Alliance for Catholic Education
Holy Family School in South Bend is in search of a qualified elementary teacher for 5th grade. The ideal candidate will be faith-filled and dedicated to providing quality, data driven instruction for students of all abilities integrating the mission of Holy Family School and the Diocese of Fort Wayne / South Bend in all planning, teaching, and classroom activities.
Job Responsibilities Include:
- Homeroom teacher for a 5th grade class.
- Responsible for enforcing the school’s discipline policies and demonstrating effective classroom management with regards to student organization, behavior, and transitions throughout the day.
- Maintaining school records as required by the diocese and state.
- Communicating regularly and effectively with parents regarding all aspects of school life for this group of students.
- Working cooperatively with administrators, partner teachers in the middle grade (3-5) teaching team, other staff, and parents on various school-wide initiatives, projects, and field trips.
- Prepares lesson plans and teaches in assigned subject area and grade level in accordance with state and diocesan guidelines.
- Alive in Christ Religion Curriculum
- iREADY Math and the IXL online program for math instruction.
- Fountas and Pinnell ELA Curriculum
- PLTW and FOSS Kits for Science instruction - training for PLTW Launch Classroom Teacher certification will be provided.
- Proctors NWEA Assessment screening three times annually to measure student growth and drive individual assistance.
- Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
- Recognizes the variety of student learning styles and facilitates learning by adapting instructional methods and teaching materials to student needs.
- Uses various assessments to measure student growth.
- Regularly enters grades and monitors student academic progress via PowerSchool software.
- Commits to ongoing faith formation and professional growth.
- Fosters the spiritual development of students by modeling Catholic doctrine, values, and morals.
Education, Experience and Skills Required:
- Indiana Elementary teaching license in appropriate grade level/teaching area; or demonstrated eligibility to receive license.
- High level thinking and problem solving skills.
- Ability to speak and write fluently and grammatically correct English.
- Strong written, verbal presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Physical Requirements:
- Regularly required to walk up and down multiple flights of stairs,
- Stand for 30 minutes at a time,
- Operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Please send inquiries to Principal, Brittany Korpal, at bkorpal@hfssb.org.
Apply online at www.diocesefwsb.org/careers