Middle School English Language Arts, 7th Grade Homeroom and Religion Teacher St. Apollinaris Catholic School, a TK-8 school in Napa, CA is looking for a 7th Grade Religion and Homeroom Teacher, and 7th/8th Grade ELA teacher. A strong emphasis is placed on the Catholic faith and its growth in our students and the student’s progress toward achievement of the School-wide Learning Expectations. The teacher is entrusted directly with the spiritual and academic preparation of students, fostering knowledge, skills, and understanding. The teacher is further entrusted with the student’s social and personal growth, providing guidance and example that promote Catholic values, responsible behavior, and self-fulfillment. The teacher performs this trust in cooperation with the parents, who are the primary educators of their children, with the assistance of support staff and under the direction of the school’s administration. The ideal candidate is: • Faithful, practicing • Commitment to the school mission and philosophy • Successful experience working with children • Effective classroom management skills • Working familiarity with the Common Core and CA State Standards • Experience with differentiated instruction, and working with students who have diverse learning needs and abilities • Ability to utilize and integrate technology in a classroom environment • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Personal traits that include patience, discretion and a healthy sense of humor