Lower School Teacher
Published: 07/21/2025
Since 1800, when St. Madeleine Sophie Barat founded the Society of the Sacred Heart in France, Religious of the Society of the Sacred Heart and lay Sacred Heart educators have carried out her imperative of educational excellence. Today, the Network of Sacred Heart schools is an association of 25 Catholic schools across the United States and Canada, and nearly 150 schools internationally.
Independent yet united in spirit and purpose, the international community of Schools of the Sacred Heart believes in educating the whole child, and preparing her to live fully and wisely. At the core of the Sacred Heart education the Goals and Criteria are the principles that express the intentions and hopes of our 200-year tradition.
Carrollton's culture and identity are bound inextricably to the vision set forth in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Schools. These values form the moral compass that influence the choices made within our community. Learning to draw upon these values during their school days, Carrollton graduates become women of conviction, courage, and confidence.
Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart School seeks a full-time Lower School Teacher with expertise in teaching students in grades 1-3. Under the direct leadership of the Lower School Head, the Associate Lower School Head, in collaboration with the Discipline Chair, and guided by the Goals & Criteria, he/she will work independently and collaboratively to provide a stimulating and developmentally appropriate educational environment for all learners.
Responsibilities include:
- A commitment to the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart network schools as articulated in the school mission.
- Teaching students in core subjects such as math, language arts, etc.
- Organizing and managing a classroom environment to accomplish program goals safely and effectively.
- Supporting students as they develop skills and attitudes essential to realize their full potential.
- Modeling certain attributes of intelligence- academic, spiritual, and emotional- while demonstrating our belief in the dignity of all the students we serve.
- Creating and defining goals and objectives for unit and daily lesson plans, preparing classroom activities, organizing teaching materials, evaluating student performance, maintaining classroom records, and managing time effectively.
- Submitting grade reports and student comments at specified intervals.
- Holding conferences with students, parents, administrators, and other professionals.
- Engaging in curriculum reviews and collaborating on Discipline initiatives.
- Participating in faculty meetings, liturgies, chapels, retreats, school assemblies, and special events such as, but not limited to, back-to-school night and admissions showcases.
- Utilizing cognitive science and educational research to inform teaching practices.
- Participating in reflective, self-directed, ongoing professional development.
- Performing other related duties assigned.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
- A practicing Roman Catholic.
- At least three to five years of teaching experience is preferred.
- Intercultural competency and a commitment to supporting social justice, inclusion, and diversity as articulated in the Sacred Heart Goals & Criteria.
- Commitment to ongoing professional growth.
- Enthusiasm for teaching students of all abilities.
- Strong communication skills.
- Demonstrated success with effective use of technology.
To apply: Interested candidates should complete an employment application, and submit a cover letter and resume through Carrollton's Employment Opportunities website.
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