Posted: 10-Jun-25
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Required Education:
The Academy of the Sacred Heart in New Orleans, founded in 1867, is an independent, Catholic, college-prep institution for girls offering 17 years of instruction for toddlers through twelfth grade. Academy of the Sacred Heart is one of 25 Network of Sacred Heart Schools in the United States-Canada sponsored by the Religious of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ).
Job Description
The candidate as a Middle School faculty member is directly accountable to the Middle School Division Head. S(he) works with the Division Head, Dean of Students, students and parents to ensure that the spirit and the life of the school reflect the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart education. S(he):
- Understands, embraces and implements the school's mission and philosophy as written in the Goals and Criteria; participates in the Christ-centered life of the school; and models the school’s philosophy in working with students, parents, colleagues and administration.
- Works with the Division Head to execute responsibilities relating to the academic program: curriculum development and implementation, classroom design, classroom management, student evaluation, progress reports and parent communication.
- Actively supervises as well as interacts with students while on the play yard.
- Plans and maintains a safe, clean learning environment and in assuring the well-being and safety of the children in his/her care.
- Maintains a cooperative attitude of working together with the Division Head, colleagues, volunteers and parents in planning and implementing activities.
- Attends and participates in the following: chapels, liturgical functions, retreats, faculty/department/in-service meetings, assemblies, parent assemblies, conferences and other school functions, as requested.
- Maintains professional currency by yearly participation in the professional development program (which includes opportunities for attendance at conferences, workshops and educational meetings, and for advanced degree coursework) and by regular reading of educational journals discipline-related materials, and social-emotional best practices
- Agrees to fulfill the terms of the contract of employment.
Primary Responsibilities
- Middle School Math & Algebra 1 Instructor
- Serves as advisor to student group
- Instructs in innovative and engaging ways
- Collects, analyzes, and shares information regarding student progress and goals for growth
- Attends faculty meeting and Professional Learning Community sessions, pursues opportunities for professional development, and contributes to committees on campus
- Assists with additional duties as needed, Open House, Admission Tours, School Visits, etc.
- Models ethical and professional behavior including compliance with the school’s technology and social media policy
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in content area or Elementary/Middle Education
- Master’s Degree preferred
- At least three years of teaching experience