Classroom Teacher / Bilingual Education Spanish Teacher - Full Time

Job Description:

Full Time Spanish Teacher - 2026-2027 School Year

Kolbe Cathedral Preparatory High School, Bridgeport, CT

OVERVIEW:

Under the direction of the school principal, the classroom teacher is responsible to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing diocesan approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. Educators are engaged in a school conducted by the Roman Catholic Church for the express purpose of education in the academic, social, moral and religious values promulgated by the Church.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recognize/support the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the

teachings of the Catholic Church.

• An active member of a faith community; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
• Helps build school's faith community - demonstrates a willingness to participate in and plan school religious and service

activities.

• Demonstrates effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement stated goals and objectives and by

incorporating school and diocesan curriculum objectives in lesson plans.

• Promote a safe classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Current, thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter and able to communicate effectively with students; must

organize classroom learning and materials to maximize student time on tasks and motivate student learning.

• Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learning of current developments in the educational field by attending

seminars, workshops, professional development, reading professional educational publications, etc.

• Encourage parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Coordinate with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level or PLCs, to evaluate and

assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.

• Develops and uses effective methods of evaluation that are directly related to curriculum objectives and to concepts and

skills taught; consistently and effectively evaluates student progress.

• Establish a consistent disciplinary approach that promotes self-direction and positive self-image; sets high standards for

student behavior and manages inappropriate behavior effectively as per school/diocesan policies.

• Cooperate and work effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents.
• At all times demonstrate professional responsibility in enforcing diocesan and school policies and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality, sound judgment, professional dress and general behavior.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and Office of the Superintendent of Schools.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Catholic Church.
• Excellent communications skills - written, verbal, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; a self-starter and well-organized; team player; multi-tasker
• Proficient in computer technology and related educational technology.
• Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies - adapt appropriately.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree accredited college/university in Education or related discipline to teaching assignment
• Valid State Teaching Certification in appropriate grade level and/or subject

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Practicing Roman Catholic, in good standing
• Master's Degree
• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level

Interested candidates should complete the CT Reap application, send resume, and three letters of recommendation to the attention of

cfigluizzi@kolbecaths.org.