Elementary School Teacher

Diocese of Raleigh Office of Education; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady of Lourdes School in Raleigh, NC is seeking a full-time Elementary Teacher. Responsibilities include planning lessons, preparing materials, serving on faculty committees, and communicating with parents and administration to support the school’s mission.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education, possess or be pursuing NC licensure, and demonstrate a commitment to a faith-based, community-centered educational environment.

Qualifications

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

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 professional and spiritual growth, academic excellence, and collegial collaboration.
• Deliver engaging, interactive lessons tailored to students’ developmental levels.
• Integrate Catholic faith elements where appropriate.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers.
• Develop hands-on learning experiences using research-based instruction and rigorous assessments.
• Maintain ongoing communication and positive relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in elementary education

Job description

Position Summary

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.

Our Lady of Lourdes School

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Raleigh, NC

Posted Date

July 15, 2026

Hours per week: 37.5

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 Requirements

• 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

Position Start Date: August 2026