Alliance for Catholic Education
Jr. High English Language Arts Teacher
8th Grade Homeroom
Holy Family School in South Bend is in search of a qualified Jr. High English Language Arts teacher with a focus on Grammar and Writing. The ideal candidate will be faith-filled and dedicated to providing quality 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 to benefit students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.
Job Responsibilities Include:
Homeroom teacher for an 8th 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, Jr. High 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.
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 teaching license in appropriate grade level/teaching area; or demonstrated eligibility to receive license.
High level thinking skills.
Ability to speak and write coherently, 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 Cains, at bcains@hfssb.org.
Apply online at www.diocesefwsb.org/careers