Academy of the Sacred Heart is currently accepting résumés for a Middle School Innovation Lab Faculty.

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, faculty, 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.
• Works with the counselors and learning specialists to aid students in achieving the maximum development and growth, both within and beyond the classroom, achieved through observation of students' behavior and needs, consultation with the counselors and referrals, when indicated.
• 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, grade level 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
• Leads activities that build relationships in weekly advisory groups
• Agrees to fulfill the terms of the contract of employment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Fosters and facilitates the social, emotional, and intellectual growth of all students and
  advisees
• Instructs students and faculty in innovative and engaging ways
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• Works collaboratively with faculty in all divisions to integrate Innovation Lab into subject
  areas
• Applies best practices in assigned teaching field
• Remains knowledgeable of best practices in maker’s spaces
• Remains up to date with technology and machinery in Innovation Lab
• Maintains safety protocols in Innovation Lab
• Maintains equipment and materials in Innovation Lab and maker’s space
• 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, Parent Night, 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 in an early childhood program

About Academy of the Sacred Heart

The Academy of the Sacred Heart 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 24 Network of Sacred Heart Schools in the United States-Canada sponsored by the Religious of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ).

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