1st Grade Teacher

St. Joseph Catholic Academy is currently seeking an Elementary Teacher for the remainder of the 2024-2025 academic year. SJCA is a preschool through high school institution offering an educational experience in the arts, languages, sciences, and technology. This is a full-time, 10 month position with benefits.

Position Summary: The Elementary Teacher is responsible for the instruction, supervision, and management of K through 5th grade students. The Teacher should possess excellent communication skills, a strong commitment to academic excellence, provide academic support for the individual needs of his or her students, and foster positive interactions with students and fellow employees. He or she should foster Catholic identity through the modeling of Christian behavior.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field; Wisconsin teaching certification in Elementary Education

Primary Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Elementary Education.
- Develop and implement effective classroom curricula, complementing SJCA’s sequential and standardized curricular goals and working closely with other department faculty.
- Promote a welcoming classroom environment that encourages an interdisciplinary and respectful culture of learning.
- Adapt instructional content and teaching strategies to suit individual and class needs.
- Incorporate technology training and teaching methodologies within the classroom under the supervision of the Technology Department and Administration, respectively.
- Supervise student activities within the classroom and other areas as assigned, enforcing the SJCA’s high expectations for student behavior at all times.
- Communicate via phone, email, and in person with SJCA families regarding students’ academic progress.
- Attend all teacher in-services, faculty and department meetings, and professional development and faith formation workshops.
- Participate in additional school-related activities, including but not limited to: open house, graduation exercises, new student registration nights, placement testing, student dance supervision, parent-teacher conferences, and back to school events.
- Perform additional program duties as assigned by the Lower Campus Principal and/or President.

Coaching and club moderator opportunities are available with this position.

All applicants must also upload their completed Archdiocese of Milwaukee Teacher application (which can
be found at https://www.archmil.org/CentersofExcellence/DOCsPDFs/Forms/4111Principal-TeacherApplication_Form.pdf) to WECAN

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Classroom management: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person