Teacher

Job Summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis seeks an Elementary Teacher to foster a Christ-centered, academically excellent learning environment that nurtures the spiritual, intellectual, social and emotional growth of each student.

Job Responsibilities

• Faith Formation: Model and promote Catholic values in all interactions. Incorporate faith-based principles into lessons and activities. Foster an inclusive environment reflecting Catholic teachings, including reverence, respect and responsibility. Participate in liturgies, prayer services, and religious celebrations.
• Instructional Excellence: Develop lesson plans aligned with diocesan standards. Use diverse teaching strategies, including differentiated instruction. Encourage critical thinking, creativity, and a love of learning. Integrate technology to enhance learning experiences.
• Student Development: Support students’ spiritual, academic and social-emotional growth. Maintain high expectations for behavior and achievement. Assess student progress through informal and formal methods and use data to guide instruction. Maintain accurate records of student performance and communicate regularly with parents/guardians.
• Community Engagement: Build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Support school events, activities, and Stewardship projects. Model faith, service, and academic excellence for the school community.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
• Valid teaching credential or certification appropriate for elementary education
• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church

Benefits

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence. As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events.

Our Mission

We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.