Holy Family, South Bend - Kindergarten Teacher

Kindergarten Teacher

Holy Family School in South Bend is in search of a qualified teacher for kindergarten. The ideal candidate will be faith-filled and dedicated to providing quality, data driven instruction for students of all abilities integrating the mission of Holy Family School and the Diocese of Fort Wayne / South Bend in all planning, teaching, and classroom activities.

Qualified Candidates Will be Able to:

• Organize learning activities that foster a nurturing environment and teach foundational literacy and numeracy skills.

• Provide instruction in accordance with state and diocesan guidelines using the following curriculum materials.

• • I Am Special Religion Curriculum

  • iREADY Math and the IXL online program for math instruction.

  • Amplify ELA Curriculum

  • Heggerty Phonics Instruction

  • FOSS Kits for Science instruction

• Promote social/emotional development and growth.

• Demonstrate effective classroom management with regards to student organization, behavior, and transitions throughout the day.

• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents regarding all aspects of school life.

• Maintain school records as required by the diocese and state.

• Collaborate with administrators, partner teachers in the early elementary (kdg-2nd) teaching team, other staff, and parents on various school-wide initiatives, projects, and field trips.

• Assess and monitor student progress from various assessments to measure and chart student growth and drive individual assistance.

• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.

• Recognize the variety of student learning styles and facilitate learning by adapting instructional methods and teaching materials to student needs.

• Commit to ongoing faith formation and professional growth.

• Foster the spiritual development of students by modeling Catholic doctrine, values, and morals.

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

• Indiana Elementary teaching license in appropriate grade level/teaching area; or demonstrated eligibility to receive license.

• High level thinking and problem solving skills.

• Ability to speak and write fluently and grammatically correct English.

• Strong written, verbal presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to walk up and down multiple flights of stairs,

• Stand for 30 minutes at a time,

• Operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment.

• Must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.

Please send inquiries and resume to Principal, Brittany Cains, at bcains@hfssb.org or Assistant Principal, Cheryl Meyer, at cmeyer@hfssb.org