Overview:

The Class Teacher works with the leadership of the school and in collaboration with Class Teachers and Subject Teachers in the Lower, Middle School and Upper Schools to develop and implement a quality learning experience for our students. The Class Teacher plans, organizes and implements an appropriate instructional program at the Mary Francis Bachmann School that guides and encourages children to develop and fulfill their potential while engaging the family as an essential element in the success and development of every student. 

CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health is dedicated to improving the health of children and families by improving access linking families to care coordinating health-related services and providing clinical programs while serving as a leading voice in collaborative efforts to improve the health and well-being of the Lancaster PA community.

Every child has a unique health journey; the goal of CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health is to serve as a supportive voice and companion for children and families along their path to growing up healthy and happy. CHI St. Joseph Childrens Health is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability status.

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Responsibilities:

Plans, prepares and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning consistent with the philosophies and objectives of the Mary Francis Bachmann School.

Develops assessments that measure student growth and establishes benchmarks to track long-term trends

Assists students in the use of learning materials and age appropriate technology..

Seeks innovative resources to be incorporated into the classroom and shared with colleagues. 

Sets high standards for an inclusive and caring classroom environment reflective of our values of compassion, inclusion, integrity, excellence, and collaboration.

Engages in professional development opportunities to further student engagement, learning, and student enrollment/retention.

Adheres to policies set forth in the community and employee handbook.

Provides appropriate feedback on growth and development to children and families.

Encourages and monitors the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust teaching strategies.

Maintains accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.

Updates all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, policies and school regulations.

Participates in school and parent meetings and special activities.

Communicates information to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.

Demonstrates preparation and skill in working with students from diverse and cultural backgrounds and with varying academic ability levels.

Encourages parent and community involvement.

Maintains compliance with regard to state, federal and CHI guidelines.

Qualifications:

Education (including licenses, certifications):

Bachelor's degree required

Pennsylvania State issued teaching credential preferred

Experience required and preferred:

Experience in elementary or secondary education required

Experience in leading co-curricular programs preferred

Bi-Lingual (Spanish) preferred

Skill Competencies:

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Creative in their approach to their job.

Demonstrate an understanding of inquiry based teaching.

Demonstrate an understanding of the cultural and social barriers that can exist when accessing health-related services.

Physical Requirements: Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a hand-held learning device and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Promote a positive team-based approach to student care and learning.