3rd Grade Teacher

St Pius X; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

St Pius X in Nashville seeks a dedicated 3rd grade elementary teacher for the 2026-27 school year to support the Diocese’s mission in evangelization and catechesis. You will nurture students’ spiritual and academic growth within a Catholic school community.

The role emphasizes lesson planning aligned with diocesan objectives, effective communication with families, and a collaborative approach with staff to maintain a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Tennessee teaching license with endorsement in Elementary K-5.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3rd grade in a Catholic elementary school setting.
• Foster spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical development of students.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Communication with parents

Education

Active Tennessee teaching license with endorsement in Elementary K-5

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

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.