St. Joseph School, located in Fairhaven, MA is seeking a Middle School ELA Teacher. The teacher would be responsible for all lessons in English/Language Arts to students in grades 6-8. In addition, the teacher would be assigned a homeroom and would be accountable for all homeroom duties and responsibilities.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree and teacher certification/licensure preferred. Candidates having academic preparation in or experience teaching middle school ELA are preferred. Candidates should be committed to academic excellence, team collaboration and must also be able to support the mission of a parish Catholic school.

• Develop and document weekly lesson plans consistent with curriculum guidelines
• Provide grade appropriate instructional program in literature, vocabulary, grammar and writing
• Maintain high professional standards consistent with the mission of the school and the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Lead students in daily prayer and actively participate and supervise students during religious services and activities
• Responsible for the safety and active supervision of students at all times and must have the necessary classroom management skills to supervise adolescents
• Implement lesson plans, utilizing techniques to motivate, challenge and engage students
• Interact effectively and respond to all parent communication in a professional, empathetic and timely manner
• Participate in the active supervision of students at all times to include dismissal, recess, after school extra help for students, etc.
• Work collaboratively with other teachers, staff and administration

Candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to: Denise Peixoto, Interim Principal, via E-mail dpeixoto@catholicsa.org.

If contacted for an interview, candidates will also be asked to submit letters of reference, and — if offered a position — candidates will need to supply a Pastor’s or Priest’s certification of an active and appropriate faith life and successfully complete a Criminal Background Check including fingerprinting.

References should speak to the candidate’s ability to be a dynamic educator with leadership potential; his/her eagerness and enthusiasm in working effectively with capable young people at this level; and to his or her ability to work collaboratively with adult colleagues.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• 6th grade
• 7th grade
• 8th grade

Physical setting:

• Religious school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Language:

• English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Fairhaven, MA 02719 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fairhaven, MA 02719: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person