First Grade Teacher

Job Summary

The Mission of Immaculate Conception of Dardenne Catholic School is empowering students, through love and virtue, to develop their Catholic faith, their intellect, and a community of one Spirit in Christ Jesus.

Founded in 1880, Immaculate Conception Parish School and Preschool serves over 480 families and 820 students. The school has over 100 staff members including administration, office staff, classroom teachers, resource teachers, special area class teachers, teacher aides, and support staff. Immaculate Conception School fosters a “community of one Spirit in Christ Jesus”, dedicated to serving the mission of Catholic education in the Archdiocese of St. Louis and the needs of its families.

Job Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Principal and Associate Principal of the Lower School, the teacher is responsible for fostering the intellectual, social, physical, and faith development of children.

• This is a 200-day contract position
• The position is exempt
• The candidate must be a faith-filled practicing Catholic
• A Bachelor of Science in Education is required

*The list of responsibilities listed below is not exhaustive. The principal has the authority to assign responsibilities or duties not listed in this job description that will help implement the mission of the Immaculate Conception of Dardenne Catholic School.

• Actively engage in living the mission of Immaculate Conception Catholic School, as a member of “a community of one Spirit in Christ Jesus.”
• Live the mission of the Catholic Church in daily life, as defined by the Christian Witness statement and the gospel of Jesus Christ.
• Provide the instruction and learning environment that will enable each student to experience growth of the whole child at the appropriate age, grade level, and individual capacity.
• Demonstrate effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement stated goals and objectives and by incorporating curriculum objectives in lesson plans.
• Demonstrate competence in teaching by demonstrating current, thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter and be able to communicate effectively with students; be able to organize classroom learning and materials to maximize student time on tasks as well as motivate student learning.
• Develop and use effective methods of evaluation that are directly related to curriculum objectives and to concepts and skills taught; consistently and effectively evaluate student progress.
• Establish a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self-image; set high standards for student behavior and manager inappropriate behavior effectively.
• Cooperate with school administration; work effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents.