Job Title:

Long-Term Substitute First Grade Teacher FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt Position Status:

Part Time Reports to: Principal Summary Description Nardin Academy is an Independent Catholic School located in Buffalo, NY. Nardin asks all in our community to "Inspire hearts and minds to do amazing things for the world through faith, character, academic excellence, and service." Nardin's values include Embracing All, Nurturing Talent, Fostering Connection, Living & Serving through Faith, and Igniting Possibilities. Nardin is a diverse and welcoming community that fosters an inclusive environment that celebrates the background and experiences of all. A Nardin Academy teacher is dedicated to the mission of the Academy, committed to the study of pedagogy, motivated to work collaboratively, and committed to self-reflective practice and professional development. The Lower School Elementary teacher is a patient and compassionate individual who has an excellent understanding of how to meet students at their readiness level. This individual will organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a nurturing learning environment that guides and encourages students to grow and develop academically as well as socially and emotionally. This teacher is kind, self-motivated, self-directed, and able to manage time effectively while fulfilling curricular expectations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Plans for the developmental needs of the children on an individual and group level in the areas of academic, emotional, social, and psychomotor growth.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with colleagues.
• Maintains regular, open communication with parents, faculty, and administration.
• Communicates effectively orally and in writing.
• Demonstrates strong content knowledge as well as the ability to employ various instructional practices.
• Demonstrates a knowledge of assessments, and the ability to use data for planning and instruction.
• Executes curriculum in an appropriate manner, including the use of technology to enhance student learning where developmentally appropriate.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of Google Suite.
• Performs all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program. Duties and Responsibilities
• Supports and acts in accordance with the Academy's mission.
• Prepares a welcoming and nurturing learning environment to facilitate the needs of all children.
• Strong literacy and mathematical instructional skills.
• Implements CPA (concrete-pictorial-abstract) methodology to mathematics instruction.
• Shares an interest in social studies and relevant topics for this content area.
• Create engaging project work.
• Implement alternative assessments.
• Differentiate instructions where applicable.
• Demonstrates excellent planning and preparation for instruction.
• Develops and implements individual and group lessons.
• Monitors student progress.
• Maintains and updates thorough academic records.
• Excellent organizational and observational skills.
• Must be a patient and nurturing individual.
• Develops and implements weekly, monthly, and annual curricular goals.
• Maintains professional credentials as appropriate. Qualifications
• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Elementary Education from an accredited institution.
• NY State or comparable certification in teaching.
• Prior teaching experience of students in lower grades.

Pay:

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Work Location:

In person