The Upstanders Free Virtual Film Screening with Interactive Q&A

Sep 17, 2021

The Upstanders Free Virtual Film Screening with Interactive Q&A: Monday, October 25 at 5:30 pm, for our next Free Virtual Film Screening: THE UPSTANDERS with Interactive Q&A .The Upstander film is about resilience and the power of connection causing us all to examine our behavior, inspiring us to do better, be better, and stand up against victimization and cyber-bullying. Free reservations for this online screening will be available shortly. A faith-filled panel will be live after the film’s screening. We hope you can join us on October 25.

Active Listening

Feb 22, 2019

 Andy T. Pham Good listening involves you being attentive to a person’s words. Great listening or active listening requires you being attentive to a person’s emotional state and needs. Active listening goes beyond the words themselves and focuses on the reasoning for...

Second Grade Teacher, Holy Family School, 2024 – 2025 School Year

Jun 28, 2024

Holy Family School is a Preschool–8th grade school located in San Jose, California. Holy Family School is a Catholic Community with a commitment to faith development and active engagement in learning. We provide intentional academic and co-curricular programs, building foundational skills for ongoing success in high school and beyond. Through our shared values and beliefs, we partner with families to create an atmosphere of support and acceptance for all students to flourish.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING (and other duties as assigned):  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

  • Design and implement curriculum, instruction, and assessments aligned with the designated standards and research-based practices. 
  • Utilize assessment data to implement responsive instructional interventions to support the learning of every student. 
  • Model and be supportive of a faith-filled Catholic environment in both words and actions. 
  • Maintain and demonstrate strong classroom management skills in accordance with the school’s philosophy and classroom rules to support a safe, positive, productive learning environment. 
  • Meet the academic and socio-emotional needs of diverse learners, approaching students from an asset perspective. 
  • Implement school-wide systems outlined by the school administration. 
  • Engage in all collaborative and professional learning sessions scheduled by the school and Department of Catholic Schools 
  • Collaborate with school employees. 
  • Communicate and partner with parents on a regular basis. 
  • Cover assigned staff duties, including recess supervision, as well as other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the school administration. 
  • Maintain absolute confidentiality over student and institutional information. 

Other Duties & Responsibilities: 

  • Act as a role model of professionalism in a Catholic environment. 
  • Support the philosophy, policies, and goals of the school, as well as the decisions made by the Principal and Administrators. 
  • Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all students. 
  • Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in the parent/student handbook and employee handbook. 
  • Work as part of a team 
  • Attend faculty, administrative, and all other meetings as needed. 

Vision, Strategy and Leadership: 

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills. 
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. 

Collaboration and Communication: 

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. 

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES: 

  • Strong managerial and administrative skills 
  • Able to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, diocesan departments, and the general public. 
  • Able to interact with school-aged children in a warm, confident manner. 
  • Self-motivated and reliable. 
  • Knowledge of first-aid procedures. 
  • Ability to work independently and with a sense of immediacy. 
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills with a strong customer service focus (internal and external). 
  • Ethical and discreet team player. 

QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, or physical demands required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. 

Education and/or Experience: 

  • Bachelor’s degree is required. 
  • A valid CA teaching credential preferred. 
  • Master’s degree in an educational field, preferred. 
  • Experience in Catholic education, preferred. 

Leadership Skills: 

  • Coaching/Mentoring 

Language Skills:  

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders of the school. 
  • English, required. 

Technical Skills:  

  • Proficient at word processing, presentation, and electronic mail applications. 
  • Experience with school information systems (SIS). 

Physical Demands:  

  • Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, lifting, repetitive motion, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, stretching, twisting. 
  • Can operate standard office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, personal computer, telephone, and alarm system. 
  • Can lift 10 lbs. in compliance with safety standards. 
  • Level of vision, hearing, speaking required. 

Other Requirements:  

  • Must have an understanding and acceptance for the mission of the Catholic Church.  
  • Must support the teachings and values of the Catholic Church and its mission and act as a Minister of the Faith. 

Salary Range: $63,000 – $100,000 per year based on education and experience.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to school Principal, Vida Covington, at Vida.covington@hfsj.org

Part-Time Instructional Assistant, St. Lawrence Elementary and Middle School, 2024 – 2025 School Year

Jun 17, 2024

Saint Lawrence Elementary and Middle School challenges students from diverse backgrounds to grow academically and emotionally within a supportive Catholic community. Our school fosters individuality and active learning, helping children thrive now and in the future.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Principal, the Instructional Assistant is responsible for aiding the teacher in achieving educational objectives. The Instructional Assistant, under the direction of the teacher, assists in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING (and other duties as assigned):

Classroom Management and Learning Environment

  • Support the Teacher in positive classroom management and delivering effective instruction to all students, including in small groups and individually.
  • Report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
  • Assure the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures; maintain a safe, orderly, and clean learning environment.
  • Tutor individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the Teacher; monitor and oversee student drills, practices, and assignments in various subjects; confer with the Teacher concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs.
  • Maintain discipline in the absence of the Teacher.

Supervising Students

  • Supervise students both inside and outside the classroom where assigned.
  • Accept responsibility for the safety and well-being of each child.

Instructional Materials and Clerical Tasks

  • Assist the Teacher in maintaining a functioning classroom environment. Examples include but are not limited to: Classroom setup; Materials; Devices; Bulletin boards.
  • Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and exercises as well as the implementation of lesson plan.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

  • Understand the principles of child development and education models.
  • Exhibits flexibility in day-to-day school environments.
  • Excellent organizational and human relations skills.
  • Self-motivated and reliable.
  • Able to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with principal, parents, staff, and the general public.
  • Able to manage moderate levels of stress.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills with a strong customer service focus (internal and external).
  • Ethical and discreet team player.

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Act as a role model of professionalism in a Catholic environment.
  • Support the philosophy, policies, and goals of the school, as well as the decisions made by the Principal and Administrators.
  • Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all students.
  • Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in the parent/student handbook and employee handbook.
  • Work as part of a team.
  • Attend faculty, administrative, and all other meetings as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education and/or Experience:

  • High school diploma. Bachelor’s degree, preferred.
  • Course credit in child development, preferred.
  • At least two years’ experience implementing educational programming and working with students as a Teacher and/or educational aide, preferred.
  • Previous experience supervising children.
  • Sufficient training to perform tasks assigned by the Principal and/or Teacher.

 

Language Skills:

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders of the school.
  • English, required.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese) preferred.

Technical Skills:

  • First Aid and CPR certified.
  • Proficient at word processing, presentation, and electronic mail applications.
  • Experience with school information systems (SIS).
  • Ability to use devices common to classrooms (e.g.: cameras, projectors, etc.).
  • Working knowledge of Workday, or willingness to learn.
  • Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google applications.

Physical Demands:

  • Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, lifting, repetitive motion, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, stretching, twisting.
  • Can lift 10 lbs. in compliance with safety standards.
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
  • Handles exposure to climate change and temperature.
  • Can operate standard office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, personal computer, telephone, and alarm system.
  • Level of vision, hearing, speaking required.

Other Requirements:

  • Able to work evenings and weekends if required.
  • Must have an understanding and acceptance for the mission of the Catholic Church.
  • Must support the teachings and values of the Catholic Church and its mission

Salary Range: $25.71 – $29.77 per hour based on education and experience.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume at christine.frea@dsj.org

 

 

Young Adult Assembly

Jun 12, 2024

Young Adult Survey Below We are listening. Young Adults are invited to openly engage with the Catholic Church and have an important voice in the direction of our diocese. During our diocesan synod general assembly and pastoral planning process, we heard a strong...