Hours per week: 40
Position Summary:
Cathedral School is seeking a skilled and engaging elementary grade teacher.
Since its founding in 1909, Cathedral School has played a dynamic role in the North Carolina educational community. It was the first school in North Carolina to educate Native American children. It was also the first Catholic School to integrate when high school students from St. Monica’s School began attending Cathedral School in the 1950’s. Even today, Cathedral School is recognized as the hallmark of ethnic and racial diversity among Raleigh’s private schools.
In addition to its commitment to cultural and ethnic diversity, Cathedral School continues to maintain a valued tradition of academic excellence. Faculty and staff are dedicated to providing a challenging, yet positive, learning environment to support the academic, technological, and social preparedness to each of their 230 students in Grades PK - 8.
Key responsibilities:
- Integrate values and attitudes that guide students in evaluating and applying content in the light of Gospel teachings.
- Effectively implement a grade-level appropriate curriculum and demonstrate mastery of subject-area content based upon the Diocese of Raleigh Standards and Instruction.
- Explore standards and objectives from the Diocese of Raleigh curricula through cross-curricular connections, and design rigorous instructional plans that include higher order thinking skills and acquisition of deeper content knowledge.
- Incorporate the seamless integration of technology and naturally infuse 21st Century skills in lessons that support the school’s instructional program and goals.
- Develop and implement hands-on learning experiences using research-based instruction - including effective small group instruction - and design rigorous assessments to assess multiple levels of content and skills.
- Exhibit a strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement and high expectations for student learning.
- Cultivate ongoing communication and positive relationships with parents, students, colleagues, and Administration.
- Contribute to a positive Catholic school culture driven by continuous professional and spiritual growth, the striving for academic excellence, and a commitment to collegial collaboration
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum level of Education: Bachelor’s degree in education.
- 3 or more years of classroom experience
- Hold a current K-6 NC Teaching License, or an out of state equivalent license.
- Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks.
- Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church
Position Start Date: 08/01/2024