Through an ever-deepening relationship with Christ, our mission at St. Joseph School is to become who He made us to be, by growing in character, loving our neighbor, and excelling in academics. Like our patron, the St. Joseph family is entrusted with fostering the development of the mind, body, and spirit of each of God’s precious children in our care. St. Joseph School has 470 students (pre-K through 8th grade), with average class sizes of 22, in the north Oakland County town of Lake Orion. St. Joseph is a parish school that has been offering a Catholic education since 1952. We pride ourselves on our family atmosphere, emphasis on faith, and high academic standards.
Oxford Community Schools, providing the Shared Time Spanish program at St. Joseph School, seeks an enthusiastic and caring educator to teach Spanish. An ideal candidate would possess strong communication and teaching skills, a willingness to take on extracurricular roles and responsibilities, and a servant's heart. Although previous experience is preferred, recent college graduates will be considered.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate for Grades K-8 in Spanish
- Must be Highly Qualified in accordance with NCLB
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, parents, and staff
- Strong communication, technology, and organizational skills
- Competency in student management and supervision
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach Elementary and Middle School Spanish
- Plan, prepare, and implement instruction and assessments in accordance with school guidelines
- Successfully manage students in a caring classroom environment
- Effectively communicate with students, parents, and staff members
- Differentiate instruction to reasonably meet the needs of all students
- Support and implement school initiatives
- Attend to other duties as appropriate, such as parent-teacher conferences, professional development, car line, etc.
TO LEARN MORE:
To learn more, email cover letter, resume, teaching certificate, and references/recommendations to Doris Fornasiero, principal (dfornasiero@stjoelo.org)
