Grades K-2 Science Educator: St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School

Position Title: Grades K-2 Science
Department: SAA-SDS
Contract Period: Part-time, 10 Months
Reports to: Dean of St. Dominic School & Dean of St. Agnes Academy Lower School

Position Summary: The St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School community is a special
place to work for caring and invested educators. St. Agnes Academy serves girls from early
childhood through 12th grade, while St. Dominic School serves boys from early childhood
through 8th grade. In accordance with our overall school community’s Mission and
Dominican Catholic tradition, teachers at St. Agnes-St. Dominic must demonstrate a
passion for cultivating a rich intellectual life in students while deepening their relationship
with God.

This position involves overseeing single-gender sections (girls and boys each) of science
courses across grades K-2. The workload would involve two full school days each week of
the school year. The position would also include participation in general faculty
requirements such as general in-service and faculty meetings throughout the year. The
instructor of this course is expected to develop daily instructional plans that demonstrate
knowledge of best practice in differentiated instruction and implement pedagogical
approaches that encourage curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking, including age appropriate labs and experiential learning.

The K-2 Science educator is responsible for designing and maintaining a class environment
that fosters the intellectual, social, physical, and faith development of children in the St.
Agnes-St. Dominic Lower Schools. This educator should have a passion for working with
early-elementary aged students, families, and colleagues across our Lower Schools. As part
of the collegial culture of our faculty, a willingness to invest in collaborative efforts,
professional growth, and the broader life of the school is expected in work at St. Agnes-St.
Dominic.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of Educators at SAA-SDS:

• Recognize and support the unique Catholic, Dominican Mission of St. Agnes-St. Dominic by living out the Four Pillars of Prayer, Study, Community, and Service
• Model competence in teaching by demonstrating thorough knowledge of the curriculum and subject matter and communicating effectively with students
• Plan and teach highly engaging, academically rigorous lessons that are inspiring, relatable, and relevant
• Establish and uphold classroom expectations that support students to develop increased agency, responsible autonomy, and ownership over learning
• Engage in professional learning, including co-planning, department meetings,grade-level meetings, and other learning work
• Build strong, lasting relationships with students, inspiring them to hold themselves to a high academic and personal standard
• Contribute to the school community by attending school events, leading a club, or other initiative(s)
• Maintain close relationships with families, including phone calls and conferences that highlight the positives more often than the areas for improvement
• Counsel students to improve academic performance, encourage appropriate behavior, enhance problem-solving techniques, and support when struggling with personal matters
• Make effective use of technology to augment, differentiate, and enhance classroom learning
• Monitor students in a variety of educational environments to provide a safe and positive learning environment
• Cooperate with school administration; effectively work with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective operations of St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School

An ideal candidate for this position would possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate field of study from a four-year college or university, or post-graduate work in subject matter; an advanced degree is valued.
• Three years of teaching experience in an independent school setting is preferred for any teaching position. Consideration may be afforded to any qualified individual who has either worked in other educational settings or is new to the teaching profession, and who has a strong sense of vocation to work with students in an independent, college-preparatory environment.
• Excited about the opportunity to work collaboratively in an inclusive, values-based, Catholic, independent school community.

Click https://www.saa-sds.org/career-opportunities to submit an application and upload a resume and cover letter.

St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School is a Catholic, independent PK2-12 school in Memphis inspired by the Dominican Pillars of Study, Prayer, Community, and Service. We prioritize relationships while preparing our students for their future. Our innovative and caring faculty is committed to growing well-balanced students--mind, body, and spirit--in a supportive faith filled environment.
                             
St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to promoting diversity in the workplace and strongly urges all qualified individuals to apply.