St.
Theresa Catholic School is seeking a STEM teacherMath Interventionist.
We are seeking a candidate that has a strong education background, superior communication and collaboration skills with expertise background knowledge in math and science.
The teacher will deliver STEM oriented instruction using project-based learning to K-8 students, collaborate with classroom teachers to create STEM learning in classrooms and across the school environment.
When not teaching STEM, the teacher will work as a math interventionist providing push in and pull out services for students in K-8th grade.
Experience working with diverse student populations will be an asset to the position.
St.
Theresa's teachers participate in Professional Development, Professional Learning Communities and MTSS cycles.
The teacher must possess a Iowa Teaching license or be able to obtain one.
Practicing Catholic preferred, but not required.
St.
Theresa is a PK-8th GradeCatholic Elementary School located in Des Moines, Iowa with approximately 250 students.
Our average classroom size is 20-25 students of diverse students.
St.
Theresa is a nurturing community that empowers and challenges each child to use their God-given gifts to become faithful disciples, inspired life-long learners, and responsible citizens.
We educate the individual child within our Catholic faith by providing excellent academic experiences and dynamic faith formation.
Applicants are required to submit the following documents to be considered for an interview:
* Application for employment:
* Cover Letter
* Resume
* Three Letters of Recommendation
* Copy of current teaching license (must hold an Iowa license or be eligible to obtain one)
Job Description:
* Establish lessons with clear goals based on standards from Iowa Core, National Science Standards, and the Des Moines Diocese.
* Solid background knowledge in math and science.
* Instruct classes using a variety of instructional techniques, instructions media, STEM kits, project based learning, and the use of performance assessments to monitor achievement of goals
* Teach students to work collaboratively to solve problems, think critically, logically and creatively.
* Facilitate hands on experiments and projects that allow students to learn by doing and exploring
* Coaches teachers on STEM initiatives and instructional best practices in STEM areas
* Recognize the special needs of students with learning disabilities, seek assistance from classroom teachers, interventionists and administration as needed.
* Execute classroom management strategies that support a positive learning environment
* Build effective relationships with students, parents and colleagues
* Participate in professional development to stay current-building level, diocesan level and and conference or workshops to stay current on STEM information
* Apply for grants to acquire content area supplies
* Initiates new programs that support the STEM vision
* Share STEM events and activities through social media
* Complete other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
* Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Education
* Licensure: Iowa Teaching License or ability to obtain one prior to August 13, 2024
* Practicing Catholic preferred but not required
* Certifications (VIRTUS, First Aid, CPR, etc.
) and other AEA trainings or willing to obtain
* Strong social, communication, and interpersonal skills
* Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret written materials used to teach content.
Ability to write reports, grants and correspondence effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and with students, parents, administrator, and colleagues.
* Mathematical Skills: Ability to compute mathematical concepts to complete projects such as probability, statistics and geometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations, and proportions to situations.
* Technology Skills: Ability to use multiple types of technology to enhance student learning and instruction-computers, chromebooks, smart boards, coding devices and science tools.
* Reasoning Ability: Problem solving with concrete variables.
Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data to draw valid conclusions and lead students in this work.
Ability to create long term lesson plans at grade level with daily lessons to meet goals.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $42,840.
00 per year
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
Physical setting:
* Religious school
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
* Des Moines, IA 50311: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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