Middle School (7th Grade) Literature and Language Arts Teacher

Location

Name of Facility: St. Wenceslaus Catholic Elementary School (Omaha)
Address
15353 Pacific St.
Omaha, Nebraska
68154

Submitted By

Name: William Peter Huben
Email: hubenw@stwenceslaus.org

Description

Reports to: Principal

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

St. Wenceslaus Catholic Elementary School, the Archdioceses largest preschool to 8th-grade elementary school located in West Omaha, is currently accepting applications for an efficient and successful Middle School Literature and Language Arts teaching position for the 2024-25 school year. This position requires the teacher to develop lesson plans, formulate classroom instruction, and facilitate learning for all students. The teacher will create a caring, Christian, and positive learning environment for academic, social-emotional, and spiritual development. The teacher will provide accommodations to support the student’s growth in the general curriculum and if necessary also work with resource staff to adjust instruction to meet the needs of all students. The teacher will maintain the student’s academic progress and records along with various assessments to document the progress of the student through the year. The teacher will maintain a line of communication between the parents, students, their Instructional Para, administration, and fellow school staff.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Provide a challenging curriculum for 7th-grade students in English Language Arts using the Archdiocesan curriculum.
Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning and growth.
The teacher will need to create a plan, teach, and facilitate learning for students in a positive classroom environment.
The teacher will work with the Instructional Para to build meaningful relationships with students.
The teacher will assess student proficiency and adjust teaching to address each student's need to be successful.

Education and Experience
A valid Nebraska Teaching Certificate or Provisional Nebraska Teaching Certificate with the appropriate endorsement.
Bachelor's Degree in Education from an accredited college or university.
Teaching experience in Middle School Literature and Language Art is preferred but not required.
Minimum of three years of teaching experience is preferred.
Applicant must complete a background check and the Archdiocese of Omaha required Safe Environment training.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates can apply electronically or via paper copy.
Cover letter
Resume
Educational Philosophy (One page)
Copy of college transcripts
List of references – references will only be contacted once the applicant has been interviewed and is one of the finalists. (This is to preserve confidentiality on the applicant’s part)

Material submitted to
Mr. William Huben, Principal
St. Wenceslaus Catholic School
15353 Pacific Street, Omaha, NE 68154
Or hubenw@stwenceslaus.org