Upper Elementary Teacher

Diocese of Lansing; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A Catholic K-8 school in Michigan is seeking an Upper Elementary Teacher who is passionate about nurturing a Catholic educational mission. The ideal candidate will provide a positive learning environment and support students' spiritual and academic growth. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering instruction, assessing student performance, and fostering a joyful school climate. A Bachelor's degree and 3 years of teaching experience are preferred. Join us in shaping joyful disciples of Christ.

Qualifications

• Faithful practicing Catholic with a joyful witness of faith.
• Passionate about nurturing a Catholic culture in the classroom.
• Demonstrates self-discipline and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Support the Catholic educational mission of the school.
• Foster a classroom environment conducive to growth and learning.
• Prepare and deliver effective instruction.
• Assess student learning and performance.
• Supervise students in and out of the classroom.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree

3 years of teaching experience

MI state certification

Job description

The Spiritus Sanctus Academies are independent Catholic K-8 schools located in Ann Arbor and Plymouth, Michigan under the administration of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. The mission of Spiritus Sanctus Academy is to form disciples of Christ who, like St. Dominic, know the truth, choose the good, and love the beautiful. Committed to academic excellence, the schools place a priority on Catholic faith development and growth in virtue as joyful disciples of Christ. www.spiritussanctus.org

Job Description

Spiritus Sanctus Academy is currently seeking an Upper Elementary Teacher to join our team of enthusiastic Catholic educators for the 2026-2027 school year. Candidates must be passionate about supporting the Catholic educational mission of our school. The candidate must be able to provide a positive learning environment, organize the classroom to facilitate student learning, supervise the safety and welfare of students, and help nurture a positive Catholic culture, through his or her own example and by cooperating in the formation of each child as a joyful disciple of Christ.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supporting the Catholic educational mission of the school
• Using virtue-based methods to foster discipleship and a classroom environment conducive to growth and learning
• Preparing and delivering sound instruction to advance students toward content mastery
• Effectively assessing student learning and performance
• Possessing and teaching organizational habits to foster an environment of learning and growth
• Developing, implementing and supporting a positive and joyful school climate, and responsibly supervising students both in and out of the classroom, in the spirit of the Preventative Method of St. John Bosco
• Collaborating with school administration, faculty, staff and parents to maximize students' spiritual, intellectual, social and physical formation
• Attending faculty meetings, professional development training, and other school events as required
• Other duties as deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal

Qualifications

• A faithful practicing Catholic, who offers a joyful witness of a life of faith, and is passionate about creating and nurturing a Catholic culture in the classroom and throughout the school, and leading students to a deeper love of Christ and life of virtue
• Bachelor's degree, 3 years of teaching experience is preferred, as is MI state certification
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and classroom management skills
• Must demonstrate personal self-discipline, show initiative, and be adaptable and flexible in both routine and unexpected situations
• Knowledge and implementation of good instructional practices
• VIRTUS safe environment training and a background check
• A mastery of content and a joy in teaching!

Governing employment with the Diocese or with parishes, schools, and agencies of the Diocese