7th / 8th Grade Social Studies

St. Joseph Academy
Medical/Dental/Vision/Paid Disability/Paid AD&D Life/403(b) match/Paid Vacation 50% off childcare discount!
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
1600 West Oklahoma Avenue (Show on map)
Mar 07, 2025
Position Summary: The Teacher (TR) is responsible for the daily programming for children enrolled in the School program. The role includes implementing and providing developmentally appropriate practices and high quality and education according to the standards set forth by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI), the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP), and federal guidelines. The Teacher ensures that the needs of children and their families are understood and communicated as the primary SJA liaison. Position Reports to: Principal Qualifications: BS Degree in Education with valid DPI Certification 2+ years experience within early care working in a elementary school setting preferred Bilingual speaker (Spanish) preferred Exemplary interpersonal, collaborative, and planning skills Interest and ability to support children and their families Proficient in Microsoft Office products and office equipment Ability to analyze an issue, identify options, and implement solutions Ability to work cooperatively with people in and outside of the Education Department Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) and effectively interact with children, their family members, management, and staff members Ability to respond positively to work direction and guidance from others Ability to work independently, managing multiple demanding tasks under critical timeframes Equipment Used: Office equipment: personal computers, printers, phone systems, fax machine, photocopier Physical and Mental Requirements: Must have ability to sit (25%), walk/stand (75%), routinely throughout the shift. Must be able to periodically lift up to 50 lbs. Must have functional senses/manual dexterity to carry out the job; communicate effectively; and use of office equipment. Must have the ability to deal effectively with the stress of managing emergency/critical situations and multiple tasks. Environmental Conditions: Performs duties with exposure to infectious or communicable diseases inherent to care children, and occasional exposure to loud or unpleasant voices due to unpredictable behavior of the children and seasonal exposure to high humidity, heat and cold due to the internal and external environment.