1st Grade Teacher

Aquinas Catholic Community School in Merrillville, Indiana is a growing community in search of an elementary teacher who:

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of ACCS.
• Utilizes the Indiana Department of Education curriculum standards to guide instruction.
• Develops lesson plans, assessments, and appropriate instructional aids aligned to research based best practices.
• Seeks to continue growing as an educator and shares knowledge with others.
• Differentiates instruction and uses creativity to adapt curriculum to the needs of each scholar.
• Evaluates scholar progress in knowledge and skills based on both data and classwork.
• Builds and maintains a positive rapport with students, staff and parents while creating an engaging learning environment.
• Is skilled in areas of time management, student management, organization, integrating technology and communication.
• Performs all other assigned duties

The ideal Aquinas candidate is a faith-filled passionate educator who works hard to create an environment where students feel safe and inspired to be their very best. We seek an educator with a genuine love for children who is dedicated to ensuring students succeed. Elementary teachers are responsible for high quality instruction in reading, writing, math, science, social studies and religion.