1st Grade Teacher

The Catholic Diocese of Trenton; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Paul Catholic School in Princeton, NJ, seeks a dedicated First Grade Teacher for a full-time position. The ideal candidate is collaborative, student-centered, and committed to fostering academic excellence while nurturing spiritual, social, and emotional growth.

The role emphasizes differentiated instruction, effective communication with families, and collaboration with a faith-filled team to support student success and uphold Catholic education values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• New Jersey Teaching Certification (or eligibility) required.
• Strong classroom management and instructional skills.
• Proficiency with educational technology and classroom technology integration.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment
• Plan and deliver high-quality instruction aligned with curriculum standards
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students
• Assess student progress and communicate effectively with families
• Collaborate with colleagues, administration, and support staff to promote student success
• Support and uphold the mission and values of Catholic education

Skills

classroom management

instructional skills

communication

collaboration

educational technology

Education

Bachelor's degree

New Jersey Teaching Certification

Job description

First Grade Teacher (Full-Time Position)

St. Paul Catholic School â Princeton, NJ

St. Paul Catholic School, a co-educational PreK-8 parish school in the Diocese of Trenton serving more than 285 students, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic First Grade Teacher for a full-time position.

We are looking for a passionate educator who is committed to fostering academic excellence while nurturing the spiritual, social, and emotional growth of each child. The ideal candidate is collaborative, student-centered, and eager to work as part of a faith-filled community of educators.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment
• Plan and deliver high-quality instruction aligned with curriculum standards
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students
• Assess student progress and communicate effectively with families
• Collaborate with colleagues, administration, and support staff to promote student success
• Support and uphold the mission and values of Catholic education

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• New Jersey Teaching Certification (or eligibility for certification) required
• Strong classroom management and instructional skills
• Proficiency with educational technology and classroom technology integration
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Position Details

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule

• MondayâFriday
• 8-hour workday