POSITION
Saint Thomas Academy seeks a Long-Term Substitute French Teacher beginning immediately
through March 12, 2021 (potential to be extended). The qualified candidate will be willing to embrace
the mission of Saint Thomas Academy and the philosophy of the World Language Department.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Saint Thomas Academy employees advance the mission of the Academy by developing the
intellectual, spiritual, moral and physical potential of each cadet, and by cultivating the practice of
leadership so that each student has the skills and confidence to be a leader.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support Saint Thomas Academy and the St. Paul/Minneapolis Archdiocese’s mission and
goals and actively articulate them to the Academy’s constituents and the wider community- Actively participate in World Language department functions of the Academy
- In support of the mission and goals of Saint Thomas Academy, employees will follow all
school policies and procedures
- Provide leadership consistent with Catholic teaching; practicing Catholic in good-standing
with the Church preferred
REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that provide for effective teaching strategies
and maximize time on task- Utilize a variety of instructional techniques to meet the individual needs of students
- Create a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate
teaching strategies
- Encourage student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study
habits
- Recognize learning problems and make referrals as appropriate
- Use effective oral and written expression
- Assist in the ongoing curriculum revision process
- Utilize technology and current research in instruction
- Maintain course work information and communications on department website
- Provide additional time beyond the regular schedule for students in need of assistance
- Develop guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate techniques that
are consistently applied
- Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and
facilities
- Manage student behavior in the classroom and on all school premises and apply appropriate
and effect measures in cases of misbehavior
- Maintain contact and communication with parents through parent-teacher conferences,
telephone, e-mail and written communication
Student evaluation:
- Evaluate accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods
- Provide progress and interim reports as required
- Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents and
teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics and state and federal law.
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH:
- Participate in professional growth, in-services, workshops and staff development
opportunities to improve knowledge of subject matter, maintain professional licensure and
improve best practices- Cooperate with administration in planning appropriate in-service training programs
- Attend faculty, department and committee meetings as required
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Appropriate degree and experience working with middle and/or high school students required
- Advanced degree and appropriate licensure preferred
Further Instructions:
Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume and references to:
Brian Edel, Director of Upper School, bedel@cadets.com, and
Deborah Berglund, HR Manager, Saint Thomas Academy, dberglund@cadets.com or
mail to 949 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Position will remain open until filled