Middle School Math Teacher

About our School: The Spiritus Sanctus Academies are independent Catholic K-8 schools located in Ann Arbor and Plymouth, Michigan under the administration of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. The mission of Spiritus Sanctus Academy is to form disciples of Christ who, like St. Dominic, know the truth, choose the good, and love the beautiful. Committed to academic excellence, the schools place a priority on Catholic faith development and growth in virtue as joyful disciples of Christ. www.spiritussanctus.orgJob Description:Spiritus Sanctus Academy is currently seeking an Middle School Math teacher to join our team of enthusiastic Catholic educators. Candidates must be passionate about supporting the Catholic educational mission of our school. The candidate must be able to provide a positive learning environment, organize the classroom to facilitate student learning, supervise the safety and welfare of students, and help nurture a positive Catholic culture, through his or her own example and by cooperating in the formation of each child as a joyful disciple of Christ.Duties and Responsibilities:Supporting the Catholic educational mission of the schoolUsing virtue-based methods to foster discipleship and a classroom environment conducive to growth and learningPreparing and delivering sound instruction to advance students toward content masteryEffectively assessing student learning and performancePossessing and teaching organizational habits to foster an environment of learning and growthDeveloping, implementing and supporting a positive and joyful school climate, and responsibly supervising students both in and out of the classroom, in the spirit of the Preventative Method of St. John BoscoCollaborating with school administration, faculty, staff and parents to maximize students' spiritual, intellectual, social and physical formationAttending faculty meetings, professional development training, and other school events as requiredOther duties as deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principalQualifications:A faithful practicing Catholic, who offers a joyful witness of a life of faith, and is passionate about creating and nurturing a Catholic culture in the classroom and throughout the school, and leading students to a deeper love of Christ and life of virtueBachelor's degree, 3 years of teaching experience is preferred, as is MI state certificationStrong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and classroom management skillsMust demonstrate personal self-discipline, show initiative, and be adaptable and flexible in both routine and unexpected situationsKnowledge and implementation of good instructional practicesVIRTUS safe environment training and a background checkA mastery of content and a joy in teaching!