6th Grade Math Teacher for the remainder of the 2025-2026 School Year at St Michael Academy Inc – Nolensville, Tennessee

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Under the direction of the school principal is responsible for supporting the Diocese of Nashville in its mission to evangelize and catechize youth in a Catholic School environment.
GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Assistant Principal, the accepted candidate is responsible for teaching math and religion full time in a 6th grade middle school classroom for the duration of the school year. The teacher is responsible for fostering the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical development of children engaged in the Catholic elementary school experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church; a teacher may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Church.
• Gives evidence of lived Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of personal faith journey; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
• Help build the school’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in and plan school religious and service activities.
• Indicate an intentional approach to the school day by preparing for all elements of classroom instruction and interactions with students and colleagues.
• Demonstrate effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement stated goals and objectives and by incorporating school and diocesan curriculum objectives in lesson plans.
• Demonstrate competence in teaching by demonstrating current, thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter and be able to communicate effectively with students; be able to organize classroom learning and materials to maximize student time on tasks as well as motivate student learning.
• Cooperate with the principal in developing instructional programs that meet the needs of the students.
• Develop and use effective methods of evaluation that are directly related to curriculum objectives and to concepts and skills taught; consistently and effectively evaluate student progress.
• Establish a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self image; set high standards for student behavior and manage inappropriate behavior effectively.
• Maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• Cooperate with school and diocesan administration; work effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents.
• Demonstrate effective communication with parents concerning the progress of the students.
• At all times demonstrate professional responsibility in enforcing diocesan and school policies and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of information, display sound judgment in dress and general behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, accepting responsibility for extra-curricular and co-curricular activities of the school.