St. Agatha School: 2nd Grade Teacher

St. Agatha School

2nd Grade Teacher

Full-Time

Catholic Required

Saint Agatha School, located at 1880 Northam Road in Columbus, is seeking a dedicated and passionate Second Grade Teacher for the upcoming school year. The ideal candidate will be committed to providing a Christ-centered education that supports the spiritual, academic, and social growth of students. We are looking for a teacher who has a strong understanding of elementary education, particularly in the areas of literacy and early math skills, and a deep commitment to fostering Catholic values in the classroom.

Requirements:

Hold an appropriate Ohio Teaching License (Professional, Permanent, or Resident Educator) or be eligible to obtain one before beginning to teach

Current satisfactory BCI & FBI background checks

Have attended or be willing to attend a Virtus Protecting God's Children training

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrate the ability to create a Christ-centered learning environment

Job Responsibilities:

Teach Second grade students in all core subjects, including English, Math, Science, and Social Studies

Provide instruction in preparation for the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion

Integrate Catholic teachings and virtues throughout the curriculum

Assess students regularly to inform instruction and ensure understanding

Create a Christ-centered and supportive classroom environment

Collaborate with fellow teachers, parents, and administrators to support student development

Foster a classroom environment that promotes high levels of learning, achievement, and Catholic values

Participate in ongoing professional and spiritual development

Qualifications:

Appropriate state certification/license as required for teaching Second grade

Religious Education certification as required by the Diocese of Columbus

Passion for teaching and commitment to working with young children in a Catholic environment

The Ideal Candidate:

Understands student learning, development, and faith formation

Plans and delivers effective instruction to meet the needs of individual students

Creates a positive and Christ-centered classroom environment

Actively contributes to the faith and learning community at Saint Agatha School

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR TEACHERS

TITLE: Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS: Appropriate state certification/license:

as required by the grade levels and subjects taught

Religious Education certification as required by the diocese

RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: To assist students in mastering the skills and information in the school curriculum while helping them to grow in faith and responsibility.

THE EIGHT STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS:

Teachers in the Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Columbus know, understand and contribute to the integration of Catholic teachings and virtues throughout the curriculum and school culture as it supports faith formation and student learning.

Teachers understand student learning, development, and faith formation while respecting the diversity of students.

Teachers know and understand the content for which they have instructional responsibility.

Teachers understand and use varied assessments to inform instruction, evaluate and ensure student learning

Teachers plan and deliver effective instruction that advances the learning of each individual student.

Teachers create Christ-centered learning environments that promote high levels of learning and achievement for all students.

Teachers collaborate and communicate with students, parents, other educators, administrators and the faith community to support student development, learning and faith.

Teachers assume responsibility for their professional academic/spiritual growth, performance, and involvement as an individual and as a member of a Catholic learning community.