Faith-Filled Elementary Teacher - Collaborative Classroom

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Schools; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School in St. Joseph, Michigan seeks an outstanding elementary teacher for the 2026/2027 school year. The successful candidate will create a developmentally appropriate, joyful classroom and use current student data to drive academic growth.

They will collaborate with colleagues, parents and the diocese to provide a faith-filled, academically rigorous experience for all students. The role requires planning, assessment, and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related field.
• Valid Michigan teaching certification with appropriate endorsements or ability to obtain within four years of being hired.
• Must complete state and national background checks and diocesan required VIRTUS training.
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
• Knowledge and implementation of MakerSpace technology.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver developmentally appropriate lesson plans based on diocesan approved curriculum and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities; encourage and monitor the progress of individual students.
• Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate learning materials and resources for use in educational activities; instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments; provide appropriate feedback on work.
• Use relevant technology as defined by the school to support and differentiate instruction.
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development utilizing information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Maintain student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing expectations, procedures and consequences as set forth by the school and diocese.
• Participate in department, school, parent and diocesan meetings.
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
• Participate in appropriate professional development and activities.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Classroom management

Education

B.A./B.S. in teaching

Tools

MakerSpace

Job description

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School in St. Joseph, Michigan seeks an outstanding elementary teacher for the 2026/2027 school year. The successful candidate will create a developmentally appropriate, joyful classroom and use current student data to drive academic growth.

They will collaborate with colleagues, parents and the diocese to provide a faith-filled, academically rigorous experience for all students. The role requires planning, assessment, and a commitment to professional development.