Career Center

About our School

St. Gabriel's Catholic School and St. Michael's Catholic Academy together create one outstanding co-educational Independent Catholic school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade on two adjacent campuses in Austin, Texas. The Lower School is comprised of PreK 3-4th grades, the Middle School houses grades 5-8, and the High School contains grades 9-12. St. Gabriel's and St. Michael's is a Christ-centered, college preparatory learning community, inspiring lives of service, courage, personal integrity, and intellectual curiosity. We are distinguished by our Catholic tradition, a welcoming and diverse community, excellent academic programs and a variety of extracurricular activities. Additionally, we are a technology rich school. Thus, teachers are expected to demonstrate meaningful skill with technology and an enthusiasm for technological growth in order to create authentic learning experiences for their students. Teachers at St. Gabriel's and St. Michael's further serve as role models that inspire students to critically think, reflect, explore and apply their faith concretely to their lives. We are one community, on two campuses, with three divisions, united in our commitment to put students first as we educate them in mind, body, and spirit.

Job Summary

The assistant teacher fulfills the mission of St. Gabriel’s Catholic School by assisting the Saber Kids lead teacher in planning, guiding, and evaluating the learning process of the students entrusted in the St. Gabriel’s Catholic School After-School Saber Kids program.  As a team, we will provide an appropriate learning atmosphere and activities designed to maximize student enjoyment and student competencies and skills for intellectual, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual growth toward a successful future.  The teacher has decision-making responsibilities within essential job functions, in keeping with school policies.  The position is hired and evaluated by the Director of Auxiliary Programs.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
• Acts as a witness of Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
• With the lead teacher…
• Plans for instruction with logically sequenced objectives, based on adopted curriculum and submitted to supervisor
• Provides appropriate material and resources for students to engage in learning
• Uses effective instructional methods/models according to professional standard practice
• Provides instruction for understanding
• Practices positive, consistent discipline in the management of the classroom
• Communicates with parents regarding behavioral or safety concerns
• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
• Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school, students and staff
• Collaborates with peers to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning
• Conferences with parents upon request and responds to messages in a timely manner
• Demonstrates a willingness to respond to individual learning needs

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working with elementary aged children
• Meets the minimum requirements for teaching field as set forth by the Diocese and 
• Current CPR/AED certification and first aid training

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
• Able to work independently and self-motivate
• Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
• Able to work well with others in the school community
• Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Skill in motivating and engaging students
• Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format
• Skill in job appropriate technology
• Skill in critical thinking and planning

Working Conditions

• Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
• Required to teach afternoons
• Required to work in standard classroom, gym, field, and school conditions
• Mental/Physical Demands
• Required to lift or carry classroom supplies, textbooks, furniture, and equipment, including athletic equipment
• Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of anger
• Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak on a daily basis
• Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading
• Required to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise, activity, and inclement weather

St. Gabriel's Catholic School and St. Michael's Catholic Academy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all personnel actions and in the administration of all policies and programs.

St. Gabriel's Catholic School and St. Michael's Catholic Academy employs individuals without regard to race, color, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation as protected by federal, state, or local law.

About St. Gabriel's Catholic School and St. Michael's Catholic Academy, Co-Educational Catholic Day School

St. Michael’s Catholic Academy in Austin, TX, is a Christ-centered, college preparatory learning community, inspiring lives of service, courage, personal integrity, and intellectual curiosity. We are distinguished by our Catholic tradition, a welcoming and diverse community, excellent academic programs and a variety of extracurricular activities.

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