Middle School Teacher

Oxford Senior Living; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Matthew School in Forestville, CT, is seeking a full-time Middle School teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and teaching certification, and at least two years of classroom experience to guide grades 6–8 in academics and faith formation. You will plan engaging lessons, foster a nurturing Catholic environment, maintain communication with families, and participate in professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and teacher certification are required.
• Minimum of 2 years of classroom experience.
• Demonstrated ability to create engaging, age-appropriate lessons.
• Commitment to fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and faith-based environment.
• A practicing member of the Catholic faith in good standing with your parish.

Responsibilities

• Create an engaging learning environment that fosters academic and spiritual growth for 6th–8th grade.
• Develop and implement daily lesson plans addressing spiritual, emotional, and physical growth.
• Use diverse instructional techniques and adapt curriculum to meet individual learning needs.
• Promote positive behavior through redirection and reinforcement while adhering to school policies.
• Maintain communication with families through newsletters and updates; participate in staff meetings and PD.

Skills

Lesson planning

Instructing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teacher certification

Job description

• Location 120 CHURCH AVE,Bristol, CT, 06010,United States
• Job Category Middle School Teacher, Catholic Middle School Teacher
• Employee Type Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Description:

St. Matthew School, a Catholic elementary school in Forestville, CT, is searching for a full-time Middle School teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. Founded in 1885, St. Matthew School strives to provide the opportunity for each child to receive an excellent education, preparing them for a lifetime of learning centered on Catholic Social Teachings.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities would include creating an engaging learning environment that fosters academic and spiritual growth, develops 6 th , 7 th and 8 th grade students' skills and a love of learning. The candidate should be competent at lesson planning and instructing, specifically, ensuring students' spiritual and academic growth.

Develop and implement daily lesson plans that address spiritual, emotional, and physical growth.

Use diverse instructional techniques such as modeling, observing, questioning, demonstrating and reinforcing.

Adapt curriculum to meet individual learning needs.

Promote positive behavior through redirection, positive reinforcement, and adherence to the school's behavioral policies.

Maintain positive communication with families through newsletters, daily updates, and as-needed outreach.

Attend regular staff meetings and participate in annual reviews and professional development.

Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and teacher certification are required.

Minimum of 2 years of classroom experience.

Demonstrated ability to create engaging, age-appropriate lessons.

Commitment to fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and faith-based environment.

A practicing member of the Catholic faith in good standing with your parish.

Summary

St. Matthew School guides students' hearts, minds, and souls to live as Jesus did. In the tradition of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary we encourage students to be people of faith, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners.