Classroom Teacher

Job Description

Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress. Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations. Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students. Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress. Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle school programs. Assist students who need extra help, such as tutoring and preparing and implementing remedial programs. Meet or correspond with parents or guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs. Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.

About the Employer

St. Bonaventure Indian School is a private, Catholic school located at the southeastern edge of the Navajo Nation in Thoreau, NM. The school is one of the ministries of St. Bonaventure Indian Mission which serves the Dine of the area. As part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gallup, St. Bonaventure Indian School is accredited by the Western Catholic Education Association.

Inspired teachers are the foundation on which St. Bonaventure Indian School was established. Today, the need for committed, qualified educators is as strong as ever. The school depends on people willing to give of themselves to assist the Navajo children in reaching a brighter future. It takes a special kind of person with commitment, determination and expertise to bring to this unique ministry.