Holy Family School
Are you looking for a teaching opportunity where you feel part of a supported team? Holy Family School, a PreK-8 Elementary Catholic school (operated by Sacred Heart Southern Missions) is located in Holly Springs, MS. We are seeking to fill the following teaching position for the 2024-2025 school year. If you are looking for an opportunity to offer positive encouragement to students in a smaller classroom setting, this may be that opportunity for you!
Position Description - Teacher of Social Studies/History (5th-8th)
General Summary:
To create an educational program and a classroom environment that is fair, inviting and favorable to learning and growth, and is based on a commitment that all children can learn. Be a positive team player in the educational atmosphere with the understanding that all responsibilities are to benefit children.
Responsibilities:
Classroom
1. Organize and supervise assigned classes for optimum educational learning.
2. Provide grade appropriate instructional programs.
3. Assessment of each student’s performance including testing, teacher observation, interim reports, report cards and parent conferences.
4. Communicate with student’s parents so as to assure parents are fully aware of the religious, academic, and social progress being made by each student.
5. Follow content and objectives from the school’s established course/subject goals.
6. Keep records in accordance with school set policy.
7. Supervise the arrival, dismissal of students daily.
8. Supervise students during Mass or other liturgical celebrations.
9. See all desks, shelves, and cabinets are in order and report any maintenance needs to the office.
10. Keep bulletin boards current and attractive.
11. Inform the Principal of any unusual situation or emergency.
12. Attend facility meetings and other meetings as needed.
13. Lesson planning and class room preparation.
Instruction
1. Utilize valid teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals within the framework of school’s philosophy.
2. Employ a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials that will provide for creative teaching to reach the whole child; spiritual, mental, physical, social, and emotional.
3. Plan through approved channels the balanced classroom us of field trips, guest speakers, and other media.
4. Use homework effectively for drill, review, enrichment, or project work.
5. Assess the learning of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
6. Maintain regular and accurate attendance and grade records to meet the demands for a comprehensive knowledge of each student’s progress.
7. Keep students, parents, and the administration adequately informed of progress or deficiencies and give sufficient notice of failure.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
1. Understanding of the vision and values of Sacred Heart Southern Missions with a commitment to achieve the goals of the organization.
2. Must have a basic understanding and acceptance of Catholic school philosophy, goals, and objectives.
3. Must have necessary background and training in elementary/secondary education methods and subject areas.
4. Must have understanding of child development and skills necessary to relevant to the grade level being taught.
5. Must have appropriate control and discipline techniques, which will enhance the learning situation.
6. BA or BS in elementary or secondary education and appropriate state certification and endorsement to teach 5-8th grade Social Studies/History.
7. Ability to work and interact with other staff members to accomplish overall organizational and departmental goals.
8. Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication and decision-making skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
9. Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, especially Word, Excel, Publisher and Outlook.
10. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision/instruction. Able to establish and meet deadlines.
11. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
To successfully accomplish the essential job functions of the position, the employee must be able to read, write and speak in English, operate a computer. Lifting up the thirty pounds is essential for this position; repetitive wrist motion cannot be accommodated.
Pay Scale: Sacred Heart Southern Missions mirrors the pay scale of the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $41,500.00 - $61,800.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- After school
- Day shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Holly Springs, MS 38635: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person