Divine Providence Academy

Elementary School Teacher
Conklin
Posted 2 months ago

When families choose Divine Providence Academy at St. Joseph Campus, an Infant-8th grade Catholic school located in Conklin, they are enrolling their child in a welcoming individualized nurturing environment centered in God and in service to others.  Along with maintaining high academic standards, we also place a high value on Catholic values and strong character development for all students.

Job Goal

The goal of a Divine Providence Academy teacher is to provide a spiritual, social, and academic learning environment to build prior knowledge and to engage the students in experiences which offer each learner the best possible opportunity for personal growth. The teacher will ensure the curriculum and environment support children as learners and foster independence. The teachers will also provide opportunities for the student’s self-reflection necessary for personal growth.

Qualifications for Teachers

  • Hold a current Michigan Elementary Teacher Certificate
  • Excellent classroom management skills
  • Practicing Catholic, certified or willing to complete catechetical certification
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Develop lesson plans and instructional material and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
  • Communicate regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
  • Evaluate pupil’s academic and social growth, keep appropriate records and prepare reports.
  • Identify pupil needs, make appropriate referrals and develop strategies for individual education plans.
  • Create an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays and exhibits of student’s work.
  • Certified in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd or willing to be trained in CGS. 

Please send resume, letter of introduction, and this employment application to:

Kate Beuschel 

Principal

Divine Providence Academy

C: (616) 581-4242

A: 18768 8th Ave 

Conklin MI 49403

W: www.divineprovidenceacademy.org

E: [email protected] 

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