Upper Elementary Teacher (3rd-6th Grades)

Archdiocese of St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Upper Elementary Teacher to foster a nurturing and academically excellent environment for students in grades 3-6. This role involves integrating Catholic values into education, developing engaging lesson plans, and supporting the holistic development of students. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth. Join a community that values work-life balance and offers opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and families in St. Louis.

Benefits

Flexible working times

Remote working options

Generous paid vacation

Personal leaves of absence

Volunteer opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education required, with a preference for Elementary Education Certification.
• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church preferred.

Responsibilities

• Model and promote Catholic values in all interactions.
• Develop lesson plans aligned with curriculum and state standards.
• Support students' spiritual, academic, and social-emotional growth.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Differentiated instruction

Critical thinking

Creativity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Elementary Education Certification

Religious Certification

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Upper Elementary Teacher (3rd-6th Grades)

St Louis, MO, US, 63126-2908

Job Summary

Upper Elementary Teacher (3rd-6th Grades) - St. Justin Martyr School

A Catholic Elementary School Teacher is responsible for fostering a Christ-centered, academically excellent learning environment that nurtures the spiritual, intellectual, social, and emotional growth of each student. The teacher will integrate Catholic values into all aspects of education, maintain high academic standards, and uphold the mission and vision of the school in alignment with the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools (NSBECS).

Job Responsibilities

Faith Formation and Integration:

• Model and promote Catholic values in all interactions.
• Incorporate faith-based principles into lessons and activities.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive environment reflecting Catholic teachings.
• Participate in liturgies, prayer services, and religious celebrations.

Instructional Excellence:

• Develop lesson plans aligned with curriculum, state standards, and NSBECS.
• Use diverse teaching strategies, including differentiated instruction.
• Encourage critical thinking, creativity, and a love for learning.
• Integrate technology to enhance learning experiences.

Student Development:

• Support students' spiritual, academic, and social-emotional growth.
• Maintain high expectations for behavior and achievement.
• Assess student progress with formative and summative assessments.
• Communicate with students, parents, and colleagues about performance.

Community Engagement:

• Build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Support school events, activities, and service projects.
• Model faith, service, and academic excellence for the school community.

Professional Growth:

• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current.
• Reflect on teaching and seek feedback for improvement.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop strategies that support student success.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education
• Elementary Education Certification Preferred
• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church Preferred
• Religious Certification or commitment to begin classes
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

At the Archdiocese of St. Louis, we believe that every job is a potential pathway to purpose. Join a community where your skills and passion align with a greater mission, where every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful difference for the Catholic faithful – and for the greater community – in St. Louis and 10 surrounding Missouri counties.

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.