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Ascension Catholic Academy

HR/Finance Administrative Assistant- Data entry, file maintenance, organization

Full time, 40 hours/week: Monday-Friday

Please send cover letter and resume to Alison Keller at akeller@acamn.org

St. John Paul II Catholic School

Ascension Catholic School

7th Grade Reading & Science Teacher

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Employment in and by the Church is substantially different from secular employment. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, such that it can embarrass the Church or give rise to scandal. This position does not require that the employee be a Catholic. It is expected that all employees respect Catholic doctrine and religious practices. Reasonable accommodation for the religious practice of employees not of the Catholic faith will be provided.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
To be present where needed, ready to work for all scheduled hours and classes as needed to meet responsibilities. Includes recognizing when situations require more effort, putting in more time when needed, satisfying responsibilities in a timely manner, providing an example of punctuality and attendance, and generally ensuring that all instruction of children is taken care of in a professional and responsible manner.

1. Educational Leaders – Provide educational leadership
   • Responsible for teaching of regular curriculum
   • Direct classroom volunteers
   • Direct classroom tutors
   • Write language objectives on Madeline Hunter style plans
   • Formulate/follow appropriate daily schedule
   • Monitor/document student behavior on proper documentation sheets
   • Prepare for Parent/Teacher conferences and facilitate
   • Assign and check relevant homework
   • Track/document student grades accurately using Cornerstone
   • Prepare/facilitate Core Knowledge projects for Core Knowledge Nites
   • Keep a log of parent/teacher communications (phone calls, notes home, etc.) for each student
   • Keep parents abreast of their child’s progress or lack thereof, in a timely and on-going manner
   • When interacting with students, parents, co-workers, parishioners, volunteers, and other community members, employees must conduct themselves in a responsible, professional manner consistent with Catholic teaching, inside and outside of work when engaging in any kind of communication (social media, email, blog, etc.).
2. Provide Supervision/Oversee and Direct:
   • Support and assist volunteers as appropriate for your position.
   • Students
   • Field trip activities and details
   • Student community services
   • Playground (scheduled)
   • Breakfast (scheduled)
   • Bus duty (scheduled)
   • Checking bathrooms after class visits
3. Spirituality
   • Practice of the Christian faith is required
   • Engage in regular Church attendance
   • Model Christian values
   • Experience with Scripture study program
   • Teach Catholic Religion curriculum
   • Teach Respect Life curriculum
   • Teach PCYI curriculum
   • Facilitate daily devotion
   • Facilitate daily prayers
4. As Directed by Principal and Vice-Principal
   • Communicate with parents regularly on formal reports and at other times when needed in regard to student’s successes and areas that need improvement
   • Communicate with Administrators (regularly)
   • Actively participate in Faculty meetings
   • Actively participate in Scripture meetings
   • Lead Parent/Teacher conferences
   • Participate in IEP meetings
   • With parish staff when necessary
   • Welcome and engage with Pastor
   • Engage with stakeholders
   • Actively cooperate and work with other teachers – especially the grade level partner teacher; do ongoing planning with partner teacher
   • Communicate with whomever can appropriately bring clarity to a request, procedure, a question, a report, or anything else that is unclear
   • Participate fully and responsibly in safety, security, HR, and finance guidelines, policies and procedures.
   • Actively engage, as appropriate for this position, with providing updates and materials for communication tools, such as the website.
   5. Attendance/Participation in
   • Holy Name St. Patrick’s Party (bi-annually)
   • Holy Name/Ascension Student Exchanges (annually)
   • Marathon/Kiddie Karnival (annually)
   • Faculty Meetings (monthly/weekly when needed)
   • Scripture Meetings (monthly)
   • Teacher In-Service Days
   • Christian Church of teacher’s choice
   • School events as required by Principal
   • School Mass (monthly)
   • Graduation (annually)
   • End of Year Picnic (annually)

Job Qualifications

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. BA/BS degree
2. Appropriate educational experiences
3. Maintain current State of Minnesota Teaching License
4. Successfully complete a background check
5. Ability and willingness to actively participate in Faculty Meetings
6. Work effectively and collegially with others in a positive manner
7. Ability and willingness to make positive decisions
8. Ability to work without supervision
9. Ability and willingness to learn and implement new educational strategies
10. Ability and willingness to manage and maintain a classroom of students effectively
11. Ability and willingness to take direction from the Principal and Vice-Principal and effectively complete new programs, processes, and procedures as directed
12. Ability and willingness to differentiate instruction and write language objectives for E.L.
13. Ability and willingness to write and use Madeline Hunter style lesson plans
14. Ability and willingness to treat others as you would want to be positively treated
15. Practicing Christian, regular Church attendance, model Christian values
16. Ability and willingness to be a peace-maker
17. Must exhibit competence in age appropriate instructional methods and knowledge of subject matter being taught
18. Must demonstrate evidence of good classroom management techniques
19. Have the ability to work together positively and maintain collegial atmosphere in and out of the classroom
20. Be knowledgeable and supportive of Catholic School Mission and Philosophy
21. Be active, knowledgeable, and supportive of the Catholic faith and witness this to the community
22. Able to operate a computer, printer, and other technology to provide for effective student learning
23. Must have proficiency in technology skills as the position demands, including but not limited to the Internet, Microsoft Power Point, Word, and grading program
24. Demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies
25. Possess good people and learning skills
26. Must communicate effectively with parents, faculty/staff, administrators and the parish community
27. Keep supervisor and others appropriately informed
28. Must keep information confidential and have integrity and honesty
29. Must have the ability to plan, organize, and meet deadlines
30. Follow instructions and be able to complete tasks within appropriate timelines
31. Possess ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality
32. Able to manage and maintain a classroom of students effectively
33. Work well with others maintaining a positive and helpful attitude even in chaotic times
34. Able to comprehend instructions and follow through in a timely manner on instructions given
35. Able to respond positively and in a timely manner to the instructions given by all school administrators

POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Able to work 40 + hours per week
2. Fulfill total commitments of the educational program and other activities of the school year
3. Able to attend school-related activities such as Graduation, Christmas Program, Core Knowledge Nites, Holy Name St. Patrick’s Party and any other programs deemed necessary by the Principal and/or Vice-Principal
4. Able to move around a room for long periods of time
5. Able to speak, see, hear, and respond to students, co-workers, supervisor, etc. at all times
6. Lift and carry up to 30 pounds using proper lifting and carrying techniques
7. Ability to climb stairs

Organizational Name: Church of the Ascension: Ascension Catholic Academy

Organizational City: Minneapolis

Position Contact Name: Alison Keller

Position Contact Title: HR Coordinator/Office Manager

Position Contact Email: akeller@acamn.org

Position Contact Phone: 7637603887

Deadline: 3/31/2021

Benefits: Included

Experience: Required

Setting: Urban

Minnesota Teacher’s License: Required

Please send cover letter and resume to Alison Keller at akeller@acamn.org.