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GENERAL SUMMARY

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Under the supervision of the building Principal, the accepted candidate is responsible for teaching full-time Kindergarten for the duration of the school year. The teacher is responsible for fostering children's intellectual, social-emotional, physical, and faith development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ATTITUDES

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• Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Gives evidence of lived Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of personal faith journey; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
• Plans and implements creative pedagogy and lessons that are rich in content with incorporated school and diocesan curriculum objectives.
• Deeply invested in the value of play-based learning and early childhood education.
• Ability to organize classroom learning and materials to maximize student time on tasks as well as motivate student learning.
• Develop and use effective methods of evaluation that are directly related to curriculum objectives and concepts and skills taught; consistently and effectively evaluate student progress.
• Establish a consistent disciplinary approach that promotes self-direction and positive self-image; set high standards for student behavior, manage inappropriate behavior effectively, and maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment for all.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and develop authentic relationships
• Cooperate with school administration; work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues and promote positive relationships with students and parents.
• Always demonstrate professional responsibility in enforcing diocesan and school policies and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and display sound judgment in dress and general behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned.