TK Teacher - Faithful, Engaging Early Elementary

Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pax Christi Academies in Anaheim, CA invites applications for an Elementary Teacher - TK. Join a faith-based community delivering rigorous instruction that nurtures faith, intellect, character, and citizenship.

The TK teacher will plan engaging lessons, integrate Catholic values, and differentiate for diverse learners while collaborating with families and staff to support student growth in a faith-filled environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field required.
• Valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential preferred.
• Baptized Catholic; must support and uphold the mission and values of Catholic education.
• Previous elementary teaching experience, particularly in primary grades.
• Strong understanding of elementary instructional practices and child development.
• Excellent classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to support diverse learners.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and educational technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, standards-based instruction aligned with diocesan and state curriculum requirements.
• Integrate Catholic values and teachings throughout daily instruction and classroom activities.
• Create a positive, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes student engagement, respect, and academic success.
• Teach core elementary subjects, including Religion, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic, social, emotional, and developmental needs of students.
• Assess student learning using a variety of formal and informal methods, monitor progress, and provide timely feedback to students and families.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, attendance, and required documentation.
• Establish and reinforce classroom expectations that promote positive behavior, responsibility, and respect.
• Collaborate with instructional assistants, specialists, administrators, and colleagues to support student achievement.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress, classroom activities, and school events.
• Incorporate technology to enhance instruction and student learning.
• Supervise students during recess, lunch, arrival, dismissal, field trips, liturgies, assemblies, and other assigned duties.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, faith formation, and school events.
• Support the mission and ministry of the school through active participation in the faith life of the community.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

California Teaching Credential (preferred)

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Educational technology platforms

Job description

Pax Christi Academies in Anaheim, CA invites applications for an Elementary Teacher - TK. Join a faith-based community delivering rigorous instruction that nurtures faith, intellect, character, and citizenship.

The TK teacher will plan engaging lessons, integrate Catholic values, and differentiate for diverse learners while collaborating with families and staff to support student growth in a faith-filled environment.