First Grade Teacher - Saint Helena Catholic School

About the role

Teaches core first grade subjects including Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, and Religion.

Responsibilities

• Create well-planned, standards-based lessons across subject areas.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Foster a classroom environment rooted in faith, curiosity, and care.

Requirements

• Supporting mentoring and onboarding for new teachers.
• Hiring bonus for qualified candidates.
• Small class sizes (average of 12 students).
• Tuition assistance and scholarships available for staff children.
• A collaborative team committed to instructional excellence and continuous improvement.
• Strong investment in evidence-based literacy practices, coaching, and professional development.
• Tuition-free graduate degree opportunities through the Murray Institute at the University of St. Thomas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Masters degree in education.
• Experience teaching and/or working with children.
• A commitment to working in partnership with parents, colleagues, administration and students.
• Strong written and verbal language skills.
• Practicing Catholic.
• Experience or training in evidence-based early literacy instruction (preferred).
• A current Minnesota Teaching License (preferred).

Skills

• Strong instructional skills.
• Deep commitment to student growth.

Benefits

• Tuition assistance and scholarships available for staff children.
• Tuition-free graduate degree opportunities through the Murray Institute at the University of St. Thomas.

Pay

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Schedule

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