2nd-Grade Classroom and Religion Teacher

St. Mary’s Catholic School in Temple, Texas, seeks a dynamic disciple of Jesus who loves to encounter and make the beautiful. We strive to form our students in wisdom and holiness.

The Classroom Teacher will bring the beauty of our faith to life for students and manage all aspects of the classroom. The ideal candidate should foster creativity and stimulate children’s imagination, be capable of managing a classroom, and love what is good, true, and beautiful. If you are a committed professional, passionate about helping students grow closer to God while learning more about His creation, we invite you to apply today!

The Second-Grade Classroom and Religion Teacher plans, guides, and evaluates students' learning processes. This position reports to the principal and has decision-making responsibilities within the school policies, philosophy, organization, and curriculum framework.

Catholic schools in the Diocese of Austin are canonically obedient to the Bishop and assist him in fulfilling his ministry and canonical obligations. Pastors, presidents, and principals serve as leaders of the schools to make Christ's mission present and enduring. To fulfill Christ's mission, the school leaders employ suitable collaborators, share Christ's mission with them, and entrust them with various responsibilities.

• Support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic education and the school's mission.
• Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Support and adhere to the standards of conduct and school policies and procedures.
• Plan instruction with logically sequenced objectives based on the curriculum, and submit lesson plans online.
• Provide appropriate materials and resources to support student learning.
• Use effective instructional methods and models in accordance with professional standards of practice.
• Use varied assessment tools to perform both formative and summative assessments.
• Provide instruction and assessment for understanding.
• Maintain current and accurate records in accordance with school policies.
• Practice positive, consistent discipline in classroom management.
• Communicate with parents regarding academic, behavioral, and safety concerns.
• Maintain a work schedule that maximizes availability to students, parents, and staff.

• Knowledge of the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Knowledge of subjects taught, instructional methods and strategies, and curriculum differentiation.
• Knowledge of child development, learning, and behavior.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Skill in pacing and differentiating instruction.
• Skill in motivating and engaging students in the learning process.
• Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format.
• Skill in using job‑appropriate technology.
• Skill in critical thinking and planning.
• Skill in demonstrating professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits.
• Skill in collaborating with peers to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school matters.
• Ability to manage student behavior in a classroom setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.
  
  Ability to work well with others in the school community.
• Ability to confer with parents upon request and respond to messages in a timely manner.
• Ability to demonstrate gains in student performance that are in keeping with school goals.
• Ability to respond to individual learning needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in the subject taught or a related field from an accredited American university or equivalent.

• Preferred, not required.

• Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing.

• Must meet the minimum requirements for the teaching field set forth by the Diocese and TCCED.
• Must submit an Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) Application for Ministry within the first week of employment, participate in an EIM Basic abuse prevention training workshop within 30 days of submitting a complete Application for Ministry, and maintain EIM compliance during…