Preschool 4 Lead Teacher

Preschool 4 Lead Teacher

Shrine Catholic Grade School and Early Childhood Center

Shrine Catholic Grade School is located in Royal Oak, MI at the corner of 12 Mile Rd and Woodward Avenue. Shrine Catholic Schools have been providing the highest quality Catholic education to the surrounding communities since 1938. Our focus is to challenge our students to achieve excellence in academics, athletics, the arts, service to others, and leadership, all while giving glory to God the Father and exemplifying the mission of Jesus Christ through the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

All candidates shall be certified and/or approved for teaching by the Department of Education for the State of Michigan. All teachers are required to hold the appropriate endorsement for the subject(s) they are assigned to teach.

• Planning, implementing, and organizing the components of daily classroom routines and developmentally appropriate learning opportunities: large and small group, self-selection (center-based learning), snack, fine and gross motor activities, faith formation, etc.
• Attend all staff meetings and professional development opportunities
• Documenting all information pertaining to behavior, development and interactions with parents
• Preparing and maintaining children's assessment files and progress reports
• Keeping accurate attendance records of the children
• Participating in parent/teacher conferences twice a year
• Design and implement lesson plans that integrate Gospel values into the core curriculum.
• Apply differentiated instruction and assessment that improves achievement for all learners in a learner-centered and collaborative environment.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods of instruction.
• Implement research-based practices including differentiated instruction.
• Consistently create a high level of active student engagement and student-led learning.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, spiritual, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with the Code of Conduct, using a positive and proactive management system.
• Create an environment of respect and rapport, rooted in faith.
• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, principals, colleagues, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly using FACTS.
• Communicate updates with parents through weekly newsletters.
• Must be able to lift up 25 lbs.