Full Time

Classroom Teacher – Lower School Physical Education (Grades K to 5th): Our Lady of the Elms

Qualifications: Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree and a current Ohio teaching license as issued by the Ohio State Department of Education, Division of Teacher Education and Certification, pursuant to ORC 3319.22 to 3319.31, or in accordance with standards authorized by law. Our Lady of the Elms School seeks a qualified Lower School Gym teacher for the 2025-26 school year. This role includes teaching Physical Education to grades kindergarten to 5th and carrying out the responsibilities of the Little School faculty. Upon employment, a candidate must pass a Criminal Background Check and become VIRTUS trained. Candidates for the position should forward a cover letter outlining interest in and qualifications for the position, as well as a resume and names and contact information for three professional references, to Rebecca Saepic at rsaepic@theelms.org. The position is open until filled.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Instruction and Assessment ● Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to Our Lady of the Elms School Board of Trustees’ philosophy, goals, and objectives as outlined in the adopted course of study. ● Plans and implements a program of study designed to meet students' individual needs and engages in formative and summative assessment practices. ● Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing various appropriate teaching strategies. ● Encourages enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits. ● Recognizes learning differences, accommodates various learning styles through differentiated instructional practices, and works with colleagues to ensure student success. ● Provides progress and interim reports as required. ● Maintains open and consistent communication with parents. ● Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that provide for effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task. ● Prepares a substitute folder containing appropriate information as required by the principal. ● Uses effective oral and written expression. Student Evaluation ● Evaluates students' accomplishments regularly using multiple assessment methods such as teacher-made tests, samples of students’ work, mastery skills checklists, criterion-referenced and norm-referenced tests, and MAP testing. ● Makes appropriate adjustments in the instructional program, as the principal requires. ● Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers under accepted professional ethics and state and federal laws. Curriculum Development ● Is current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and willing to share this knowledge to improve the school’s curriculum continually. ● Assists with the ongoing curriculum revision process, including revising written courses of study. ● Becomes acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities. ● Integrates and supports extracurricular activities. Classroom Management ● Develops, by school guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate techniques that are consistently applied. ● Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. ● Shares responsibility during the school day for supervising students in all areas of the school. ● Provides for supervising assigned students when circumstances require a brief absence from the assignment. Public Relations ● Upholds and enforces board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations, and supports them to the public. ● Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and proper use of conference and planning time and after-school time. ● Strives to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed. ● Works cooperatively with parents to strengthen the educational program for their children. ● Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with other staff members. Professional Growth ● Continued professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning. ● Completes Virtus bulletins on time. ● Continues maintenance for licensure requirements. ● Cooperates with and attends all in-service opportunities the school and the administration provide. ● Attends staff, grade level, school, and committee meetings as required. ● Attends Open House and other Admissions activities as requested. ● Performs all other duties as required. Why Join Us? Located in the heart of West Akron, the Elms offers small class sizes, a supportive and collaborative faculty, and a close-knit school community rooted in tradition and academic excellence. We are committed to nurturing the whole student—mind, body, and spirit. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: ● Pension ● Dental insurance ● Employee discount ● Health insurance ● Life insurance ● Paid time off ● Vision insurance Schedule: ● 8-hour shift ● Monday to Friday Education: ● Bachelor's (Required) Work Location: ● In person

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