Interim Middle School Science Teacher - Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School, located in Lake Worth, FL is searching for an Interim Middle School Science Teacher.
The Diocese is dedicated to providing excellent working conditions with competitive compensation in order to attract and retain an outstanding workforce. The Diocese of Palm Beach offers a competitive benefits package to employee’s working 30 or more hours per work week consisting of comprehensive medical, vision, dental, LTD, group life insurance, optional life insurance. The diocese also provides a 403(b)-retirement plan to all employees. Information on our benefits and retirement programs can be found here.
Key Expectations of all SHS employees:
- Demonstrates support of the school’s mission and policies
- Consistently models Sacred Heart School values
- Builds positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues by establishing effective communication through listening, responsiveness, openness, availability, and approachability
- Takes initiative and ownership in displaying positive work ethic and behaviors and encourages this attitude in others
- Maintains proficiency in the field through personal and professional development that strengthens the role and the school
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Adhere to the Diocese of Palm Beach Code of Conduct with emphasis on confidentiality and the ability to exercise discretion and good judgment
- Experience in integrating technology into the curriculum
- Ability to work effectively with parents as a partner in each student’s educational experience
- Ability to use a variety of communication/teaching styles and methods
- The ability to hold students to a high and clearly articulated standard of performance
- Strong ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task as well as being self-motivated
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must be proficient in lesson planning and executing lessons
- The candidate should be flexible and adaptive and be able to work collaboratively within a professional learning community with colleagues and administration
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to respect confidentiality and consistently exercise discretion and good business judgment
Education and Experience
- A bachelor’s degree is preferred
- A valid Florida Professional Teaching Certificate in the area of science 5-9 is preferred, or be in the process of certification
Physical and Work Requirements:
- Occasional light lifting and carrying of under 15 pounds
- Occasional moderate carrying and lifting of 15 – 44 pounds
- Frequent use both hands and fingers (i.e. typing)
- Frequent extended periods of sitting
- Occasional periods of standing, kneeling and climbing
- Occasional ability of minimal hearing (i.e. loud noises, sirens) and routine hearing (i.e. listening to others in conversation)
- Occasional time spent working closely with others
To apply, download and complete the "Employment Application" from the following link: DPB Applications
Please forward the employment application, resume, salary requirements and list of references to the attention of Dr. Patricia Sheetz
Via US Mail: Sacred Heart School
410 N M Street
Lake Worth Beach, Fl 33460
Via Email: drsheetz@sacredheartfamily.com