English Teacher

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have obtained a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college. They must have student teaching experience at a minimum and have obtained the required teaching certificate from the state of Michigan. They must be a practicing Catholic in full communion with the Church and possess a strong working knowledge of the faith.

• Recognize and support the unique Catholic mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistently with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Joyfully live Gospel values by being an active member of a parish and strive to model the teaching of Jesus through attitude and example: “A Christian life is better caught than taught.”
• Demonstrate effective planning skills by preparing lesson plans designed to implement stated goals and objectives and by incorporating school and diocesan curriculum objectives in lesson plans.
• Demonstrate competence in teaching by demonstrating current and thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter. Must be able to communicate effectively with students. Must be able to organize the classroom learning environment and materials to maximize student time on tasks as well as motivate student learning.
• Utilize varied instructional practices to better meet student needs.
• 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.
• Understand and demonstrate how to gather, analyze, and use student outcome data to inform instruction and better meet student individual needs.
• Establish a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self‑direction and confidence; set high standards for student behavior and manage inappropriate behavior effectively.
• Cooperate with school and district administration; work effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents.
• At all times demonstrate professional responsibility in enforcing diocesan and school policies and practices.
• Maintain confidentiality of information; display sound judgment in dress and general behavior.