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PT Pre-K Floating Teacher

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, Fairfield

OVERVIEW

Under the direction of the Head of School, the Pre-K floater teacher is responsible for supporting the school and Diocese of Bridgeport in its mission. He/she facilitates student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills by implementing diocesan approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. Educators are engaged in a school conducted by the Roman Catholic Church for the express purpose of education in the academic, social, moral and religious values promulgated by the Church.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
  • Active member of a faith community and is open to the importance of personal faith journey; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
  • Helps build school's faith community-demonstrates willingness to participate in and plan school religious and service activities.
  • Demonstrates effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement stated goals and objectives and incorporates school and diocesan

curriculum objectives in lesson plans.

  • Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
  • Demonstrates competence in teaching by having current, thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter and be able to communicate effectively

with students; be able to organize classroom learning and materials to maximize student time on tasks as well as motivate student learning.

  • Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
  • Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level or PLCs, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates

in faculty meetings and committees.

  • Develops and uses effective methods of evaluation that are directly related to curriculum objectives and to concepts and skills taught; consistently and

effectively evaluates student progress.

  • Establishes a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self-image; sets high standards for student behavior and manages

inappropriate behavior effectively as per school/diocesan policies.

  • Pleasant learning environment.
  • Cooperates with school and diocesan administration; works effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents.
  • Maintains confidentiality of information, sound judgment in professional dress and general behavior.
  • Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Head of School and Diocesan Office Administrators as designated by the Superintendent of Schools.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Working knowledge and strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Catholic Church.
  • Excellent communications skills-written, verbal, public speaking and presentation skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; a self-starter and well-organized; team player; multi-tasker
  • Proficient in computer technology and related educational technology.
  • Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies-adapt appropriately.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's Degree accredited college/university in Education or related discipline to teaching assignment
  • Valid State Teaching Certification in appropriate grade level and/or subject

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Practicing Roman Catholic, in good standing
  • Master's Degree
  • Demonstrated experience teaching in a Catholic School
  • Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level

Interested candidates should complete the CT Reap application, include a cover letter, current resume and 3 current letters of recommendation to the attention of: tstrub@stasonline.net


Skills:
Administrative Skills, Communication Skills, Documentation, Early Childhood Education, Educational Administration, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Lesson Plans, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), School Buildings, Strategic Analysis, Student Conduct, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Writing Skills


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