P.S Lead Teacher

Full Time, 10 Month

Sacred Heart Schools is seeking a Primary School, Grade 1 Hardey Lead Teacher whose chief responsibility will be to work within the scope of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education to teach 1st grade boys in a self-contained classroom. 

Essential Job Functions:

• As a member of the Primary School faculty, this teacher will be responsible for:
  • Instructing core subjects
  • Developing 21st Century curriculum strategies utilizing best practices, including project based learning 
  • Utilize common assessments in the core subject areas in conjunction with the grade team to evaluate student outcomes
  • Use student assessment data to drive instruction
  • Working as an active and collaborative member of grade teams and with other primary school faculty members
• The Primary School Instructor will work within the scope of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart to achieve these basic teacher expectations:
  • Supports – Implements – Models the Goals and Criteria for Sacred Heart Schools.
  • Demonstrates appropriate planning and preparation for instruction
  • Develops and maintains a classroom atmosphere that inspires learning
  • Upholds professional standards of personal presentation, discretion, punctuality, and clear, direct, open communication.
  • Appropriately carries out specific assignments, including but not limited to assigned supervision and duties, and other areas as assigned by the Leadership Team.
  • Maintains professional credentials and/or certification as defined by our accrediting agency and consistent with band level placement
  • Align with other with other Primary School faculty for vertical curriculum coordination.
  • Provides comprehensive parent communication and education concerning students’ performance and progress   

A Successful Candidate will:

• Demonstrate good organization and attention to detail
• Have excellent communication skills with service orientation
• Be highly motivated, ethical and eager to learn in a collaborative setting
• Prioritize and multi-task effectively
• Enjoy working both independently and as member of a team
• Have experience teaching in a differentiated environment, including teaching small groups of students
• Knowledge, experience and implementation of:
  • Next Generation Science Standards
  • Everyday Math Curriculum, including online resources and assessments
  • Fountas and Pinnell reading strategies and assessments
  • Daily 5 Reading Structure
  • Six Traits Writing strategies
  • Project Based Learning

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.  
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Primary School Experience in grades K, 1, 2 is preferred.