5th Grade ELA/SS/Religion Teacher Saint Nicholas, Gig Harbor, WA

Saint Nicholas Catholic School in Gig Harbor seeks a detail oriented and committed 5th Grade ELA, Social Studies, & Religion Teacher , starting 2024-25 school year.

St. Nicholas School is a Preschool through 8th grade Catholic school residing on the grounds, and fully in partnership, with the Saint Nicholas Parish community.

We are committed in our mission : " United by the love of Christ, St. Nicholas Catholic School, in partnership with parents and parish, teaches the fullness of the Catholic faith, fosters academic excellence, and nurtures a community of disciples .

We seek like minded individuals to join our mission!

REPORTS TO : School Principal

CLASSIFICATION : Covenant

WORK SCHEDULE : 24 hours / week based on school calendar

BENEFITS : This position is part time and does not include a benefits package.

PAY : Based on pay scale placement

I. POSITION PURPOSE To promote an understanding of God through the study of religion and humanities courses.

• To develop in each student a love of learning.
• To discover an appreciation for God's creation.
• To stimulate thought and imagination that touches a student's heart, mind, soul and spirit.

II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning and providing clear and intentional focused instruction.
• Assessment, reporting, and regular communication with parents.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of 5th grade students.
• Maintain, as fully as possible, the established routines and procedures of the school and first grade classroom.
• Assume responsibility for overseeing student behavior in class and during morning recess and other activities.
• Attend all professional development activites on early-release days, staff work days, and occasional evenings.
• Maintain appropriate records including daily attendance.
• Report to the principal any incidents of misbehavior.
• Follow all school policies, rules and procedures.

III. QUALIFICATIONS

• Be a practicing Catholic.
• Hold a current Washington State Teaching Certificate or be working on these credentials.
• Meet Archdiocesan Safe Environment Standards.
• Have the ability to establish a calm, orderly classroom envitronment that values all students and their diversity as well as challenges students at their level of learning.
• Support the school by assisting with marketing efforts such as Back to School night, Open House, parent meetings, auction, and various activities and meetings as needed.
• Be open to continuing his / her own professional learning and improving his / her teaching skills.

If interested in applying for this position, please complete an application here in Applitrack and additionally please contact Kristen Morga, our School Principal at k [email protected]