Job description

Academy of the Sacred Heart, established in 1851, is Michigan’s oldest independent school, offering a Catholic, college-preparatory education to girls (infant-Grade 12) and boys (infant-Grade 8) of many cultures and faiths. As part of an international network of schools, we are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the "Goals and Criteria,” these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education and charge our community with a unified educational mission.

At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Academy of the Sacred Heart is committed to being an equitable and inclusive community and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.

This position is the home-based teacher for a Grade 3 classroom. The Grade 3 educator is the primary teacher for students in the subjects of language arts, math, and science. The Grade 3 teacher creates and administers a classroom program that is conducive to student learning and which emphasizes mutual respect for all people.

Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments in order to evaluate students' progress.
• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs.
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use.
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.

The ideal candidate will be energized by working collaboratively with colleagues in a multi-age setting. Successful candidates will demonstrate a passion for teaching and social/emotional wellness of young school students and their families along with a deep commitment to equity and inclusion. A clear commitment to the educational philosophy of Sacred Heart Schools is essential.

Basic requirements include but are not limited to:

• Elementary Education teaching certificate with a language arts major or minor.
• A minimum of 2 years as a lead teacher in grades 1-3 in an independent school environment with experience teaching language arts and math.
• Strong teaching ability; enjoy working with children.
• Ability to work well with students and colleagues; willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the Sacred Heart community.
• Willingness to adapt to an existing curriculum as well as contribute ideas to enhance the respective academic programs.

The School Network

Academy of the Sacred Heart is one of 25 schools in the U.S. and Canada Network of Sacred Heart Schools and is affiliated with a network of over 200 Sacred Heart schools worldwide. The school's mission is to cultivate in our students a personal and active faith in God and to lay the foundation for a meaningful life.

Archdiocese of Detroit

All teachers in the Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit shall be certified and /or approved for teaching by the Department of Education for the State of Michigan. All teachers are required to hold the appropriate endorsement for the subject(s) they are assigned to teach. All teachers who are catechists (teachers of religion), must be certified by the Department of Evangelization, Catechesis and Schools.

The Archdiocese of Detroit is an equal opportunity employer that does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, height, weight, genetic information, marital or other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Michigan Teaching Certificate (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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