Alliance for Catholic Education
Cornelia Connelly Center (CCC) champions girls, empowering them to realize their full potential from middle school through college and beyond. CCC offers a thirteen-year program, partnering with each girl and her family from 4th grade to college graduation. Through Connelly Middle School of the Holy Child (CMS), students in grades 4 through 8 receive a joyful, holistic education. Our Graduate Support Program (GSP) serves CMS alumnae, persistently committed to their high school success and college completion. With Cornelia Connelly Center, a young woman learns to shine – transforming her life and our world.
Professional Responsibilities
Our teaching model is a unique blend of content specialist and relationship builder. While no one list can capture all of the attributes and requirements of a great teacher, we have identified the following expectations of our teachers:
Leader of Content and Pedagogy
● Responsible for 5th and 6th Grade math instruction
● Uses Desmos Math as the primary, student-centered curriculum and supplements with Mathspace and conceptual problem solving explorations
● Fosters positive math mindsets throughout the entire school community
● Uses research-based instructional methods and effective pedagogical techniques for students living in urban areas
● Designs and implements assessments that measure student progress and learning o Prepares students academically and emotionally for STAR standardized testing o Uses data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
o Develops action plans for students who are struggling
o Consults with the Learning Specialists to accommodate the wide variety of learning levels present in classroom through differentiated instruction
● Collaborates with the Math Department Chair to plan units, reflect, and receive feedback ● Serves as a homeroom teacher and develops homeroom curriculum around their grade’s pillar/CCC’s Character program
● Organizes academic field trip opportunities to enrich units of study
● Participates in annual staff orientation and professional development days
● Communicates with families regularly to ensure the success of each student
Leader of School Culture
● Demonstrates consistent beliefs in and alignment with CCC educational philosophy ● Maintains and enforces schoolwide instructional and culture norms, procedures, and routines (classroom, arrival/dismissal, snack/lunch, homework, and hallway/bathroom conduct)
● Updates classroom and hallway bulletin boards monthly
● Serves as an advisor for a small group of students
● Attends and participates in all-school events outside of normal school hours (e.g., Back to School Night, school performances, parent-teacher conferences, staff retreats)
● Participates in school-wide faith-based activities
● Leads morning assembly and all-school prayer on a rotating basis
● Participates actively in school initiatives, team meetings, and staff meetings, and serves on school wide committees as directed by the Head of School
● Typical work day is from 7:45am - 4:00pm
● Plans and chaperones field trips
● Understands that participation in some events that are on the weekend and during after school hours help to CCC achieve its mission
Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree with two or more years teaching experience, math preferred
● Maintains high expectations and believes that all students can learn and succeed
● Team player – communicates openly and honestly with CCC staff members
● Optimistic attitude – demonstrates the resiliency needed to excel
● Reflective, proactive, and dedicated to personal growth – strives to be the change they wish to see in the world
● Open to receiving feedback and implementing change
● Experience teaching in an urban environment preferred
● Bilingual (Spanish) is appreciated
Salary Range- $48,000-$62,000
How to Apply:
Please submit the following documents to Ms. Shalonda Neeley Gutierrez, Head of School via email, sneeley@connellycenter.org: cover letter, resume, list of three possible professional references.