2nd Grade Teacher

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St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy in Brooklyn is seeking a full-time 2nd Grade teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.
St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy (SSKCA) located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn is seeking a dedicated, quality full-time 2nd Grade Teacher. SSKCA invites passionate educators to apply for the teacher position. We are looking for teachers who share an unwavering commitment to raising student achievement and an appreciation and respect for Catholic culture, identity, and values. Teaching at SSKCA is an ideal position for an educator with a deep passion for instruction who is eager to gain rigorous development to help perfect their craft. In addition to participating in ongoing professional development and team planning meetings, teachers receive consistent high-impact coaching and feedback from a school administrator. Furthermore, we have a systematic, coordinated approach to recognizing and developing our teachers as they progress through the different stages of their career.
At St. Stan's, you will be the driver of high-quality instruction that enables our students to develop a lifelong love of learning. You will be your students' champion, who believes all students are capable of achieving greatness. You will be a demander of excellence for yourself, and your students; an educator who helps create a vibrant school community where students have the type of meaningful school experience that fosters their best and most thoughtful work.
As part of the greater community of the Catholic Schools within the Brooklyn Diocese, the Teacher Candidate will be expected to take on a range of responsibilities, including: • Provide students with age-appropriate academic instruction within a nurturing, safe, and healthy environment to help them develop spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, and physically. • Collaborating with colleagues to plan units and lessons and develop expertise in implementing instruction. • Provide classroom instruction based on the 4th Grade NGSS Learning Standards and the Diocese of Brooklyn Religion Curriculum. • Implement positive behavior management support program aligned with school guidelines. • Fulfilling the school's mission to educate the whole child, mind, body, and spirit. • Taking accountability for student learning and for meeting classroom performance goals. • Using tests, assessments, classroom performance, and other designated evaluation and diagnostic tools to assess the progress of students, and drive instruction and intervention. • Provide services to all children and families with respect, confidentiality and dignity while exhibiting knowledge of and sensitivity to the educational and socio-economic needs of the children and families served in the program. • Maintain an open, frequent dialogue with the school principal and staff regarding all things pertaining to the elementary classroom, students and parents. • Support and maintain positive partnerships within the school building through attendance at all necessary meetings and programs. • Participate in Professional Development sessions as provided by the Diocese of Brooklyn. • Respond to parent concerns and requests with professionalism and as a partner in the education of each child.
The ideal candidate will have: • A deep respect, appreciation and commitment to preserving and building upon the legacy of Catholic faith and education. • An uncompromising belief that all students can learn to their highest potential. • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers both school-wide and across the diocesan network. • A willingness to be reflective and receive feedback in order to grow as an educator. • Technological proficiency and adaptability. • Excellent oral, written and verbal communication skills. • Flexibility to multi-task, coupled with the ability to set priorities and follow through with results. • A strong desire to do whatever it takes to ensure success for their students.
Qualifications: Minimum Qualification - Bachelor's Degree. Master's Degree in Education and NYS Teacher Certification is preferred but not required.
Benefits:
• Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Life Insurance • 403 (b) plan
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Location:
Brooklyn
Job Type:
FullTime

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