Elementary Teacher at Diocese of Monterey - Santa Cruz County
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
-Meet the “Basic Requirements for Teachers”. (go to https://dioceseofmonterey.org/opportunities-in-our-schools) -Be dedicated to the best interests of children, including their intellectual, spiritual and moral development. -Provide answers to Supplemental Questions (below). -Be proficient, flexible and nimble in technology. -Be able to respond to the ever-changing dynamics of educational instruction which may include a mixture of in-person and distance learning. -Exhibit excellent oral and written skills. -Create a physically and emotionally safe classroom. -Establish effective relationships with each family by: confidently leading 2 sets of parent/teacher conferences each year; writing effective report cards; producing weekly classroom blogs; and maintaining ongoing communication with parents about student progress, as needed. -Have completed a BS or BA degree from a recognized college or university. -Hold a valid California Teaching Credential or its equivalent from another state. -Provide Employment Verification and Release forms. -Meet all diocesan employment and professional requirements, and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations relating to employment. -Be knowledgeable about current State Standards, best practices in teaching and using data to drive instruction. -Be proficient in educational technology and have a willingness to integrate new technology into the curriculum.
Supplemental Questions As part of the application process, teacher candidates are asked to submit written responses to the following: 1. Describe your basic philosophy of teaching. What are the beliefs that guide your actions as a teacher? 2. Why do you wish to teach in a Catholic School? 3. What purpose(s) do you feel Catholic Schools fulfill? 4. What is the contribution you can personally make to a school’s goals? Application Materials (Required) Letter of Introduction Resume Application Responses to Supplemental Questions (see above) 3 Letters of Reference 3 signed Employment Verification and Release Forms (at https://dioceseofmonterey.org/opportunities-in-our-schools) Submit application and materials by email or mail to: Patty Patano, Principal Holy Cross School 150 Emmet Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 patty.patano@holycsc.org
-Meet the “Basic Requirements for Teachers”. (go to https://dioceseofmonterey.org/opportunities-in-our-schools) -Be dedicated to the best interests of children, including their intellectual, spiritual and moral development. -Provide answers to Supplemental Questions (below). -Be proficient, flexible and nimble in technology. -Be able to respond to the ever-changing dynamics of educational instruction which may include a mixture of in-person and distance learning. -Exhibit excellent oral and written skills. -Create a physically and emotionally safe classroom. -Establish effective relationships with each family by: confidently leading 2 sets of parent/teacher conferences each year; writing effective report cards; producing weekly classroom blogs; and maintaining ongoing communication with parents about student progress, as needed. -Have completed a BS or BA degree from a recognized college or university. -Hold a valid California Teaching Credential or its equivalent from another state. -Provide Employment Verification and Release forms. -Meet all diocesan employment and professional requirements, and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations relating to employment. -Be knowledgeable about current State Standards, best practices in teaching and using data to drive instruction. -Be proficient in educational technology and have a willingness to integrate new technology into the curriculum.
Supplemental Questions As part of the application process, teacher candidates are asked to submit written responses to the following: 1. Describe your basic philosophy of teaching. What are the beliefs that guide your actions as a teacher? 2. Why do you wish to teach in a Catholic School? 3. What purpose(s) do you feel Catholic Schools fulfill? 4. What is the contribution you can personally make to a school’s goals? Application Materials (Required) Letter of Introduction Resume Application Responses to Supplemental Questions (see above) 3 Letters of Reference 3 signed Employment Verification and Release Forms (at https://dioceseofmonterey.org/opportunities-in-our-schools) Submit application and materials by email or mail to: Patty Patano, Principal Holy Cross School 150 Emmet Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 patty.patano@holycsc.org