Elementary Teacher

About Holy Angels Academy:

Holy Angels is a private, independent co-ed Catholic school serving students from 3-year-old pre-school through Grade Twelve. Holy Angels enjoys full accreditation with the National Association of Private, Catholic, and Independent Schools (NAPCIS). Our mission is to educate and form our youth by the means of Catholic schooling in the classical tradition, to prepare them to lead holy and honorable lives for God and country and thus attain the end for which they were created, that is, eternal happiness with God.

Elementary Teacher Purpose:

The Elementary Teacher, under the general supervision of the Headmaster, advises on and implements curriculum in grade 3 or 4, teaching all subject matters while nurturing a joy and love of learning.

Responsibilities:

• Plans and implements lessons for students in religion, reading, writing, history, science, art, spelling, math, English, and grammar.
• Maintains ongoing record of student behavioral and academic progress, documenting concerns, providing feedback to students and regularly communicating student progress with parents and the school administration.
• Implements a variety of teaching techniques, providing for individual or small group instruction as needed to meet diverse student needs
• Establishes clear expectations, procedures, and routines for student behavior in the classroom and reinforces school expectations.
• Maintains a positive classroom environment centered around virtue and respect.
• Addresses student failure to meet expectations and provides appropriate discipline as needed.
• Models appropriate participation in daily school prayers and daily Mass.
• Leads students in prayers throughout the day such as the Angelus, Rosary, Grace before Meals, and the Act of Contrition.

Qualifications: 

• Passionately Catholic and in full communion with the Magisterium of the Church and the mission of Holy Angels Academy.
• Experience teaching is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to use discretion, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to effectively communicate, both in verbal and written form, with students, fellow faculty/staff, and parents.

To apply: Email your resume and cover letter to mike.swearingen@holyangelslouisville.com

Questions? Call Mike Swearingen at 502-254-9440