Elementary Teacher

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School is seeking an outstanding, energetic, dedicated and talented individual to fill an elementary grade teaching position for the 2024/25 school year. The successful candidate will be faith-filled, dynamic, compassionate and willing to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Our Lady of the Lake is a PK - 5th grade Catholic school in St. Joseph, Michigan. Our mission embraces the values of education, faith and citizenship. 

JOB SUMMARY
A teacher at Our Lady of the Lake is a devoted professional committed to students growing and succeeding. Teachers are responsible for creating a developmentally appropriate, safe, organized and joyful classroom environment. Each teacher will utilize current student data to drive academic growth in all students. Teachers work collaboratively to support each other and provide the best faith-filled, academically rigorous experience for all students. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, prepare, and deliver developmentally appropriate lesson plans based on diocesan approved curriculum and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities; encourage and monitor the progress of individual students. 
• Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate learning materials and resources for use in educational activities; instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments; provide appropriate feedback on work.
• Use relevant technology as defined by the school to support and differentiate instruction.
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development utilizing information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Maintain student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing expectations, procedures and consequences as set forth by the school and diocese.
• Participate in department, school, parent and diocesan meetings.
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
• Participate in appropriate professional development and activities.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum B.A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related field
• Valid Michigan teaching certification with appropriate endorsements or ability to obtain within three years of being hired.
• Must complete state and national background checks and diocesan required VIRTUS training
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology, including implementation of MakerSpace.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 lbs. 

Interested candidates please submit a letter of interest, resume and references, to:
Sherri Kirscner, Principal Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School
[email protected]
269-429-0227

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High School Math Teacher

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School-Downtown Campus is seeking an outstanding, energetic, dedicated and talented individual to fill a full time high school math position for the 2024-2025 school year. The successful candidate will be faith-filled, dynamic, compassionate and willing to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School is a PK-12 Catholic school in St. Joseph, Michigan. Please note that this position is at the Downtown Campus, where the Middle and High School are located. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, rooted in Sacred Scripture and centered on the Eucharist, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School embraces the values of Education, Faith and Citizenship. 

JOB SUMMARY
A teacher at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School is a devoted professional committed to students growing and succeeding. Teachers are responsible for creating a developmentally appropriate, safe, organized and joyful classroom environment. Each teacher will utilize current student data to drive academic growth in all students. Teachers work collaboratively to support each other and provide the best faith-filled, academically rigorous experience for all students. 


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, prepare, and deliver developmentally appropriate lesson plans based on diocesan approved curriculum and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities; encourage and monitor the progress of individual students. 
• Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate learning materials and resources for use in educational activities; instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments; provide appropriate feedback on work.
• Use relevant technology as defined by the school to support and differentiate instruction.
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development utilizing information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Maintain student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing expectations, procedures and consequences as set forth by the school and diocese.
• Participate in department, school, parent and diocesan meetings.
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
• Participate in appropriate professional development and activities.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum B.A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related field
• Degree in the field of mathematics preferred
• Valid Michigan teaching certification with appropriate endorsements
• Must complete state and national background checks and diocesan required VIRTUS training
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology, such as Google Classroom, Google Apps for Education, and other pertinent education applications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. 

Interested candidates please submit a letter of interest, resume and references, to:    
Pierre (Nic) Antoine, M. Ed.-Middle/High School Principal, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School 
[email protected] 
269-983-2511     
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The Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo spans 9 counties in southwest Michigan and has 21 Catholic schools educating students in Preschool – Grade 12 in mind, body and spirit. Our schools serve both the faith community and society by educating children to contribute to the common good by becoming active and caring members of the communities, cities, and nation in which they live. Each of our 21 schools is dynamic and distinctive in their own way. They vary in size and are located in both urban and rural areas, but all share the same goal: to prepare students to live lives devoted to Christ through distinctive and dynamic academic experiences and service opportunities. 

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Substitute Teachers

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School 
Grades 6th - 12th: Downtown Campus, 915 Pleasant Street, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085 
Grades PS - 5th: South Campus: 3165 Washington Avenue, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085
Ph: 269.983.2511
website: ollakers.org 

Position: Substitute Teacher 
Salary: $85.00-95.00 per day rate

Application: Send resume and credentials to [email protected]

Duties & Expectations: 
• Assume duties of the regular classroom teacher promptly and in accordance with school rules and diocesan policies 
• Implement existing lesson plans that ensure the integrity of academic time and motivates students to learn and participate.
• Instruct students on a variety of classroom topics/courses of instruction, as determined by the lesson plans and in accordance with school rules and diocesan policies.  
• Assign reasonable tasks and homework to students in accordance with the school’s lesson plans.
• Create a classroom environment that supports learning and various types of learning styles of students. 
• May supervise students in out-of-class settings (such as assemblies, lunchroom) as directed by the school’s plans and calendar.
• Maintain classroom control that fosters a safe, positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with the school rules and diocesan policies.  

*Please note that if school is mandated to return to a virtual setting, the substitute should be prepared and competent to teach off-site. Training is available for long-term substitutes.