Elementary Classroom Teacher

Requirements / Qualifications

Religious

- Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred)
- Basic Catechetical Certification (preferred)
- Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy

Professional Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree
- Successful experience in student teaching or classroom teaching
- Preliminary Teaching Credential working toward a Clear Credential
- Positive references and recommendations
- Clear criminal background check (a clear Livescan for the Diocese of San Diego is a condition of employment)
- Basic understanding and acceptance of Catholic School philosophy, goals and objectives
- Education and training in elementary educational methods and subject areas
- Understanding of child development and skills necessary to relate to the students
- Appropriate classroom management, which will enhance the learning ?environment
- Strong written, pragmatic and expressive communication skills?
- Can-do, positive attitude
- Works cooperatively and collaboratively with colleagues and parents
- Strong work ethic and follow through ?

Comments and Other Information

Physical Demands

To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the teacher must:
- Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the teacher will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating
- Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc.
- Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on both even and uneven surfaces around the school campus.?
- Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending
- Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class
- Assist in moving desks, chairs and furniture.
- It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Catholic Diocese of San Diego is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.