Elementary School Teacher - Grades 1-4

Description

Monte Cassino School is seeking an Elementary Teacher.

Monte Cassino School is a Catholic Benedictine, independent, co-ed school, Grades PK3-8, with an Early Childhood Learning Center (PK3-K), Elementary School (grades 1-4), and Middle School (grades 5-8) in Tulsa, Oklahoma. With over 780 students, and rooted in the Values of Benedictine education, Monte Cassino School inspires its students to lead and serve, through lives of purpose that integrate faith, academics, community, and personal growth in pursuit of the school motto, “Every day at Monte Cassino School we do our best so that in all things God may be Glorified.”

Teachers at Monte Cassino are responsible for providing a positive and appropriate educational atmosphere which encourages student learning, and the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and psychological growth and maturity in accordance with school philosophy, goals and objectives. Members of our faculty must possess a strong work ethic and demonstrate initiative independently and within a team context. We are searching for a teacher who can embrace the joys and challenges of working in a school, celebrating the wonderful moments and navigating the messy ones with empathy and resilience.

The Elementary Teacher:

• Creates a positive classroom environment in which students feel loved, supported and able to learn
• Designs, develops, and delivers quality lesson plans centered around hands-on learning that adhere to Next Generation Science Standards
• Provides suitable assessments and deliver helpful feedback to students, parents, and other teachers
• Establishes classroom expectations and help students meet them
• Understands how to differentiate curriculum providing support and interventions for students who are struggling, as well as extension activities for high achieving and gifted students
• Grades papers/projects, update assignments and records on grade portal, and handle various other administrative tasks
• Assists with duties such a carline, lunch/recess supervision
• Is an active participant in the life of the elementary school

Qualifications

The desired candidate has:

• A Bachelor’s degree in education or teaching subject area
• A minimum 3 years teaching experience in the classroom
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong classroom management skills
• Collegial disposition and ability to work along side adults in the community
• Sense of humor, creativity and flexibility to adapt as needed
• Passion for working with students aged 6-10
• Proficiency with technology

Physical requirements:

• Works at desk and on a computer for periods of time; must be able to operate office equipment
• Works in a fast-paced environment, dealing with a wide variety of challenges and deadlines
• Must have the physical energy and stamina to move about campus throughout the day, including climbing staircases; may work long hours
• Be able to occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds
• Works intermittently in a variety of weather conditions, including the possibility of heat and cold