Social Studies Teacher – St. Michael the Archangel High School – The Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph – Lee's Summit, MO

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School is seeking qualified teaching candidates for Social Studies. Applicants should be practicing Catholics committed to evangelization of the Catholic church with a desire to help form disciples of Christ. Preferred candidates have at least five years experience and a Masters degree in curriculum, leadership, or a specified content area.The teacher fulfills the mission of the Catholic Church by planning, guiding, and evaluating the learning process of the students within the framework of the school’s philosophy, organization, and curriculum. The teacher provides the appropriate learning atmosphere and activities designed to maximize student competencies and skills for intellectual, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual growth. The teacher has decision making responsibilities in keeping with school policies and the Diocesan Administrative Manual. The position is hired and evaluated by the principal.

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school.
• Gives evidence of lived Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of personal faith journey; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
• Helps build the schools faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in and plan school religious and service activities.
• Demonstrates effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement stated goals and objectives and by incorporating school and diocesan curriculum objectives in lesson plans.
• Demonstrates competence in teaching by demonstrating current, thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter, communicating effectively with students and parents, and organize classroom learning and materials to maximize student time on tasks as well as motivate student learning.
• Develop and use effective methods of evaluation that are directly related to curriculum objectives and to concepts and skills taught; consistently and effectively evaluate student progress.
• Establishes a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self-image; set high standards for student behavior and manager inappropriate behavior effectively.
• Maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• Cooperates with school and diocesan administration; work effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents.
• At all times demonstrates professional responsibility in enforcing diocesan and school policies and regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality of information, display sound judgment in dress and general behavior.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• A valid teaching certificate.
• Trained in Protecting Gods Children, or willing to be trained
• Master’s degree in curriculum or content area preferred
• A Bachelor degree in education from an accredited university