K-6 Grade Latin and 2nd-3rd Grade History Teacher

Job Description

Saint Theresa Catholic School
K-6 Grade Latin and 2nd-3rd Grade History Teacher

Introduction
Saint Theresa Catholic School seeks a K-6th Grade Latin and 2nd-3rd Grade History Teacher. STCS is a Classical educational institution in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston serving Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade students. STCS is a 2020 National Blue-Ribbon School and a member school of the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education. STCS is recognized as an official Theology of the Body campus. Saint Theresa Catholic School is fully committed to furnishing students with an education that combines the wisdom of the classics with a firm foundation in faith and morals. Located in Sugar Land, Texas, Saint Theresa Catholic School's rigorous liberal arts curriculum includes daily instruction in Latin starting in Kindergarten; classes in traditional liturgical chorus three days a week; and lessons in Art and Art History twice a week. In keeping with our mission, we "strive to form students who have a genuine love of God and the Church and who are prudent, compassionate, kind, courageous, and generous in their service of one another and to others."

Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Principal, the K-6th Grade Latin and 2nd-3rd Grade History Teacher will facilitate student success and growth in spiritual, academic, and interpersonal skills through implementing a classical approach to teaching and learning; documenting teaching and student activities and outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students; by creating a flexible, safe, and optimal learning environment; and by providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. The K-6th Grade Latin and 2nd-3rd Grade History Teacher must be willing to grow in personal faith while collaborating with families for the good of all students. The successful candidate will be a person of unquestioned integrity, possess a sense of humor, be characterized by a spirit of service, and exhibit an understanding of the high call of teaching and forming young souls. Faculty must be willing and able actively to promote the mission and ideals of Saint Theresa Catholic School. The ideal candidate will have experience in teaching classical languages or a related field in the humanities.

At all levels, the children sing Gregorian chant, recite portions of the Aeneid in Latin and English, and memorize a Roman History Timeline. Kindergarten through Second Grade instruction also includes Greek mythology songs, animals, numbers, and basic facts about the Romans. The STCS Latin program for children in Grades 2-6 uses Hans Orberg's Lingua Latina per se Illustrata: Familia Romana as well as his Exercitia Latina.

In Kindergarten through 2nd Grade, the students read d'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths. The History curriculum for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade is Memoria Press' Famous Men of Greece, Famous Men of Rome, and Famous Men of the Middle Ages. Students in sixth grade read Emily Frenkel's Aeneas: Virgil's Epic Retold for Young Readers to complement their reading of Robert Fagle's translation of the Aeneid in the ELA curriculum.

Essential Functions
Saint Theresa Catholic School aims to educate the mind, heart, and spirit of every student by providing an environment that fosters an authentic Catholic identity and generous stewardship towards others in every child. These goals are accomplished by faculty and staff through active Christian faith and through academic excellence. The attributes that should be exemplified by all STCS personnel include but are not limited to the following:
• Exhibiting a deep understanding of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and Liberal Arts Education.
• Leading students to an understanding and appreciation of all that is good, beautiful, and true.
• Relating to students by loving them with the love of Christ, encouraging them to deepen their own relationship with God through sacraments and scripture, and challenging students to love others.
• Participating in school and church activities at which attendance is necessary because of the employee's position.
• Developing and administering elementary school curriculum consistent with the classical orientation of STCS.
• Participating in ongoing faith formation opportunities offered by the parish and school.
• Promoting a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction.
• Teaching students in a challenging, enthusiastic, and age-appropriate manner using the classical model. Ensure that within the year, the scope and sequence of concepts and skills assigned to the grade are taught to the students.
• Developing lesson plans and instructional materials and translating lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducting ongoing assessment of student learning and modifying instructional methods to fit the individual needs of students, including those with special needs.
• Instructing students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
• Serving as an advocate for Saint Theresa Catholic School, as well as classical and Catholic education in the Sugar Land community and the greater Houston metropolitan area.
• Continuing to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in education or an area of specialized research by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings.
• Organizing and maintaining a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance. Please note that STCS utilizes FACTS-SIS for recording grades and attendance.
• Encouraging parental involvement in students' education and ensuring effective, timely communication with students and parents.
• Ensuring that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and Archdiocesan policies and establishing and maintaining standards of pupil behavior that not only lead to a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom but also to growth in virtue, empathy, and gratitude on the part of all students.
• Coordinating with other elementary professional staff members, to evaluate and assess curriculum, by participating in applicable faculty meetings and committees.
• Selecting and requisitioning appropriate books, instructional aids, and other supplies and maintaining inventory records.
• Supervising students in activities that take place outside of the classroom during the school day including activities involving transportation.

Lives a Life Consistent with Catholic Educational Values
• Supporting, implementing, and modeling the philosophy of Catholic Education.
• Giving clear evidence that one lives by Gospel values.
• Participating in building up the faith community.
• Growing in a personal faith life through continued study, prayer, and reflection.

Additional Duties
Performing other related tasks as assigned by the Principal.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements
Travel to professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction, based upon student learning needs.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of classical educational pedagogies and goals
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate regularly, effectively, and in a timely fashion with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation regarding performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.

Qualifications Profile
Education
Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university in the Humanities or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

Experience
Successful prior teaching experience preferred.

FLSA Status: Exempt

About the Employer

Saint Theresa Catholic School is a Classical educational institution in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston serving Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade students and is a member school of the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education. Our school is fully committed to furnishing students with an education that combines the wisdom of the classics with a firm foundation in faith and morals. In keeping with our mission, we "strive to form students who have a genuine love of God and the Church and who are prudent, compassionate, kind, courageous, and generous in their service of one another and to others."