4th Grade Teacher

Posted August 24, 2026 • Full-time • 0-2 years experience • Undergraduate degree required

About the role

Under the direction of the school principal, the 4th Grade Teacher supports the Diocese of Nashville in its mission to evangelize and catechize youth in a Catholic elementary-school environment. The position is responsible for fostering the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical development of children in the 2026-27 school year.

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.
• Helps build the school’s faith community by participating in and planning school religious and service activities.
• Prepares for all elements of classroom instruction and interactions with students and colleagues.
• Demonstrates effective planning skills by preparing lessons that implement stated goals and objectives and incorporate school and diocesan curriculum objectives.
• Demonstrates current, thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter and communicates effectively with students.
• Organizes classroom learning and materials to maximize student time on tasks and motivates student learning.
• Cooperates with the principal in developing instructional programs that meet the needs of the students.
• Develops and uses effective methods of evaluation directly related to curriculum objectives and concepts taught; consistently and effectively evaluates student progress.
• Establishes a consistent disciplinary approach that promotes self-direction and positive self-image; sets high standards for student behavior and manages inappropriate behavior effectively.
• Maintains a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• Works effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents.
• Demonstrates effective communication with parents concerning student progress.
• Enforces diocesan and school policies and regulations at all times; maintains confidentiality of information and displays sound judgment in dress and general behavior.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.

Requirements

• Active Tennessee teaching license with an endorsement in Elementary K-5, or enrollment in an approved job-embedded educator preparation program.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• 2–5 years of classroom experience preferred.

About the employer

The Diocese of Nashville is a growing and vibrant diocese whose mission of “Living and Proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ, Welcoming All!” is at the heart and focus of everything it does.