ELA & Social Studies Teacher job at The Archdiocese of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI, US

Job Description

ELA & Social Studies Teacher

I. Position Summary
The ELA & Social Studies Teacher at Saint John Paul II Catholic School fosters the intellectual, spiritual, social, and emotional growth of students in keeping with the Catholic mission of the school. This role involves designing, delivering, and evaluating instruction in both English Language Arts and Social Studies, integrating faith-based perspectives, and promoting a culture of excellence and reverence.

II. Responsibilities

Instructional Duties
- Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons in
  - English Language Arts (reading, writing, grammar, speaking, listening)
  - Social Studies (history, geography, civics, culture
- Differentiate instruction to address varied learner needs, including remediation and enrichment
- Use diverse instructional strategies, including technology and project-based learning
- Design formative and summative assessments; track and analyze student progress
- Provide timely, meaningful feedback to students and families
- Foster critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and problem solving
Faith & Community Integration
- Model and promote the Catholic identity and mission of the school
- Integrate Catholic values, Scripture, and Church tradition into classroom instruction and culture
- Participate in school liturgies, prayer services, retreats, and other faith formation activities
- Cultivate a classroom climate of respect, responsibility, kindness, and reverence
Professional Duties
- Maintain discipline and classroom management consistent with Gospel values
- Establish open, respectful communication with parents/guardians
- Collaborate with colleagues, support staff, and administration for curricular coherence and student support
- Attend staff meetings, professional development sessions, and school events
- Keep accurate records of student grades, attendance, work, and evaluations
- Uphold school policies, procedures, and accreditation standards

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III. Qualifications & Attributes

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field (Or working towards teaching degree)
Valid teaching license/certification per state or diocesan requirements or working towards license
Experience teaching ELA and/or Social Studies preferred
Demonstrated classroom management, organizational, and communication skills
A practicing Catholic in good standing (preferred)
Passion for Catholic education and commitment to fostering students’ spiritual growth

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IV. Working Conditions & Expectations

Full-time, ten-month position
Classroom-based with regular engagement in religious life of the school
Occasional evening or weekend commitments (e.g. parent meetings, school events)
Participation in retreats, faith formation, and community-building events

Compensation

Type

Notes

Additional Information

Start Date

2025-10-16

Location

St. John Paul II Catholic School - Milwaukee (F45)

Department

County

Milwaukee

Job Category

Schools - Teachers

Employment Type

Full Time

Notes

To Apply

Instructions

Contact: Myriam McClellan, Principal 3344 S.16th Street Milwaukee WI 53215 414-383-3453

Contact Name

Myriam McClellan, Principal

Address

[email protected]

Phone

414-383-3453

Fax

Job Tags

Full time, Afternoon shift,

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