St. Jude, South Bend - Kindergarten Teacher

Kids for the Future; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude School in South Bend, Indiana, invites applications for a full-time teaching position for the 2026-2027 school year. We serve Pre-K through 8th grade with a strong emphasis on individualized instruction and a supportive community.

Ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree, an active Indiana teaching license or Emergency Permit, and experience with early childhood curricula. The role focuses on differentiated, standards-based lessons and collaborative planning with the Lower Elementary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and Indiana teaching license or permit required.
• Experience or strong understanding of early childhood programs and curricula.
• Ability to plan differentiated, standards-based lessons.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement differentiated, standards-based lessons for diverse learners.
• Collaborate with the Lower Elementary Team.
• Track and report student progress toward Indiana Academic Standards.
• Maintain professional communication with students, parents, staff, and administration.
• Foster spiritual development and participate in diocesan and school improvement goals.

Skills

Behavior management

Whole-group instruction

Small-group instruction

Early childhood curricula

Indiana Academic Standards

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teaching license or Emergency Permit

Job description

• Job Category School
• Employee Type Full time

Description

St. Jude School, located in South Bend, is a vibrant school community with 228 students Pre-K through 8th grade. We have one class for each grade level, with a strong special education department that makes St. Jude a place for all children to learn.

This is a full time position for the 2026-2027 school year.

Ideal applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree and have direct experience with or a strong understanding of early childhood programs and curricula.

Ideal candidate will:

Be a part of a vibrant, Catholic, faith-filled educational community.

Collaborate with the Early Childhood Team

Utilize the Indiana Academic Standards and our Diocesan Curriculum

Plan and implement differentiated, standards-based lessons for students with a Mild or Moderate Disability as well as students above grade level

Possess strong behavior management skills.

Have the ability to provide effective whole group instruction as well as small group instruction

Possess knowledge of Writer’s Workshop, 6+1 Traits and Daily Five

Track student progress towards mastery of Indiana Academic Standards

Communicate consistently and professionally with students, parents, staff, & administration

Possess an active Indiana teaching license, Emergency Permit, or be working toward licensing

Participate in diocesan and school improvement goals including professional development.

Foster the spiritual development of students.

Work collaboratively with other members of the Lower elementary school team to create cross curricular units

Complete other duties as assigned by the principal

Requirements

Teaching License or Emergency Permit Required