Latin Teacher 5th-8th Grade Catholic School, Trinity Catholic School, FL

Overview

Trinity Catholic School, a K-8 school located in Tallahassee, FL, is seeking an excellent part-time 5th-8th grade Latin Teacher. Trinity seeks teachers who believe in and strive to fulfill the mission of Catholic education; we seek teachers who are passionate, engaging, motivating, and work to meet the needs of students with diverse learning styles.

• Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Gives evidence of lived Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and a willingness to participate in and plan school religious and service activities.
• Maintain high professional standards consistent with the mission of the school and the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Develop, document and submit unit plans and weekly lesson plans, including activities, consistent with curriculum guidelines, to motivate, challenge and engage all students.
• Demonstrate competence in teaching by demonstrating current, thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter and be able to communicate effectively with students; be able to organize classroom learning and materials to maximize student time on tasks as well as motivate student learning.
• Responsible for the safety and active supervision of students at all times and for classroom management.
• Develop and use effective methods of evaluation that are directly related to curriculum objectives and to concepts and skills taught; consistently and effectively evaluate student progress; updating electronic grade book weekly.
• Interact effectively and respond to all parent communication in a professional, empathetic and timely manner.
• Participate in faculty meetings, retreats, school committees and in‑service learning opportunities.
• Participate in the active supervision of students at all times to include arrival/dismissal, car line, recess, lunch, etc.
• Establish a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self‑direction and positive self‑image; set high standards for student behavior and manage inappropriate behavior effectively.
• Work collaboratively with other teachers, staff and administration.
• Integrate technology effectively into a 21st Century classroom.
• Actively participate in ongoing embedded professional development and professional learning communities.
• Maintain confidentiality of information, display sound judgment in dress and general behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Classics from an accredited college or university (preferred).
• Current State of Florida teacher certification (preferred).
• Experience teaching elementary/middle school students.
• Experience in a Catholic School setting is preferred.
• Must be comfortable with technology to include iPads, Chromebooks, Google Docs, etc.
• Must have a commitment to Catholic School education.

Part‑time position with benefits; salary $33,685 per year.

Expected hours: 20.0 per week.

• Paid time off