Teacher - 4th Grade

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School, in Newport News, is seeking a 4th Grade Teacher.

The Catholic School teacher is a highly skilled professional person who works in close collaboration with the principal so that he/she may effectively fulfill the various roles that must be assumed during the course of the teaching day. The different instructional and non-instructional roles that a teacher plays should be permeated by a Christ-like orientation which is seen daily in what the teacher says and does in his/her classroom environment.

Description of the responsibilities and tasks including essential functions:

? Initiates, directs and evaluates learning
? Implements the content and develops schemes of work and assessments that align with the Consensus Curriculum effectively
? Guides students in applying knowledge and skills to new situations in accordance with the school's mission and vision
? Monitors students in the use of learning materials and equipment
? Promotes the Catholic identity of the school by knowledge of and respect for Catholic tradition and attends weekly Holy Mass and all prayer services and Faith Formation activities
? Creates a Christ-like atmosphere in which each child’s personal dignity is respected
? Maintains a neat and orderly classroom
? Helps students achieve self-discipline
? Attempts to meet individual needs through individualized or small group instruction
? Displays children’s work in the classroom and in the hall
? Previews videos, films and audio visual materials
? Ensures that classroom materials are available and maintained within the classroom
? Plans interesting and varied approaches when presenting content and materials and prepares questions for discussion
? Correlates home assignments with lessons taught
? Gears field trips to the age, interest and needs of the students
? Engages in long-range, as well as weekly planning
? Keeps attendance records
? Checks homework assignments
? Evaluates student work
? Completes report cards
? Supervises in the lunchroom and school yard
? Assists with morning/afternoon patrol duties
? Conducts formal parent/teacher conferences when the needs of the child dictate such meetings or when scheduled school-wide
? Communicates with parents through written communication on a weekly basis

?Participates actively in faculty meetings
? Accepts membership on faculty committees
? Attends educational and diocesan workshops and conferences
? Continues student for further educational development through in-service courses or courses for advanced degree
? Joins professional organizations
? Keeps abreast of educational changes and trends