St. Mary School, Gilroy in the Diocese of San Jose is currently looking to hire a full-time kindergarten teacher. The ideal candidate must be dedicated to providing a 21st century education in a Catholic School environment. The candidate will be able to foster the spiritual, academic, social, and emotional education of students.
Requirements:
- Plan, implement, monitor, and assess a comprehensive academic program consistent with Diocesan and local site goals, philosophies, and California Common Core objectives based on assessment of student academic and developmental readiness
- Have knowledge and awareness of the young child, their development, and appropriate educational practices
- Integrate creative teaching abilities using a variety of activities and instructional methods (songs, stories, media, structured games, art, outdoor activities, etc.) in order to motivate and stimulate the young child
- Have professional experience in a classroom setting with kindergarten children
- Have knowledge and proficiency in integrating technology to enhance instruction, motivate students, and assess academic growth
- Be a collaborative team player with faculty, staff, and administration
- Participate in curricular and extra-curricular school programs, assessment and development activities, student supervision, and meetings
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
- Form positive relationships with parents to enhance student academic, spiritual, and social growth
- Demonstrate appropriate classroom management skills
- Carry out all assigned faculty/staff duties in a professional manner
- Participating member of a Catholic community preferred
- Bilingual/Spanish speaker preferred
Salary will be set by Diocese of San Jose teacher salary scale.
Requirements:
A Bachelor’s Degree
A valid California teaching credential is preferred (must be willing to complete a credentialing program in the next five years)
3-5 years of teaching experience is preferred
To apply please send resume and cover letter to Marcee Ervin, Principal, at marcee.ervin@dsj.org
To apply for this job email your details to marcee.ervin@dsj.org