Full-time Elementary School Teacher - St. Francis Xavier Catholic School
Overview: St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, a PreK-8 grade National Blue-Ribbon School of Excellence in Brunswick, Georgia, is seeking an energetic, exemplary, and passionate full-time elementary school teacher who desires to work in a supportive faith community. Applicants will implement a STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, English, Arts, Math) curriculum while integrating Catholic faith and values, treating each student as a unique child of God in a safe, supportive, and challenging academic environment. The ideal candidate will have elementary school teaching experience and will be tasked with promoting instructional engagement through stimulating presentations, active participation, assessment, and techniques that ensure mastery of content. This candidate must have an understanding of the nature and needs of a child between the ages of 7 and 9 and accept the challenge of nurturing the student’s intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual development.
Instructional tasks:
- Implement lesson plans consistent with curriculum guidelines and Diocesan standards utilizing techniques to motivate, challenge and engage students
- Provide a grade-appropriate instructional program of engaging and interactive activities/lessons for elementary grade levels
- Integrate technology effectively into the classroom
- Non-instructional tasks
- Be responsible for the safety and active supervision of students at all times and for strong classroom management
- Assess and document student progress in coordination with resources, progress monitoring and assessments
- Interact effectively and respond to all parent communication in a professional, empathetic, and timely manner
- Participate in faculty meetings, committees, and professional development opportunities
- Perform other duties as assigned by Principal
Additional Qualifications:
- Maintain high professional standards consistent with the mission of St. Francis Xavier Catholic School and the teachings of the Catholic Church
- Work collaboratively with other teachers, staff, and administration
- Maintain a high level of computer and technology skill; strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
- Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from an Accredited College or University
- Eligible for a Georgia Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood Education (P-5)
To apply please send resume and cover letter to tmermann@sfxcs.org
