Holy Family, South Bend - Junior High Science Teacher

Holy Family School in South Bend is in search of a qualified Jr. High Science

teacher with a focus on project based instruction. The ideal candidate will be

faith-filled and dedicated to providing quality instruction for students of all

abilities integrating the mission of Holy Family School and the Diocese of Fort

Wayne / South Bend in all planning, teaching, and classroom activities to benefit

students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.

Job Responsibilities Include :

• Homeroom teacher for a 7th grade class.
• Responsible for enforcing the school’s discipline policies and

demonstrating effective classroom management with regards to

student organization, behavior, and transitions throughout the day.

• Maintaining school records as required by the diocese and state.
• Communicating regularly and effectively with parents regarding all

aspects of school life for this group of students.

Working cooperatively with administrators, Jr. High teaching team,

other staff, and parents on various school-wide initiatives, projects,

and field trips.

Prepares lesson plans and teaches in assigned subject area and grade level in

accordance with state and diocesan guidelines. Holy Family uses a

combination of FOSS and PLTW Gateway Curriculum Kits.

Willingness to complete 40 hours of training in PLTW Gateway

Instructional Areas for content certification.

Responsible for organizing and leading 6th grade students in

completion of Science Fair Projects during 3rd quarter.

• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Recognizes the variety of student learning styles and facilitates learning by

adapting instructional methods and teaching materials to student needs.

• Uses various assessments to measure student growth.
• Regularly enters grades and monitors student academic progress via

PowerSchool software.

• Commits to ongoing faith formation and professional growth.
• Fosters the spiritual development of students by modeling Catholic doctrine,

values, and morals.

Education, Experience and Skills Required :

Indiana teaching license in appropriate grade level / teaching area; or

demonstrated eligibility to receive license.

• High level thinking and problem solving skills.
• Adherence to school wide safety plans while conducting science

demonstrations and experiments.

• Ability to speak and write fluently and grammatically correct English.
• Strong written, verbal presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements :

• Regularly required to walk up and down multiple flights of stairs,
• Stand for 30 minutes at a time,
• Operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment.
• Must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.
30+ days ago