3rd Grade Teacher

Paylocity; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of Nashville seeks a 3rd grade elementary teacher for the 2026-27 school year. Under the Principal’s supervision, the teacher will foster spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical development in a Catholic school setting.

The teacher will align instruction with diocesan curricula, collaborate with staff, and maintain a positive learning environment while upholding Catholic values and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Active Tennessee teaching license with Elementary K-5 endorsement or enrolled in approved program.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• 2–5 years of classroom experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes and supports the Catholic Mission of the school by teaching consistent with Church teachings.
• Gives evidence of Gospel values through active faith community participation.
• Help build the school faith community through religious and service activities.
• Prepare for all elements of classroom instruction and interactions with students and colleagues.
• Plan lessons aligned with curriculum goals and diocesan objectives.
• Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum and communicate effectively with students.
• Cooperate with principal to develop instructional programs meeting student needs.
• Develop and use evaluation methods related to curriculum objectives and student progress.
• Maintain a positive learning environment and professional conduct with staff and parents.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Parent communication

Collaboration with staff

Discipline strategies

Education

Tennessee teaching license (Elementary K-5)

Bachelor’s degree in education

Job description

Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Under the direction of the school principal is responsible for supporting the Diocese of Nashville in its mission to evangelize and catechize youth in a Catholic School environment.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Principal, the accepted candidate is responsible for teaching in a 3rd grade elementary classroom for the 2026-27 school year. The teacher is responsible for fostering the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical development of children engaged in the Catholic elementary school experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church; a teacher may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Church.


• Gives evidence of lived Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of personal faith journey; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.


• Help build the school’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in and plan school religious and service activities.


• Indicate an intentional approach to the school day by preparing for all elements of classroom instruction and interactions with students and colleagues.


• Demonstrate effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement stated goals and objectives and by incorporating school and diocesan curriculum objectives in lesson plans.


• Demonstrate competence in teaching by demonstrating current, thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter and be able to communicate effectively with students; be able to organize classroom learning and materials to maximize student time on tasks as well as motivate student learning.


• Cooperate with the principal in developing instructional programs that meet the needs of the students.


• Develop and use effective methods of evaluation that are directly related to curriculum objectives and to concepts and skills taught; consistently and effectively evaluate student progress.


• Establish a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self image; set high standards for student behavior and manage inappropriate behavior effectively.


• Maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.


• Cooperate with school and diocesan administration; work effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents.


• Demonstrate effective communication with parents concerning the progress of the students.


• At all times demonstrate professional responsibility in enforcing diocesan and school policies and regulations.


• Maintain confidentiality of information, display sound judgment in dress and general behavior.


• Perform other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, accepting responsibility for extra-curricular and co-curricular activities of the school.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have an active Tennessee teaching license with an endorsement in Elementary K-5 or enrolled in an approved job-embedded educator preparation program.


• Must have a bachelor’s degree in education or related field.


• 2-5 years of classroom experience preferred.