2024-2025 Latin Teacher - Austin, United States - Diocese of Austin Catholic Schools

Description

Job Description

Why we are the right fit for you

St. Theresa Catholic School is a beautiful 22-acre campus in the heart of Austin, Texas. We have a team of dedicated teachers and an amazingly generous parent community. Our mission is to develop all students to their full potential by educating them in a Catholic and academically excellent environment, preparing them to share God's love through a life of faith and service. We seek you, a motivated and passionate educator to join us in achieving our mission. The rolling hills of Northwest Austin are calling you, come join our family and be inspired by educational, physical, and spiritual excellence

Job Summary

The Middle School Latin Teacher at St. Theresa Catholic School skillfully nurtures and facilitates our students' spiritual, emotional, academic, and social development. This position has decision-making responsibilities within the school policies, philosophy, organization, and curriculum framework. This is a part-time position hired and evaluated by the school Principal.

Requires: Bachelor's degree with successful completion of appropriate state certification exam.

Ministerial Character

Catholic schools in the Diocese of Austin are canonically obedient to the bishop and assist him in fulfilling his ministry and canonical obligations. Pastors, presidents, and principals serve as leaders of the schools to make Christ's mission present and enduring in the schools. In order to fulfill Christ's mission, the school leaders employ suitable, chosen collaborators, sharing with them Christ's mission and entrusting various responsibilities to them.

Top candidates will have

• the passion to make a difference in the lives of middle school children.
• the patience in lovingly meeting middle school-aged learners' spiritual, academic, behavioral, social, and emotional needs.
• the creativity to make learning both fun and meaningful.
• the professionalism to handle the educational, logistical, and interpersonal challenges of working in a team.
• the dedication to your profession and a desire to continually improve.

Essential Duties

• Teach students in a classroom setting, managing their work output in the classroom and behavior on a daily basis.
• Develop teaching and learning materials for use in class, including lesson plans, exams and homework, homework and projects, and assignments that make use of all student skills.
• Differentiate lesson plans and materials to make them suitable for students' current learning levels.
• Monitor and track student progress and issue grades.
• Maintain relationships with parents and legal guardians of students in order to keep them informed of their child's progress.
• Work collaboratively with other teachers and administrators to provide individualized support for each student as needed.
• Ensure that students meet educational standards and school performance goals for their grade level.
• Maintain a work schedule that maximizes availability to students, parents, and staff.
• Support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic education and the school's mission.
• Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Continuously grow in your ministry by participating in religious ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities as directed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Knowledge of subjects taught, instructional methods and strategies, and curriculum differentiation.
• Knowledge of child development, learning, and behavior.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Skill in pacing and differentiating instruction.
• Skill in motivating and engaging students in the learning process.
• Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format.
• Skill in using job-appropriate technology.
• Skill in critical thinking and planning.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in the subject taught or related field from an accredited American university or equivalent in a foreign country.

Experience:

• Previous experience preferred.

Catholic Requirement:

• A practicing Catholic is preferred.

Certifications and Training:

• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout employment.
• Must meet the minimum requirements for the teaching field as set forth by the Diocese and TCCBED.
• Must meet staff development guidelines as set forth by the Diocese and school administration.