School Name: St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic School
Location: 515 Wisconsin Ave, Oceanside CA 92054
Reports to: Principal
Employment Type: Part Time, 16 hours per week
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Rate: $20 - $25/hour, based on experience. 

The Diocese of San Diego is seeking a qualified, experienced and passionate educator who is deeply committed to developing Christ-centered, forward-thinking leaders to serve our future Church and our world. St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic School is a parish school located in Oceanside, California. 

School Mission Statement: Grounded in Catholic principles and tradition, St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic School provides a rigorous, differentiated, and faith-based education that promotes the development of the whole child and empowers all students to live in the image of Christ by being active members of the church, lifelong learners, and stewards of our local and global communities.

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Uphold and promote the Mission and Philosophy of St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic School, demonstrating Christian values.
• Teach Spanish classes for grades K-8, meeting once a week for 45-minute sessions (schedule is flexible).
• Include designated prep time for class preparation, grading, and evaluating students for report cards.
• Treat all students with dignity and respect.
• Understand and support the educational philosophy of the Diocese of San Diego and St. Mary’s, adhering to all related regulations, policies, and standards.
• Develop and deliver appropriate Spanish curriculum and activities for kindergarten through eighth grade.
• Align teaching with state and Diocesan Spanish standards.
• Integrate a variety of instructional methods and media in Spanish lessons.
• Include music history within the curriculum.
• Promote teamwork and collaboration, assisting in conflict resolution by offering solutions and being open to feedback.
• Prepare and submit student report card grades according to the established schedule.
• Communicate any issues or concerns to the principal.
• Maintain the confidentiality of faculty and staff information.
• Assist with supervision duties during recess, lunch, and dismissal as needed.

Administrative/ Other Responsibilities:

• Return voice-mail/e-mail messages in a timely manner
• Communicate regularly with parents
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom
• Demonstrate a respectful demeanor with staff, students, and parents
• Observe utmost confidentiality regarding parent, student, staff information/conversations
• Supervise playground and other areas of duty as the role may require
• Other duties as assigned

Religious Qualifications:

• Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred)
• Basic Catechetical Certification (preferred)
• Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy

Professional Qualifications:

• Possess a cleared California multiple subject teaching credential (preferred)
• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree
• Bilingual English - Spanish (preferred)
• Clear criminal background check (a clear Livescan for the Diocese of San Diego is a condition of employment)
• Experience teaching in an elementary school classroom
• Positive professional references and recommendations

Physical Requirements:

To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the teacher must:

• Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the teacher will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating
• Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc.
• Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on both even and uneven surfaces
• Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending
• Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class
• Assist in moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic School, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.