Job Title: Lower School, 3rd Grade Teacher

Department: Faculty

Status: Exempt, Full-Time, 10 month Employee

Saint Patrick Catholic School is currently seeking a Lower School Teacher to nurture and support our 3rd Grade students in their personal and academic growth for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Overview

Founded in 2005, Saint Patrick Catholic School (Norfolk, Virginia) is an independent Catholic school with an enrollment of approximately 400 students in grades pre-kindergarten through eight. Boasting a vibrant and accomplished team of educators, the school encourages students to develop a growth mindset while creating an educational framework focused on reinforcing six "pillars" of education that support the total formation of each student. Saint Patrick Catholic School is proud to be a Glasser Quality School! 

Faculty Expectations

Model faith and service to the community
Uphold the school’s vision of being authentically Catholic and warmly ecumenical
Collaborate with faculty, staff and students to establish servant leadership opportunities
Promote a culture of respect for all members of the community

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver meaningful, challenging, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for student that align with the school's academic standards
Maintain and provide evidence of daily lesson and unit plans and materials that differentiate learning and maximize instructional time
Establish and maintain a safe, respectful, nurturing classroom environment in accordance with the school’s guidelines that fosters the intellectual, social-emotional, spiritual, and physical development of all students.
Conduct ongoing assessments of student learning, and modify instructional methods to fit individual student’s needs; conduct individual and small group instruction as needed
Provide constructive student feedback and grades in accordance with school policy and procedures
Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings
Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by school procedures
Ensure effective communication with students and parents; encourage collaboration and provide regular feedback (both written and in-person) to parents
Coordinate with peers, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum
Attend regular faculty and department meetings; contribute to teamwork and positive morale 
Participate in faith formation experiences
Perform other duties as directed by school administration

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with classroom management and working with digital technologies
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, possess strong interpersonal skills, and be able to solve problems without sacrificing relationships
Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds, climb stairs, bend, crouch, crawl, stoop and run
Committed to serving as a role model for students
Authorized to work in the US

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
2-4 years of teaching experience, preferably in a Lower School
Licensed by the Virginia Department of Education (preferred)

Benefits

Competitive salaries based on experience
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance plans
Disability and Life Insurance plans
Retirement plan with company match

Saint Patrick Catholic School is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or genetic information.