Grade 6 Teacher

Grade 6 Teacher

We are searching for a 6th grade homeroom teacher who has a passion for teaching English, Literature, and Religion to join our Catholic faith filled school.

The 6th grade teacher will work closely with the 5th grade teacher when it comes to scheduling, curriculum, etc.

Come work in the joyfully Catholic environment of St. Ignatius Catholic School in Kaukauna, WI. We are a growing PK-12 classical school with a total of 265 students striving to love Jesus. We have nearly doubled our size in just 3 years. In 2021 we expanded our school to include a Chesterton Academy High School. Grades 3-12 attend daily Mass, and have regular opportunities to receive the sacraments.

We are located in the heart of the Fox Valley, with close proximity to Appleton and Green Bay. We are only a short drive away from the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion, the only approved Marian apparition site in the United States.

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General Teaching Responsibilities

St. Ignatius Catholic School teachers are expected to abide by the philosophy and mission of the school community.  Adherence to the Catholic classical model is essential to success.

• Develop lesson planning practices manifesting in written documentation which
  • Adhere to the school’s Catholic classical curriculum
  • Represent an age-appropriate sequential progression/scope and sequence
  • Depict established time parameters
• Prepare lessons and utilize instructional practices aimed at
  • Creating a sense of wonder and engagement
  • Drawing attention to the good, true, and beautiful
  • Providing opportunities for critical thinking and problem solving
  • Soliciting deep thinking through intentional questioning
  • Implementing the art of narration as a central teaching practice
  • Soliciting essential background knowledge and building a strong knowledge base
  • Developing strong and effective life-long study skills
  • Cross-curricular practices, particularly integrating religious instruction throughout
  • Clarity in instructional delivery
  • Encouraging a lifelong love of learning
  • Fostering an innate desire to grow in virtue
• Regularly apply a variety of age-appropriate assessment and grading practices representative of the school’s classical model
• Use online grading software for students in applicable grades/subjects
• Submit student records for permanent files as outlined in the Staff Procedural Manual

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• Certified teaching license for appropriate grade/subject preferred
• Teaching experience in a Catholic school  is preferred, particularly training in classical education, though training may be provided for a suitable applicant
• Familiarity with Google Suite
• Prior to hire, must complete requirements from the Diocese of Green Bay Office of Safe Environment including VIRTUS training and background check

Please click on the link below for the full job description, to learn more about us and/or apply.

https://www.stignatiuskaukauna.org/about/careers/