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

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Minnesota seeks a full-time Elective Teacher for grades K-8. The ideal candidate will teach various subjects, including Spanish, Art, and Financial Literacy, while fostering a supportive, faith-based learning environment. This role emphasizes creativity and collaboration, aiming to inspire students and enrich their educational experience.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life insurance

Long-term disability protection

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Qualifications

• Eager to enrich students' lives through specialized instruction.
• Ready to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and personal growth.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Skills

Creativity

Passion for teaching

Spanish Language & Culture

Financial Literacy

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Skills

Job description

St. Pascal Regional Catholic School

is 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.

• 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 annually. Starting salary is determined by the candidate's teaching experience and education level. Ascension 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.