First Grade Teacher

Job Description

Job Title: First Grade - Full-time
Date position will become available: August 1, 2024
Salary range: 30,000-40,000

Divine Redeemer Catholic School is dedicated to all that is true, good, and beautiful within our students. Rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ, learners from El Paso County are encouraged to find joy in learning and serving others. To learn more about our institution, please visit our website at school.divineredeemer.net. Our mission at Divine Redeemer Catholic School is to unite in word and example to challenge students through faith, academics, and service to live the values of the Roman Catholic Church in a changing world. We are committed to providing parents and students with an unparalleled educational experience in a loving, safe, and nurturing environment. We aim to nurture each student's potential for excellence, guiding them to embrace the richness of the Roman Catholic faith and cultivate virtuous lives centered on Christ. The relationship between home, school, and parish is fundamental to our Catholic identity. At Divine Redeemer, we foster a tight-knit community where all individuals are embraced and supported, united by our shared Catholic faith in God. We are dedicated to maintaining a fiscally responsible school while ensuring an accessible tuition rate. Together, we confront the challenges of secular society, equipping our children for an uncertain future and nurturing saints for our Church. At Divine Redeemer Catholic School, we believe that academic pursuit should transcend mere test success; therefore, we are committed to shaping students who view lifelong learning as a journey toward encountering and embracing the Truth found in Christ Jesus, the ultimate source of life and salvation. Join our team at Divine Redeemer Catholic School! We are seeking a dedicated educator who thrives as a team player, constantly refining their teaching expertise while infusing joy with discipline into every classroom interaction. If you're passionate about fostering a positive learning environment and committed to ongoing professional development, we invite you to apply and be part of our mission to inspire and educate our students with excellence in the Catholic Faith.

Minimum qualifications:
• BA/BS from an accredited college or university
• Valid Colorado Teacher Certification in Elementary Education or working toward certification
• Demonstrated expertise in the subject area

Performance Responsibilities:
• Share in the Catholic religious mission of the school
• Teach in a manner consistent with the academic, social, moral, and religious teachings of the Catholic Church
• Student-centered and student-focused
• Use a variety of appropriate teaching strategies, instructional materials/activities, and teaching modes to accommodate a variety of learning styles and diocesan curriculum requirements
• Create a positive classroom environment by teaching and modeling Catholic values
• Ability to guide learning to increase student achievement using appropriate curriculum
• Excellent collaborative/learning skills
• Effective classroom management skills
• Excellent organizational and academic skills
• Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
Must work well within the Unified Catholic School system
Summary of Additional Expectations:
• Attend all meetings, school graduations, and/or training as required outside of a normal contractual day
• A genuine love for what you do and the families you serve
• Willing to learn Orton-Gillingham practices for reading and IEW for writing

Experience: Independent classroom experience working with elementary-aged children preferred

For more information on the position, please contact:
Person: Kim Elsmore, Principal
School: Divine Redeemer Catholic School
Address: 901 N Logan Ave, Colorado Springs, Co 80909
Phone: 719-471-7771

About the Employer

Divine Redeemer Catholic School is dedicated to all that is true, good, and beautiful within our students. Students are encouraged to find joy in learning and serving others. Our mission is to unite in word and example to challenge students through faith, academics, and service to live the values of the Roman Catholic Church in a changing world. We are committed to providing parents and students with an unparalleled educational experience in a loving, safe, and nurturing environment. We aim to nurture each student's potential for excellence, guiding them to embrace the richness of the Roman Catholic faith and cultivate virtuous lives centered on Christ. At DR, we foster a tight-knit community where all individuals are embraced and supported, united by our shared Catholic faith in God.