Saint Joseph School (SJS) educates in the spirit of the Gospel, inspiring Catholic values, academic excellence, global awareness and service to those in need.
SJS is seeking a great communicator with excellent interpersonal skills for the role of elementary school teacher for the 2024-25 academic year. The teacher will have solid classroom management skills, be responsible for developing learning activities and hands-on material, tending to individual student needs, and communicating regularly with parents.
The ideal candidate would be one who embraces the SJS mission and who is looking for a place in which to be respected and supported, while having the opportunity to maintain and develop a robust STEM program in our school. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.
Reports to: Principal
Job Type: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $36,000 to 42,000 per year
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.
