Description

Visitation is seeking a dynamic primary classroom teacher for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. Partnering with parents in their role as primary educators, the teacher will carry out the mission of Visitation in forming strong and compassionate followers of Christ, through rigorous academics rooted in Catholic values, to serve and lead others.

The teacher will help fulfill the mission by planning, guiding, and evaluating the learning process of the scholars within the framework of the school's philosophy, organization, curriculum and diocecean standards. The teacher will provide an appropriate learning atmosphere and activities designed to maximize student competencies and skills for intellectual, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual growth. The teacher will collaborate with teammates and participate in a Professional Learning Committee. The teacher has decision making responsibilities in keeping with school policies and the Diocesan Schools Administrative Manual. 

The ideal candidate would have experience teaching elementary school. A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field is required. The desired qualities that we look for in applicants are a positive and professional attitude, good communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with others. The parish and school work together, and at the heart of everything we do are these core values: We believe our school, rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ and our Catholic faith, is central and foundational to all we do as a parish and school community. We believe in creating the whole person through research-based academics and enrichment. We believe service empowers students to identify and respond to the needs of others with Christ-like compassion. We believe in a foundation of character where our actions and words build trust, demonstrate compassion, and show respect among all. We believe a strong community creates the foundation for each student to grow and thrive. Visitation is a partner school of the FIRE Foundation (Foundation for Inclusive Religious Education)

Requirements

Duties/Responsibilities:. 

• Understand and uphold the teachings of the Catholic Church at all times.
• Lead scholars to an understanding and an appreciation of all that is good, beautiful, and true.
• Relate to scholars by loving them with the love of Christ, encouraging them to begin and/or develop their own relationship with God through sacraments and scripture, and challenging them to love others.
• Be a role model of Christian love, faith, truthfulness and virtue.
• Be open and welcoming to learners with diverse and exceptional needs within the traditional classroom environment.
• Promote the health and wellbeing of all members of our community
• Manage the class by setting clear expectations of behavior, establishing reasonable routines, and promoting self-discipline based on Catholic principles.
• Teach scholars in a challenging, enthusiastic and age-appropriate manner using the classical pedagogy. Ensure that within the year, the scope and sequence of concepts and skills assigned to the grade are taught to the scholars.
• Apply Catholic moral principles and comply with the school policy in administration of behavioral discipline in the classroom. Communicate clearly, frequently, and regularly to parents about discipline issues regarding their children.
• Evaluate and document each scholars’ progress on a regular basis and report that progress to the student, parents, and principal.
• Assist the principal with the curriculum selection and development to fulfill the distinctive character of a Catholic liberal school.
• Collaborate with the inclusive education team to ensure the best learning plan is in place for all scholars within the Academy’s capacity.
• Respond expediently to parent, student, or administrator concerns and ideas.
• Assure that all classroom equipment and materials are safe and well-maintained.
• Serve as an advocate for Visitation in the Kansas City area.
• Stay current on the best practices in education and teaching in order to provide academic excellence.
• Establish positive relationships and communicate effectively with all members of our school community. 
• Collaborating with the Visitation faculty and staff to create evening activities to showcase programs to the Visitation parish and school community.
• Additional job related responsibilities duties as requested by the building administrators.
• Serves on committees and performs other duties as directed by administration.
• Collaborates with peers to enhance the work environment and supports instructional planning
• Demonstrates a willingness to respond to individual learning needs 
• Attends school-wide functions and special events as required
• Maintains professionalism in dress and hygiene
• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
• Acts as a witness to the Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
• Plans for instruction with specific student objectives and logically sequenced instruction based on the approved curriculum
• Uses appropriate material and resources for scholars to engage in learning
• Uses effective instructional methods according to professional best practice
• Uses a variety of formative and summative assessments
• Maintains current and accurate records
• Practices positive, consistent discipline in the management of the classroom 
• Conferences with parents upon request and responds to messages in a timely manner
• Meets staff development guidelines as set forth by the Diocesan Schools Administrative Manual
• Demonstrates professional work habits by regular attendance, honoring schedules/deadlines, organizing work, and conducting assigned tasks in an effective and efficient manner
• Keeps the Principal informed of areas of need and concern

Requirements

Candidates for faculty positions at Visitation must:

• Exemplify and articulate a life of faith in Christ.
• Be willing to cooperate with and support the policies of the school administration
• Be passionate about educating children in a Catholic environment, and about the grade/subject to be taught. 
• Be willing to work closely with parents in the education of their children.
• Be committed to academic excellence.
• Be committed to continuing, lifelong learning.
• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree and a current teaching certificate (or obtain certification within three years of hire).

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person training prior to hire.