any other local requirements pertinent to the available teaching position.
• Adhere to the expectations established by the building principal and the Archdiocese of Detroit Pastoral Code of Conduct.

The position could be open to a candidate that holds a Bachelor's degree in a non-education background, with a willingness to learn classroom management and work with an educational coach.