Kindergarten Teacher

Position Summary

Under the direction of the school principal, a teacher-minister is responsible for supporting the Diocese of Boise, the Office of Catholic Schools, and school parish in their mission to evangelize, catechize, and educate youth in a Catholic School environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills including written and oral, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• Be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Possess technological skills including word processing and school related technology.
• Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and adapt appropriately in a ministerial environment.
• Must pass a criminal background check and complete Diocesan Safe Environment training.
• Exhibit a clean and neat personal appearance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the School. The teacher may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Help build the school’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in, and help plan, school religious and service activities.
• Demonstrate effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to achieve academic goals.
• Demonstrate competence in teaching by demonstrating current knowledge of the academic and religious curriculum as specified and be able to communicate effectively with students; be able to organize classroom learning and materials to maximize student time on task as well as motivate student learning.
• Develop and use effective methods of evaluation that are related to the curriculum.
• Establish a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self-image; set high standards for student behavior.
• Maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• Cooperate with school and diocesan administration; work effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents.
• Participate in/attend all faculty meetings and professional development.
• At all times demonstrate professional responsibility in enforcing school policies and regulations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Be available for evening and weekend work as necessary.
• Collaborate and work with the school parish regarding students who wish to get baptized and or enter the Catholic Church.
• Hold or attain Diocesan catechetical certification within three years of hire.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited institution.
• Current Idaho teaching certificate (or the ability to obtain one).
• Experience preferred in a K-5 teaching environment.

Additional Qualifications

• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Diocesan ministry certification or working towards certification preferred.