PSR Teacher

Archdiocese of St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working times

Remote working options

Generous paid vacation

Job summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis seeks a PSR Teacher to provide religious education and faith formation to children and youth enrolled in the Parish School of Religion program at St. Catherine Labouré Parish.

You will teach Catholic doctrine, Scripture, prayer, sacraments, and moral teachings in a welcoming learning environment that supports the mission of the parish. You will collaborate with the Director of Religious Education, clergy, catechists, and volunteers to support program goals, maintain

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
• Knowledge of Catholic teachings, traditions, and practices.
• Previous teaching, catechetical, or youth ministry experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and parish staff.
• Strong organizational and classroom management skills.
• Dependable, patient, and committed to faith formation.
• Completion of diocesan Safe Environment requirements and any required catechist certification or training.
• Ability to support and promote the mission and values of St. Catherine Labouré Parish.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach lessons based on the PSR curriculum and diocesan guidelines.
• Instruct students in Catholic doctrine, Scripture, prayer, sacraments, and moral teachings.
• Create a positive, engaging, and respectful classroom environment.
• Encourage students' spiritual growth and participation in the life of the Church.
• Lead classroom prayer and faith-based activities.
• Maintain attendance and communicate student progress or concerns to PSR leadership and parents as appropriate.
• Support sacramental preparation programs as assigned.
• Model Christian values and Catholic teachings in word and action.
• Follow parish safe environment policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Director of Religious Education, clergy, catechists, and volunteers to support program goals.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Faith formation

Education

Catechist certification

Job description

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The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

The PSR Teacher is responsible for providing religious education and faith formation to children and youth enrolled in the Parish School of Religion program. This position helps students grow in their knowledge of Catholic teachings, Scripture, prayer, sacraments, and Christian living while fostering a welcoming and faith-filled learning environment that supports the mission of St. Catherine Labouré Parish.

Job Description

• Plan and teach lessons based on the PSR curriculum and diocesan guidelines.
• Instruct students in Catholic doctrine, Scripture, prayer, sacraments, and moral teachings.
• Create a positive, engaging, and respectful classroom environment.
• Encourage students' spiritual growth and participation in the life of the Church.
• Lead classroom prayer and faith-based activities.
• Maintain attendance and communicate student progress or concerns to PSR leadership and parents as appropriate.
• Support sacramental preparation programs as assigned.
• Model Christian values and Catholic teachings in word and action.
• Follow parish safe environment policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Director of Religious Education, clergy, catechists, and volunteers to support program goals.

Job Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
• Knowledge of Catholic teachings, traditions, and practices.
• Previous teaching, catechetical, or youth ministry experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and parish staff.
• Strong organizational and classroom management skills.
• Dependable, patient, and committed to faith formation.
• Completion of diocesan Safe Environment requirements and any required catechist certification or training.
• Ability to support and promote the mission and values of St. Catherine Labouré Parish.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

Pre-Employment Screening

All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.

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.