5th/6th Grade English/Language Arts Teacher

Monroe Catholic Elementary Schools - 5th/6th Grade English/Language Arts Teacher

Location: Monroe Catholic Elementary Schools: St. Mary Campus (151 N. Monroe St. Monroe, MI 48162)

Category: Teacher PK-8

Apply to: Please send cover letter, transcripts, certifications, three references and resume to careers@monroecatholicschools.com

Position Description: Monroe Catholic Elementary Schools, St. Mary Middle School Campus has an opening for a 5th & 6th Grade English/Language Arts Teacher for the 2024-25 school year. This position will also teach a religion class (must be able to obtain or have Advanced Catechist Certification through the Archdiocese of Detroit) and an elective class to be determined. Candidates must be certified by the MDE.

Requirements:

Every teacher is a member of the professional staff with responsibilities in the areas of: instruction, curriculum development, classroom management, student/parent relations, faith life and community relations. A Catholic School teacher models the example of Jesus and is guided by tenets of the Catholic faith including: the innate goodness and worth of every individual, understanding, compassion, and forgiveness.

Every teacher contributes to the spiritual growth of the school community by:

• Starting each class with a prayer
• Actively participating in Liturgies and Prayer Services
• Upholding a moral code consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church and the mission of the school
• Actively participating in one’s own faith community
• Engaging in our faculty community through mutual support and encouragement
• Participating in a Protecting God’s Children Training
• Must be certified by the Department of Evangelization, Catechesis and Schools
  
  
  

Essential Job Qualifications:

All teachers in the Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit shall be certified and /or approved for teaching by the Department of Education for the State of Michigan. All teachers are required to hold the appropriate endorsement for the subject(s) they are assigned to teach.

• Displays a high degree of knowledge in the subject matter assigned and is continuously upgrading competence.
• Organizes learning activities to provide varied classroom experiences that are congruent with educational goal, objectives and Catholic Faith.
• Applies sound principles of learning and motivation in the planning, delivery and assessment -phases of instructional methodology.
• Uses technology as a tool within the classroom for learning and instruction.
• Establishes effective relationships with students and models respect for and acceptance of all persons in the Catholic school setting.
• Establishes effective relationships with parent, community and other staff members.
• Maintains professional ethics and responsibilities including participation in the total school program, curriculum development and building committees providing a positive role model for students.
• Is in by at 7:25am and stays after school until at least 3:00pm
  
  
  

Questions about MCES can be directed to careers@monroecatholicschools.com