1st Grade Teacher

Diocese of Green Bay; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacations and Holidays

Retirement Plan

Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

Professional Development

Health and Flexible Spending Accounts

Life at the Diocese

Job summary

Diocese of Green Bay seeks a First Grade teacher for St. John Paul II Classical School for the 2026-27 year. The role requires delivering age-appropriate lessons rooted in Catholic values, managing behavior, and tracking progress with collaboration from coaches and staff.

Our GRACE program offers a supportive, faith-filled culture in a thriving Catholic school system. A Bachelor’s degree and active licensure or path to licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in education or related program required.
• DPI license or working toward licensure within two years (Path to licensure documentation needed).
• Previous teaching experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons for first grade.
• Use effective teaching methods to facilitate learning.
• Establish clear objectives for classroom activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Passion for teaching

Highly organized

Moral values

Enthusiastic

Accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

DPI teacher licensure or pursuing licensure within 2 years

Job description

Every role helps strengthen parishes, schools, ministries, and communities across Northeast Wisconsin.

Explore a career with the Diocese of Green Bay and become part of a mission that transforms lives. Join a team where your work has purpose, your faith can flourish, and your contributions make a lasting impact.

Questions? Contact the Office of Human Resources at: 920-272-8200 .

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Benefits That Support You

Offered to full-time and primary employees.

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacations and Holidays

Retirement Plan

Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

Professional Development

Health and Flexible Spending Accounts

Life at the Diocese

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Green Bay Area Catholic Education- GRACE is looking for passionate educators to join our team for the 2026-27 school year! Our teachers change lives in a thriving Catholic school system that offers a safe, supportive and faith-filled culture to work in. We are looking for a First Grade teacher at St. John Paul II Classical School for the 2026-27 school year.

GRACE teachers are responsible for delivering individualized, age-appropriate, and standards-based content to our learners in a way they can understand, digest, and retain. To do this successfully, teachers must prepare lessons and instructional materials, manage student behavior and discipline, encourage and monitor student progress, and work with coaches, evaluators, and other teachers to improve instruction.

St. John Paul II Classical School provides a classical education rooted in centuries of Catholic faith and tradition. Our academic program encourages students to develop intellectual ability, make moral decisions, and solidify Catholic virtues. Our classical curriculum is led by Catholic teachers who truly care about all of their students. They are attentive to each child’s education and catechetical formation. We are guided by the Latin phrase, “Scientia, Fides, Caritas,” (Knowledge, Faith, Charity), which is at the core of our Christ centered

community of faith, hope, and love.

Core Responsibilities

1. Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons
2. Use proven teaching methods that facilitate student learning
3. Establish and communicate clear learning objectives for all classroom activities
4. Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing individual classroom, school-based, and district-wide policies and procedures
5. Observe, evaluate, and track student progress
6. Provide updates and feedback to students, parents, curriculum coaches, and other school personnel as needed
7. Maintain accurate and complete student records (including grades, behavioral incidents, and attendance) as required by district policy and state law
8. Collaborate with other teachers, academic coaches, and school administrators to improve instruction
9. Participate in regular professional development to enhance instructional delivery methods and student learning
10. Maintaining positive relationships with students, parents, coworkers and supervisors
11. Managing student behavior
12. Creating a safe, respectful and inclusive classroom environment
13. Communicating regularly with parents
14. Regular, punctual and reliable attendance is an essential function of this role.

Education/Certifications

• Minimum of a Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution in education or education-related program
• DPI license or working toward obtaining licensure within two years (Path to licensure documentation needed)

Experience

• Previous teaching experience preferred but not required

Core Competencies

• Extraordinary oral and written communication skills
• Passion for working with the age group you would like to teach
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong moral values and mission-driven work ethic
• Outgoing, creative, and enthusiastic personality
• Demonstrate accountability for job performance

Other:

Catholic Statement of Beliefs:

• Employees agree to not contradict Church teachings.
• Employees are asked to respect and support Catholic Statement of Beliefs.
• Be willing to pledge fidelity to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church
• Have knowledge of the classical educational method and be open to learning more.
• Be a practicing Catholic who joyfully strives to live in conformity with the Magisterium of the Catholic Church

Support GRACE

• Support GRACE’s mission of Catholic education
• Represent GRACE in a positive, professional manner when interacting with students, families, colleagues, and the community.
• Demonstrate integrity, ethical behavior, and sound judgment in all decisions and actions.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information in accordance with organizational policy and legal requirements.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, and frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk. The employee will use the hands to feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally exert or lift up to 40 pounds. Successful performance requires specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.