1st & 2nd Grade Teacher

Marthasville, MO, US, 63357-1439

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation features an expansive coalition of schools that allow our children to develop a sense of purpose and value, receive a higher quality education, join a welcoming community and feel secure in a a dynamic future. We have a rich history, with its establishment 200 years ago by St. Rose Phillppine Duchesne. A coalition of schools serving over 50,000 students (PreK-12) within an 11-county area. The educational experience provided to our students and their families is rooted in a higher calling from God to honor and celebrate the gifts He has given us.

Job Summary

The 1st and 2nd Grade Teacher is responsible for creating a faith-filled, nurturing, and academically enriching classroom environment. The teacher will plan and deliver instruction in all core subject areas while modeling and integrating Catholic values and teachings into the daily life of the classroom. This role supports the mission of Catholic education by helping students grow spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, and socially.

Job Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and deliver daily instruction in religion, reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.
Incorporate Catholic teachings, Gospel values, and prayer into daily lessons and classroom routines.
Create a developmentally appropriate, engaging, and differentiated learning environment to meet diverse student needs.
Foster a classroom culture of respect, responsibility, and reverence consistent with Catholic values.
Assess student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments and adjust instruction accordingly.
Maintain accurate records of student achievement, attendance, and behavior.
Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress, classroom activities, and school events.
Supervise students during lunch, recess, Mass, and other school activities.
Collaborate with colleagues, administration, and support staff to ensure student success and spiritual formation.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or a related field required.
Valid teaching certification (state and/or diocesan) required or in progress.
Prior teaching experience preferred, especially in primary grades.
Practicing Catholic strongly preferred; must be committed to the mission and values of Catholic education.
Excellent classroom management, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to integrate technology and hands-on learning into instruction.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.