St. Therese, Fort Wayne - Elementary Teacher (Fort Wayne, IN)

Diocesefwsb; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Elementary Teacher for the upcoming school year. This full-time role involves creating an engaging classroom environment that inspires students to develop a love for learning. Candidates must possess a relevant degree and meet Indiana teaching licensure requirements. The position emphasizes effective communication, classroom management, and the ability to foster positive relationships with students and parents. Join a dedicated team committed to educational excellence and make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners.

Qualifications

• Must meet Indiana Department of Education licensure requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain relationships.

Responsibilities

• Teach grade-level content and develop lesson plans.
• Evaluate student growth and communicate progress with parents.
• Maintain classroom order and supervise out-of-class activities.

Skills

Effective communication

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Student evaluation

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Master's degree in education

Job description

St. Therese, Fort Wayne - Elementary Teacher (Fort Wayne, IN)

St. Therese Catholic School is seeking a full-time Elementary teacher for the 2025-2026 School Year. Position is responsible for creating a classroom environment that fosters, promotes, and develops a joy for learning, a thirst for knowledge, and a mastery of grade-level curricula in all subject areas.

Essential Duties

1. Teaches knowledge of grade-level content following State Standards, and utilizing curriculum designated by Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend and other appropriate learning activities.
2. Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials effectively, with all learners in mind.
3. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
4. Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities, as necessary.
5. Maintains control of storage and use of school property.
6. Evaluates each student’s growth in knowledge regularly and frequently.
7. Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.
8. Supervises students in out of classroom activities during the assigned working day.
9. Administers testing in accordance with school policy.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Other Duties

1. Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings and other professional activities.
2. Participates in various student and parent activities which occur in school.
3. Creates an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity/learning centers.
4. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

Job Specifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

Must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or a related field and meet the Indiana Department of Education licensure eligibility requirements to teach Elementary education. Must be eligible for, or in possession of, an appropriate Indiana teaching license. Must possess ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.

Catholic applicants MUST be practicing Catholics.

This is a full-time position.

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