St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School is seeking an experienced elementary teacher. The teacher fosters the faith formation, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children by creating a safe, engaging, learning environment. Key responsibilities include designing lesson plans, conducting assessments, and maintaining consistent communication with parents to support student progress.

This role includes but is not limited to the following:

• Instruction: Develop and implement engaging lesson plans focusing on reading, math, science, religio, and social studies. Develop and deliver lesson plans that align with diocesan curriculum standards in core subjects. 
• Assessment: Monitor student developmental milestones and academic progress, providing individual support or intervention as needed.
• Classroom Management: Establish and enforce classroom rules, creating a nurturing and safe environment for young learners. 
• Student Development: Support the faith formation of all students. Support students social, emotional, and cognitive growth, addressing diverse learning needs.
• Collaboration & Communication: Collaborate with staff 
• Parent Communication: Maintain regular contact with parents to discuss child development, milestones, and concerns.
• Professional Learning: Participate in ongoing professional development related to faith, instruction, and assessment. Participate in annual teacher evaluation pre-conference, observation, and post-conference. Set professional learning goals. 
• Supervision: Ensure safety during classroom activities, lunchtime, and reces

• Bachelor's Degree in Education 
• Professional Educator License State of Illinois
• Strong knowledge and practice of Catholicism 
• Patience, creativity, strong communication, organization, and passion for child development.
• Knowledge of child development, curriculum, instructional best practices, and assessment. 
• Strong interpersonal communication skills for interacting with students, staff, and parents