Position Title: Teacher-Minister
FLSA Designation: Full-time, Exempt
Reports to: School Principal
Position Summary
Under the direction of the school principal, a teacher-minister is responsible for supporting the Diocese of Boise, the Office of Catholic Schools, and school parish in their mission to evangelize, catechize, and educate youth in a Catholic School environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills including written and oral,
public speaking, and presentation skills.
• Be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Possess technological skills including word processing and school related technology.
• Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and
adapt appropriately in a ministerial environment.
• Must pass a criminal background check and complete Diocesan Safe Environment training.
• Exhibit a clean and neat personal appearance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the School.
The teacher may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with
the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Help build the school's faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in,
and help plan, school religious and service activities.
• Demonstrate effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to achieve academic goals.
• Demonstrate competence in teaching by demonstrating current knowledge of the academic and
religious curriculum as specified and be able to communicate effectively with students;
be able to organize classroom learning and materials to maximize student time on task as well as
motivate student learning.
• Develop and use effective methods of evaluation that are related to the curriculum.
• Establish a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self-image; set high standards for student behavior.
• Maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• Cooperate with school and diocesan administration; work effectively with all staff members to
promote positive relationships with students and parents.
• Participate in/attend all faculty meetings and professional development.
• At all times demonstrate professional responsibility in enforcing school policies and regulations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Be available for evening and weekend work as necessary.
• Collaborate and work with the school parish regarding students who wish to get baptized
and or enter the Catholic Church.
• Hold or attain Diocesan catechetical certification within three years of hire.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited institution.
• Current Idaho teaching certificate (or the ability to obtain one).
• Experience preferred in a K-5 teaching environment.
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