Career Center

Academy of the Sacred Heart, established in 1851, is Michigan’s oldest independent school, offering a Catholic, college-preparatory education to girls (infant-Grade 12) and boys (infant-Grade 8) of many cultures and faiths. As part of an international network of schools, we are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the "Goals and Criteria,” these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education and charge our community with a unified educational mission.

At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Academy of the Sacred Heart is committed to being an equitable and inclusive community and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.

This position is the home-based teacher for a Primary classroom (early elementary: Prekindergarten, Kindergarten, Grade 1) in small class sizes of 12-15 students.  The Primary educator is the principal teacher for students in the subjects of language arts, math, and social studies.  The Primary teacher creates and administers a classroom program that is conducive to student learning and which emphasizes mutual respect for all people. 

Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Prepare and administer assignments in order to evaluate students' progress.
• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs.
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use.
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of early elementary school programs.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.

The ideal candidate will be energized by working collaboratively with colleagues in a multi-age setting. Successful candidates will demonstrate a passion for teaching and social/emotional wellness of young school students and their families along with a deep commitment to equity and inclusion. A clear commitment to the educational philosophy of Sacred Heart Schools as articulated in the https://www.sacredheartusc.education/mission/educational-philosophyis essential. 

Basic requirements include but are not limited to:

• Early Childhood and Elementary Education teaching certificate with a language arts major or minor.
• A minimum of 2 years as a lead teacher in grades Prekindergarten-Grade 1 in an independent school environment with experience teaching language arts and math.
• Strong teaching ability; enjoy working with children.
• Ability to work well with students and colleagues; willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the ASH community.
• Willingness to adapt to an existing curriculum as well as contribute ideas to enhance the respective academic programs.