6th Grade Teacher

Archdiocese of St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a dedicated 6th Grade Teacher to create a nurturing, faith-based learning environment. This role emphasizes academic excellence and the integration of Catholic values into daily lessons. The ideal candidate will inspire students through innovative teaching strategies and a commitment to their spiritual and emotional growth. Join a community that values work-life balance, offers flexible working options, and supports teachers in their professional development. Make a difference in the lives of students and contribute to a legacy of over 200 years of Catholic education in the region.

Benefits

Flexible Working Times

Remote Working Options

Generous Paid Vacation

Personal Leaves of Absence

Volunteer Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education required, with a preference for Elementary Education Certification.
• Practicing Catholic in good standing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Foster a Christ-centered learning environment and integrate Catholic values.
• Develop lesson plans and encourage critical thinking in students.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Critical Thinking

Differentiated Instruction

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Elementary Education Certification

Religious Certification

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St. Gabriel the Archangel School - 6th Grade Teacher

A Catholic Elementary School Teacher is responsible for fostering a Christ-centered, academically excellent learning environment that nurtures the spiritual, intellectual, social, and emotional growth of each student. The teacher will integrate Catholic values into all aspects of education, maintain high academic standards, and uphold the mission and vision of the school in alignment with the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools (NSBECS).

Job Responsibilities

Faith Formation and Integration:

• Model and promote Catholic values in all interactions.
• Incorporate faith-based principles into lessons and activities.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive environment reflecting Catholic teachings.
• Participate in liturgies, prayer services, and religious celebrations.

Instructional Excellence:

• Develop lesson plans aligned with curriculum, state standards, and NSBECS.
• Use diverse teaching strategies, including differentiated instruction.
• Encourage critical thinking, creativity, and a love for learning.
• Integrate technology to enhance learning experiences.

Student Development:

• Support students' spiritual, academic, and social-emotional growth.
• Maintain high expectations for behavior and achievement.
• Assess student progress with formative and summative assessments.
• Communicate with students, parents, and colleagues about performance.

Community Engagement:

• Build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Support school events, activities, and service projects.
• Model faith, service, and academic excellence for the school community.

Professional Growth:

• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current.
• Reflect on teaching and seek feedback for improvement.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop strategies that support student success.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education
• Elementary Education Certification Preferred
• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church Preferred
• Religious Certification or commitment to begin classes
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Experience the Difference. MAKE a difference.

Rooted in the love of Jesus Christ, our schools are safe, welcoming communities where teachers are supported, and children are nurtured to grow and reach their full potential through rigorous academics and consistently high expectations, and faith-based service.

Catholic Education in our region dates back more than 200 years. Today, our parish and archdiocesan preschool, elementary and high schools serve more than 30,000 students in St. Louis and 10 surrounding Missouri counties.

Our Mission

We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.