Elementary Teachers

Job Description

JOB OPENING: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS (3)

Saint James School in Basking Ridge, NJ, National Blue Ribbon School (2024), is looking for passionate elementary teachers. The ideal candidate is NJ-state certified, strong in communication and verbal skills, and a team player who supports the school's mission. Applicants should send resume and at least two letters of recommendation to Sue Florendo, Principal, Saint James School ( sflorendo@sjsbr.org). For more information: https://sjsbr.org/employment-opportunities

Required Knowledge/Abilities include:
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for relevant academic subjects
• Evidence of self-motivation, willingness to be a team player, and a strong sense of personal responsibility
• Ability and desire to implement feedback from school leaders and colleagues to become a more effective educator in service to our students.
• Members of the Catholic faith are preferred.
Duties include:
Prepare effective and engaging lessons to motivate and instruct students in accordance with curriculum guidelines
Assign lessons and correct classwork and homework in a timely manner.
Administer formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress, record results, and issue reports to inform parents of progress.
Provide academic interventions for struggling students.
Maintain student grades and student-parent communication via the school's online grading and communication tool.
Maintain discipline in the classroom.
Maintain a classroom that is conducive to learning, safe, attractive, and stimulates a spirit of inquiry.
Set a good housekeeping example in the classroom and encourage students to follow this example.
Regularly communicate with students and parents to discuss student progress - positive and negative.
Participate in required faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
Inspire, praise, and correct students with consistency, care, and interest to encourage academic success and promote virtue.
Perform duties such as sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations.
Actively participate in marketing and student recruiting activities, as necessary.
Perform special projects, during and after school hours, and other duties as assigned.
Read and comply with the SJS Faculty Handbook, the SJS Parent-Student Handbook, and other manuals and procedures documents.
Perform all other duties as assigned.

About the Employer

The mission of Saint James School is to develop Christ-centered academic excellence in all of our students.