4th Grade Teacher
- Compensation
- $175 / day
- Location
- Detroit, MI
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Education
- Posted
Must have
- Dedication to the mission of Gesu Jesuit Catholic School
- Bachelor’s degree in a teachable subject. Must meet State of Michigan requirements for teacher certification in the required subject area(s) and grade level.
- An analytical mind with an ability to think and act strategically
- Excellent organizational and classroom leadership skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
- Superior customer-service skills and mindset when working with parents and other stakeholders
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and classroom management software
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Possess or obtain all required child-protection certificates and trainings
Nice to have
- One year of proven experience as a teacher in a Catholic elementary school
- Familiar with Jesuit spirituality
Full description
4th Grade TeacherTemporary Position Job DescriptionGesu Jesuit Catholic SchoolPosition Title: 4th Grade Teacher
Salary: $175/day
Status: Temporary, full time
Position Start Date: Immediately, through June 15, 2027
To apply: Send a resume and cover letter to Mrs. DeLois Spryszak, Principal, at spryszak.d@gesudetroit.org.
Job Summary
The incumbent will be responsible for all subjects in fourth grade. Gesu is a Catholic school and believes in instilling principles of Christianity in its students; thus, the teacher is expected to understand and to teach principles of religion and faith-based values. The incumbent is expected to communicate with all stakeholders (students, parents, staff, etc.) consistently and effectively in order to build a solid learning environment. This includes providing academic feedback in the form of progress reports, report cards, phone calls and conferences for all students. The teacher is expected to play a key role in preparing students for middle school and beyond. The teacher will report to work on school days at 7:20 am, and will, as necessary, be expected to attend to various after-school responsibilities including meetings, tutoring, extracurriculars, etc.
Responsibilities
- Prepare coursework and assignments for classes
- Grade tests, essays and reports, and other writing assignments
- Consistently create a high level of active student engagement and student-led learning
- Meet with colleagues to coordinate lesson plans and work with specific subjects of expertise
- Communicate regularly with families and implement clear communication systems
- Hold one-on-one conferences with students to keep them on track as necessary
- Meet with parents or guardians to discuss students’ academic progress, remedial issues and behavior problems when necessary
- Prepare students for standardized testing
- Supervise students during special activities
- Create weekly, monthly and substitute lesson plans
- Prepare students to participate in the Catholic liturgy by teaching them the parts of the Mass
- Care for and teach children of all socio-economic and academic levels and backgrounds
- Establish a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and confidence; set high standards for student behavior and manage inappropriate behavior effectively