Middle School (Grades 6-8) Religion Teacher

Location

Name of Facility: St. Cecilia Cathedral Grade School
Address
3869 Webster Street
Omaha, Nebraska
68131

Submitted By

Name: Julia Pick
Email: jpick@stcecilia.net

Description

Reports to: Principal

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

*Ability to plan lessons for 6-8 Grades in the Catholic faith.

*Knowledge of current pedagogy.

*Demonstrate a desire to meaningfully integrate technology into the classroom.

*Employ a variety of teaching models to engage different learning styles and ability levels in the classroom.

*Prepare motivating and stimulating lessons that reflect knowledge of the curriculum, instructional strategies, and student abilities.

*Encourage an inclusive classroom that accepts the different perspectives and backgrounds of the students and elicits a greater understanding of the world around them with a global perspective.

*Utilize a variety of assessments and use data in the classroom to develop lessons and instructional activities as needed.

*Update curriculum and materials as needed.

*Integrate social-emotional learning within the classroom environment through teaching and classroom management.

*Create a learning environment that is motivating and age appropriate.

*Set clear expectations for classwork and homework while maintaining current books and instructional resources that support the classroom learning.

*Seek to actively know students’ strengths and weaknesses and respond promptly and with care to parent concerns. Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, and administrators.

*Maintain an accurate and organized system for monitoring student grades and records. Meet reporting deadlines and requirements and follow school-wide procedures for reporting grades.

*Prepare for conferences and provide written documentation on student progress.

*Maintain substitute plans and engage substitutes in advance when needed.

*Demonstrate strong classroom management skills.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
*Demonstrates a willingness to learn, grow, and improve as a teacher.

*Continues to update knowledge of content area(s) taught.

*Engages in goal setting and review process with assigned administrator.

*Attends and participates in departmental, faculty, and Archdiocesan meetings.

Education and Experience
Teacher should hold an valid Nebraska teaching certificate.
Start date is August 1, 2023.
Candidates must have excellent writing, interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to work with independence in dealing with diverse elements of the academic environment.
Safe environment and background check.

Application Instructions

Please send an updated letter of interest, resume, and three references to:
Julia Pick
Principal
3869 Webster Street
Omaha, NE 68131
jpick@stcecilia.net