Employment Opportunity: The Academy of the Holy Names seeks a Long-Term Substitute for a 7th Grade Language Arts Teacher who is talented and energetic to instruct our elementary school students for the 2022-2023 school year. Teachers at AHN provide the appropriate learning atmosphere and activities designed to maximize student competencies and skills for intellectual, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual growth toward a successful and meaningful future. Teachers enjoy decision-making responsibilities within their essential job functions, in keeping with school policies.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's or master’s degree in education or a related field.
Education background and teaching experience preferred.

Position Responsibilities:
1. Maintaining a classroom environment based on respect that reflects the values and mission of the Sisters of the Holy Names.
2. Establishing a culture of learning and an environment of positive social interaction that actively engages students in learning and self-motivation.
3. Establishing and maintaining classroom expectations that challenge students to strive for excellence in all that they do.
4. Ability to engage students in meaningful spiritual development and understanding of the Catholic faith and social justice issues.
5. Planning and developing effective lesson plans that cover the curriculum and address students’ interests and needs.
6. Integrating technology into the curriculum.
7. Accurately assessing student learning through formative and summative assessment and effectively adapting instruction based on these assessments.
8. Keeping accurate records, ensuring that students are progressing, and monitoring progress through progress reports and report cards.
9. Performing supervision duties as assigned.
10. Meet with students and parents to discuss any concerns or issues with student progress and learning.
11. Participating in school-based committees and working with other teachers in the grade level and other departments in the school.
12. Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.

This position reports to the ES Principal.

The Academy of the Holy Names does not discriminate based on race, faith, nationality, or ethnic origin in its hiring process nor in the administration of educational policies, admission policies or tuition-assistance programs, athletics, or other school-administered programs. The school admits students of any race, faith, nationality, or ethnic origin, and gives to all students rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to all members of the student body. In accordance with its mission, the school seeks a population composed of many different voices, viewpoints, and backgrounds. The Academy of the Holy Names is a designated drug-free workplace.