1st Grade Teacher - St. Joseph School

Job Description

Job DescriptionSiena Catholic Schools of Racine is seeking a 1st Grade Teacher at St. Joseph School in Racine, WI. St. Joseph is one of the seven schools within Siena Catholic Schools of Racine. Siena Catholic Schools of Racine comprises six elementary/middle schools and one high school that serve more than 1,600 students. Sharing your skills will guide the organization toward its goal of ensuring excellence in academics, nurturing faith formation, and developing healthy students.

As a teacher, here is why you should choose Siena Catholic Schools of Racine:
Small class sizes: our average class size is 20 students with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio.
Faith-based approach to education: we believe that when rooted in faith and tradition, students are able to grow in mind, body, and faith.
Diverse urban student population: we value the strengths of the communities we are a part of.
Focus on graduation and life: we nurture lifelong learners who are prepared to be successful leaders in college, career, community, and the Church.

Job Summary:
• Inspiring students and promoting mastery in subject areas.
• Helping to develop and implement curriculum that is aligned with Wisconsin State Standards, Common Core Standards and Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards as they evolve.
• Providing continual assessment of student progress and maintaining records.
• Continually evaluating instructional performance to meet the needs of the students.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in the appropriate subject area.
• Appropriate State of Wisconsin licensing and certification is preferred
• Knowledge of application of best teaching practices
• Ability to work in a high achieving school in a diverse environment.

Preferred:
• Demonstrate commitment to the principles of Catholic Faith.
• Elementary teaching experience
• Have general knowledge of transformative technology instruction.

We hope you will join us in making a difference with our students and our community.