Elementary School Teacher

The Catholic Center; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady of Lourdes School in Raleigh, NC is seeking a full-time Elementary Teacher. The Teacher will plan lessons, prepare instructional materials, and maintain positive relationships with students, parents and staff, carrying out duties as assigned by the principal.

Responsibilities include delivering engaging lessons, integrating Catholic faith elements, collaborating with classroom teachers, and using research-based instruction with assessment to support student growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in elementary education or eligible to obtain it.
• Valid North Carolina teaching license in elementary education (or in process).
• Experience in Catholic school setting preferred.
• Employment is contingent upon passing a criminal background and reference check; Safe Environment Training required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and teach lessons and interact with students in a professional way.
• Deliver engaging, interactive lessons tailored to developmental levels.
• Integrate Catholic faith elements where appropriate.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers.
• Develop hands-on learning experiences and use effective assessments.

Skills

Lesson planning

Student assessment

Parent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in elementary education

NC teaching license (in process)

Job description

Our Lady of Lourdes School in Raleigh, NC is seeking a full time Elementary Teacher. The Teacher will perform professional responsibilities including but not limited to planning lessons, preparing instructional materials, serving on faculty committees, communication with parents and administration, and maintaining positive relationships with peers, students, parents, and the administration. This educator is responsible for instilling the values and mission of our parish school into teaching and learning. The individual that fulfills this position will carry out duties as assigned by the principal, including but not limited to the responsibilities below.

Key responsibilities

• Integrate values and attitudes that guide students in evaluating and applying content in the light of Gospel teachings.
• Implement the educational mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives of the school.
• Plan, prepare, teach, and interact with students in a professional way that challenges students to reach their individual potential.
• Contribute to a positive Catholic school culture driven by continuous professional and spiritual growth, the striving for academic excellence, and a commitment to collegial collaboration.
• Deliver fun, interactive lessons for students, tailored to their developmental levels.
• Integrate Catholic faith elements where appropriate.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers.
• Develop and implement hands‑on learning experiences using research-based instruction - including effective small group instruction - and design rigorous assessments to assess multiple levels of content and skills
• Cultivate ongoing communication and positive relationships with parents, students, and colleagues
• Supervision and other duties as assigned by Administration
• Minimum level Degree/Education: Bachelor’s degree in elementary education or eligible to obtain it.
• Required years of experience and/or areas of related work:
• Enter Additional Requirements/Qualifications below as needed ...
• Valid North Carolina teaching license in elementary education (or in process)
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds to move teaching/school supplies to/from classroom
• Employment is contingent upon passing a criminal background and reference check; must complete Diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• NC teaching license or equivalent from another state
• Experience teaching elementary grades in a school setting
• A living knowledge of and alignment with the doctrines of the Catholic Church
• Active, fully initiated, practicing Catholic with prior teaching experience