Erie Catholic School System
Job Title: Middle School English/Literature Teacher
Reports to: Principal
Position status: FT Exempt
Position Summary:
The individual in this position is responsible maximizing every child’s academic and spiritual potential through engaging learning experiences and the Gospel values of Jesus Christ, in a welcoming and safe learning environment. They oversee all classroom duties, which includes imparting instructions, managing student behavior, and addressing the needs of students in an age-appropriate manner, and any other related duties.
Required Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Middle School Education and/or English/Literature
· Pennsylvania state-certified (or be willing and able to obtain this certification within three years)
· Clearances required for school personnel
· Commitment and ability to work with children
Desired Qualifications:
· Practicing member of the Catholic Church, living the Catholic faith in both words and lifestyle.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
· Implement diocesan-approved English / Literature Education curriculum
· Prepare lesson plans and research information for lesson development
· Impart classroom instruction in accordance with lesson plans
· Supervise and manage students’ behavior and needs in and out of the classroom, maintaining appropriate classroom discipline and decorum
· Assist students to carry out classroom activities and in the development of virtues and morals
· Implement age appropriate activities and monitor safety throughout
· Communicate progress, observations, instructional objectives, activities and concerns to parents
· Maintain student records
· Maintain a clean and organized classroom, ensuring sanitation of all surfaces and equipment
· Operate technology for instructional purposes
· Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and abide by all Diocesan and System policies and procedures
· Perform other related duties as assigned
Performance Factors/Job Competencies:
· Must demonstrate adherence to the highest moral standards at all times.
· Must be able to pleasantly and effectively communicate with students, families and staff, both orally and in writing
· Must maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude with students, parents and staff.
· Must be able to work effectively in a collaborative team
· Must participate in a professional community and be willing to grow professionally
· Must adapt to new and emerging technologies to improve instructional quality.
Work Environment: This job operates in a school. Incumbent must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
Job Type: Full-time
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Work Location: In person
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