2025-2026 Opening: K-8 Elective Teacher - St. Pascal Regional Catholic School

Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis; Minnesota; On-site; USD 36,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Pascal Regional Catholic School seeks a creative Elective Teacher for grades K-8 to enrich students' lives through various specialized subjects like Spanish and Art within a nurturing, faith-based environment. The role includes curriculum design, collaboration with faculty, and maintaining effective communication with parents.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Life insurance options

Long-term disability protection

Qualifications

• Qualified educator capable of teaching electives.
• Energy and passion for student engagement.
• Integration of Catholic values in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement engaging curriculum.
• Create a supportive learning environment.
• Maintain effective communication with parents.

Skills

Creative teaching

Engagement

Collaboration

Integration of Catholic values

Education

Teaching certification

Job description

St. Pascal Regional Catholic Schoolis seeking a full-time, creative, and qualified educator to join our team as an Elective Teacher for grades K-8. The ideal candidate will bring energy and passion to teaching a range of elective courses, with opportunities to work with students at every grade level.We are open to candidates who can teach one or more of the following subject areas:

• Spanish Language & Culture
• Screen Strong Curriculum(helping students understand and manage screen time, and strengthening family connections)
• Art
• Music
• Socratic Seminar
• Financial Literacy
• Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Skills

This is an excellent opportunity for an educator who is eager to enrich students’ lives through specialized instruction while supporting our Catholic mission of nurturing the whole child—mind, body, and spirit. If you are enthusiastic about working with children in a faith-based environment and ready to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and personal growth across all grade levels, we encourage you to apply.General Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of our teachers is to actively make progress toward excellent instruction that supports our mission. Our Ascension Catholic Academy competencies outline our expectations for instructional excellence and can be found here.

ACA Teacher Competencies.pdf

• Design and implement engaging curriculum in your area(s) of expertise
• Create a supportive learning environment that encourages student participation
• Integrate Catholic values within your subject area(s)
• Collaborate with faculty to support overall student development
• Maintain effective communication with parents and staff
• Track and document student progress
• Participate in faculty meetings and professional development

Salary Range: $36,300 - $85,000 annuallyStarting salary is determined by the candidate's teaching experience and education levelAscension Catholic Academy follows a structured step-and-lane salary schedule similar to public schools. The final compensation package will be based on verified teaching experience and educational credentials.Ascension Catholic Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.Benefits Overview:Ascension Catholic Academy provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our benefits include medical and dental insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents, with options for a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), depending on the chosen health plan. Employees receive life insurance with the option for supplemental coverage, as well as long-term disability protection. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match for retirement planning. Full benefit details, terms, and conditions are outlined in Ascension’s Employee Handbook and plan documents, available upon request. Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on employment status and length of service.