5th Grade Teacher
St Louis, MO, US, 63115-2238
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
St. Louis Catholic Academy, a K-8 Catholic elementary school located in St. Louis, MO, seeks applicants for the role of 5th Grade Primary Teacher to join our primary team. This role involves serving as the homeroom teacher for 5th grade while also teaching mathematics in a rotational system for students in grades 3-5. The ideal candidate will be passionate about math instruction, committed to fostering academic excellence, and dedicated to integrating faith-based values into daily lessons and interactions.
Job Responsibilities
- Serve as the 5th-grade homeroom teacher while specializing in math instruction for grades 3-5.
- Plan and implement engaging, student-centered math lessons that align with curriculum standards.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students across multiple grade levels.
- Collaborate with colleagues to ensure curriculum alignment and effective instructional strategies.
- Foster a positive, faith-based learning environment that supports students’ academic and moral development.
Job Requirements
Required
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Commitment to becoming an expert in elementary education.
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Commitment to using data to inform teaching and learning.
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Willingness to continue learning and growing as an educator.
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Earned a Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
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Missouri state certification; may be working towards certification.
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Demonstrated commitment to innovation and social justice.
Preferred
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At least two years of teaching experience, preferably in a Catholic school.
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Experience educating or collaborating with elementary school students.
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Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting assessment data for continuous student learning.
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Knowledge and capability with technologies in education.
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Commitment to and experience partnering with families.
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Flexibility and resiliency.
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Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.
Salary and Starting Date
Salary will be commensurate with experience and education and additional compensation for professional development. The starting date is August 1, 2025.
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Application Process
Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae/resume, and names of three references with full contact information. All materials should be submitted to M. Blair (blair@slca-stl.org). This search will remain open until filled.
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.