Maternity Leave Long-term Substitute Lower Elementary Grade Teacher

Hours Per Week:  40 (regular full-time)

St. Michael Catholic School is seeking a dynamic, knowledgeable, and engaging elementary teacher.

Key responsibilities / day-to-day job functions:

• Integrate values and attitudes that guide students in evaluating and applying content in the light of Gospel teachings.
• Effectively implement a grade-level appropriate curriculum and demonstrate mastery of subject-area content.
• Explore standards and objectives from the Diocese of Raleigh curricula through cross-curricular connections, and design rigorous instructional plans that include higher order thinking skills and acquisition of deeper content knowledge.

• Incorporate the seamless integration of technology and naturally infuse 21st Century skills in lessons that support the school’s instructional program and goals.

• Develop and implement hands-on, interdisciplinary learning experiences using research-based instruction - including effective small group instruction - and design rigorous assessments to assess multiple levels of content and skills.

• Teach religion classes and implement our Catholic faith, values, and traditions.

• Exhibit a strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement and high expectations for student learning.

• Cultivate ongoing professional communication and positive relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.

• Contribute to a positive Catholic school culture driven by continuous professional and spiritual growth, the striving for academic excellence, and a commitment to collegial collaboration.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum level of Education  Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Education.
• Minimum amount of Work Experience:
  • Years of related work experience 3 or more years of teaching experience preferred.
  • Area of related work experience: Education/Teaching.
• Practicing Catholic in Good Standing.
• Candidate must satisfactorily complete criminal background and reference checks.
• Candidate must complete Diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training within 60 days of hire. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hold a current K - 6 North Carolina Teaching License, or an equivalent out-of-state license.

Position Start Date: Approximately March 13, 2023

Posting Expiry Date: 12/16/22 or until the position is filled with the ideal candidate.

St. Michael provides a Christ-centered Catholic education, with a focus on academic excellence, and the development of the whole person, through our core values of reverence, service, and leadership.