Employment

Saint Joseph School is seeking a classroom teacher who could be assigned to teach students from kindergarten through fifth grade. The teacher promotes academic and social behaviors in children in a developmentally appropriate manner and continues to reinforce such behaviors on a consistent basis. The teacher also fosters independence through the gradual increase of responsibilities by allowing students to develop the skills to perform tasks without assistance.

Saint Joseph School educates in the spirit of the Gospel, inspiring Catholic values, academic excellence, global awareness and service to those in need. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. The ideal candidate would be one who embraces the SJS mission and who is looking for a place to be respected and supported.

Reports to: Principal
Job Type: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $40,000 to 58,000 per year, depending on education and experience

Essential Responsibilities

  • Establishing a safe and supportive environment that is conducive to learning
  • Designing and implementing authentic and engaging learning experiences using the WV College and Career Readiness Standards
  • Adhering to SJS assessment and grading policy and guidelines
  • Collaborating with other teachers to share best practices and provide meaningful feedback regularly
  • Ensuring that students meet educational standards and school performance goals for their grade level
  • Adopting a data-driven attitude toward measuring learner progress
  • Tending to individual student needs
  • Demonstrating an awareness of different student backgrounds and cultures
  • Communicating regularly with parents
  • Providing extra support to students who need it
  • Monitoring student growth to identify strengths and areas for improvement

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
  • Holds or eligible for a West Virginia teaching license, with an endorsement in elementary
  • Demonstrated knowledge of elementary content, curriculum and methodology of effective teaching
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with students, peers, administrators and parents
  • Demonstrated skill in oral and written communications
  • Excellent human-relations skills
  • Proficiency with basic computer software such as Word and Excel

Please email a letter of introduction and résumé to Principal Maria Byrd at mbyrd@sjswv.org.

Saint Joseph School is seeking substitute teachers and aides for toddlers through ninth grade.

Substitute teachers for toddlers through prekindergarten classes must be at least 21 years old and have a high school diploma or GED and CPR/first aid training. Substitute aides for toddlers through prekindergarten classes must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.

Substitutes in grades K-9 must have a bachelor’s degree.

Experience working with children is a must. A background in education is preferred.

The pay is $13.39 per hour.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.

If you are interested, please send a résumé to mbyrd@sjswv.org.