Description

Holy Trinity School, in Wallingford, CT, is seeking a full-time middle school / Grade 6 homeroom teacher. Responsibilities would include creating an engaging learning environment that fosters academic growth and performs all duties and responsibilities in alignment with the mission, vision and values of Holy Trinity School.

The Mission of Holy Trinity School:  To communicate Gospel values, to provide an academic program of excellence, and to develop a faith community which encourages respect for self, others, and the global community, establishing lifelong learners who have the skills to succeed beyond the classroom.

Position Summary

The teacher is responsible for the care and education of middle school students in Grades 6, 7 & 8 as part of a middle school teaching team. The teacher will plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate lessons in Literature (Grades 6, 7, & 8), Social Studies (Grade 6), Religion (Grade 6), Science (Grade 6). The teacher performs all duties and responsibilities in alignment with the mission, vision and values of Holy Trinity School and the Archdiocese of Hartford.

Primary Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Plan for and implement instructional methods which motivate and enable each child to achieve learning objectives.
• Establishing and maintaining the environment required to motivate and to enable each child to achieve learning objectives.
• Maintain weekly lesson plans and progress notes that monitor student learning.
• Be diligent about documenting all incidents and noteworthy behaviors.
• Actively participate in all meetings and in-service trainings.
• Complete and respond to request made by the Principal within 48 hours of a written request.

Requirements

• Meet the requirements of a bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum successful teaching experience of 2 years.
• Hold Teaching Certification in ELA and/or Literature.
• Be a practicing Catholic.
• Use a wide range of teaching methods to enhance each students’ learning abilities.
• Remain in constant communication with parents and update them on the progress of their children/have excellent communication skills.
• Have a positive attitude.
• Work cooperatively/collaborate with all other teachers on the middle school team.
• Be able to participate in all monthly staff training, staff meetings and recommended educational training courses.
• Be willing to take directions, instruction and be flexible in receiving assignments or adapting to changes in the program.
• Be willing to perform other duties as required by the Principal and Archdiocese of Hartford.
• Patience, flexibility and love for children.
• Strong time management skills.

 Personal Qualities and Special Characteristics

• Have a warm, supportive, attitude towards children. 
• Be reliable.
• Be respectful and professional when dealing with colleagues and families.
• Be flexible in receiving assignments or adapting to changes in the program. 
• Arrive to be in the classroom ready to work at the beginning of the day and remain until the teaching shift is complete.