History/English Language Arts Teacher, Bishop OGorman Catholic Schools
Position:
History/English Language Arts Teacher

Job ID:
3439

County:
Region 2 - Sioux Falls Metro


Posted:
January 22, 2025




Contact Information:
Bishop OGorman Catholic Schools
3100 W 41st St.
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
District Website

Contact:
Claire Herbst
Phone: 6055753356
Fax:
District Email


Job Description:

Shape the future and teach History and English at Bishop O†Gorman Junior High for the 2025-2026 school year! Inspire young minds with the power of storytelling, language, and history. Your passion for education will help students connect the past, present, and future! 

Our ‘Mission’ desires “to form a community of faith and learning by promoting a Catholic way of life through Gospel values and academic excellence.” We are seeking an individual who will exhibit the ‘Core Values’ of Bishop O†Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity and create an environment of trust. 

Location:

Bishop O’Gorman Junior High

Job Description:

  • Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging History and English  lessons that encourage active learning and critical thinking

  • Create lesson plans and instructional frameworks aligned with curriculum maps and academic standards

  • Provide diverse learning materials, resources, and teaching methods to address the varied needs of students and their academic growth

  • Assign , evaluate, and grade classroom, homework, tests, and projects while offering timely and constructive feedback. Maintain accurate records of student progress

  • Stay current on development in History and English education, teaching strategies, and resources, integrating these into classroom practices as appropriate

  • Foster a positive and respectful learning environment by supervising students, maintaining discipline, and offering support to those with academic challenges

  • Participate in school events, department meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and fundraisers while promoting the Bishop O†Gorman Catholic Schools mission and upholding professionalism and confidentiality

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution

  • Exhibit the core values of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools:  Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity

  • Knowledge of relevant technology

  • Excellent verbal and written communication

  • Good problem solving and decision making skills

  • Self-motivated with high energy

Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools is a Preschool-12 grade school system. Our six elementary schools, junior high, and high school exemplify Gospel values, strong student achievement, and community service. Apply today to be considered for this position.



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