1st Grade Teacher - St. Philip Neri School

Archdiocese of Indianapolis; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate elementary teacher for the upcoming school year. This role offers the opportunity to inspire and educate students in a nurturing and faith-based environment. Candidates will engage in rigorous instruction while fostering strong relationships with students and families. The school values collaboration among staff and provides professional development to support educators in their growth. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the lives of children in underserved communities and help shape future leaders through a high-quality Catholic education.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Indiana teacher's license or in process of obtaining.
• Experience in an urban elementary school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, rigorous instruction tailored to student needs.
• Create safe and positive learning environments that reflect Catholic values.
• Collaborate with colleagues to close achievement gaps.

Skills

Effective Instruction Planning

Data-Driven Decision Making

Building Relationships

Classroom Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

St. Philip Neri Catholic School, a Mother Theodore Catholic Academy in Indianapolis, seeks a passionate, hardworking, and dedicated educator for an elementary teacher position for the 2025-2026 school year. St. Philip Neri Catholic School provides an extraordinary Catholic education to form leaders and saints, preparing children for lives that make God known, loved and served.

St. Philip Neri Teachers:

1. Work relentlessly with colleagues to close the achievement gap and put students on the path to College and Heaven.
2. Model and invite others into the joy of the Gospel.
3. Plan and deliver effective, high-quality, rigorous instruction that meets students' needs and ensures student understanding.
4. Create safe, positive, and joyful learning environments that strengthen the Catholic identity of the school.
5. Build strong relationships with students and families.
6. Use data to inform instruction.
7. Benefit from support of leadership team staff, one-on-one professional coaching, professional formation workshops, and faith formation opportunities.

Successful candidates should also:

1. Believe deeply that all students can and will learn.
2. Exhibit the core values of love, integrity, virtue, and excellence.
3. Demonstrate self-awareness and a hunger for growth.
4. Have experience in an urban elementary school setting (preferred).
5. Hold a Bachelor's degree (required).
6. Have a valid Indiana teacher's license (in process of obtaining or seeking reciprocity) (required).

Successful candidates join the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and the Mother Theodore Catholic Academy network of schools. Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis operate as an extension of the family to unite faith and educational excellence through Gospel values, high educational standards, prayer, and sacraments. To work in a Mother Theodore Catholic Academy is to join a group of people ready to do whatever it takes to give children in underserved communities an excellent education. Mother Theodore Catholic Academies bring together teachers and staff members that share the belief that we are always learning and provide the leadership, coaching, and talent development to meet your desire for continuous growth as a professional.