Teacher - Kindergarten

Position

Teacher – Kindergarten

Sacred Heart School (PK-8), Nogales, AZ

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Certified Catholic School Teacher (Exempt)

• Certified Teacher:
  Arizona Standard Professional Teaching Certificate, current and in good standing. Pay classification:
  Teacher on Contract.
• Certified Teacher – Pathway:
  Alternative Teacher Certificate, current and in good standing. Pay classification:
  Teacher on Contract.

Sacred Heart School / Nogales, AZ

Under the direction of the school principal, responsible for supporting the Diocese of Tucson in its mission to evangelize, catechize, and educate youth in a Catholic School environment. The teacher shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching both academically and behaviorally.

• Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the School by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Give evidence of living Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of a personal faith journey.
• Help build the School’s faith community by participating in and helping plan School religious and service activities.
• Lead and participate in classroom prayer daily.
• Demonstrate effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement and achieve academic goals and objectives as adopted by the School, along with a Catholic religious curriculum.
• Demonstrate competence in teaching by demonstrating current, thorough knowledge of the academic and religious curriculum and by communicating effectively with students.
• Organize classroom learning and materials to maximize student time on tasks and motivate learning.
• Teach in an online learning environment as needed, using platforms such as Google Classroom.
• Develop and use effective methods of evaluation directly related to curriculum objectives and concepts taught.
• Establish a consistent disciplinary approach that promotes self‑direction and positive self‑image; set high standards for student behavior and manage inappropriate behavior effectively.
• Maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• Cooperate with School and Diocesan administration; work effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents. Attend all faculty trainings and meetings promptly.
• Demonstrate professional responsibility in enforcing School policies and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and display sound judgment in dress and general behavior; follow School dress code standards.
• Abide by rules and directives received from the principal; perform other duties as assigned.

The Teacher shall have and demonstrate coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual capabilities, and the ability to lift as required in a normal office environment.

Walking, sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, talking, handling, hearing, carrying, and keyboarding.

• Working knowledge of and strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Roman Catholic Church; if baptized, must be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church.
• Excellent communication skills, including written, oral, public speaking, and presentation.
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; self‑starter and well‑organized team player.
• Availability for evening and weekend work as necessary; reliable transportation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in the use of computer technology, including word processing, Excel, and related technologies; ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and adapting appropriately in a ministerial environment.
• Completion of a criminal history and background check.
• Professional bearing and clean, neat personal appearance.

• Completed bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Certified by the State of Arizona as a Teacher with renewal per state law.
• Level I of the Diocesan Ministry Certification with renewal every three years.

All employees and volunteers, regardless of position, are required to undergo high‑level security clearance and safe‑environment training to ensure the protection of minors and vulnerable adults.

Sacred Heart Catholic School is a Roman Catholic religious organization and expects all employees to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and Arizona state law. Under the Zero Tolerance Policy, no one will be assigned or retained to serve in the Parish/Church/School when that person is determined to have abused a minor or violated boundaries in dealing with minors.