6th/7th Reading and Language Arts Position Available In St. Charles, Missouri

6th/7th Reading and Language Arts Archdiocese of St. Louis – 3.3

Cottleville, MO Job Details Estimated:

$36.7K – $48.9K a year 1 day ago Qualifications School experience Classroom management Writing skills Teaching Certification Mid-level Master’s degree Education Bachelor’s degree Working with middle schoolers Classroom experience English Grammar Experience Communication skills Teaching Full Job Description Job Summary St Joseph Catholic Church, Cottleville a Catholic school, is seeking a qualified and passionate Reading and Language Arts Teacher for 6th and 7th grades. The ideal candidate will foster students’ critical thinking, reading comprehension, grammar, writing, and communication skills, while integrating faith and values into the curriculum. This teacher will be committed to academic excellence and to the spiritual and moral development of young adolescents. Job Responsibilities Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons aligned with school curriculum and standards in reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and literature. Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students. Incorporate Catholic teachings, values, and worldview into lessons and classroom discussions when appropriate. Create and maintain a positive, disciplined, and respectful classroom environment that supports student learning and development. Evaluate student performance through assignments, assessments, projects, and class participation. Provide timely and constructive feedback to students and parents. Collaborate with colleagues on cross-curricular planning, student support, and school-wide initiatives. Maintain communication with parents through conferences, emails, and progress reports. Participate in school liturgies, retreats, and other Catholic faith experiences. Attend faculty meetings, professional development sessions, and school events as required. Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, or a related field (required); Master’s degree (preferred). Valid teaching certificate or willingness to work toward certification. Minimum of 1-2 years of teaching experience, preferably in a middle school setting. Practicing Catholic preferred; commitment to Catholic education and values required. Strong classroom management, organizational, and communication skills. Proficiency with educational technology and digital literacy tools. Experience the Difference. MAKE a difference. Rooted in the love of Jesus Christ, our schools are safe, welcoming communities where teachers are supported, and children are nurtured to grow and reach their full potential through rigorous academics and consistently high expectations, and faith-based service. Catholic Education in our region dates back more than 200 years. Today, our parish and archdiocesan preschool, elementary and high schools serve more than 30,000 students in St. Louis and 10 surrounding Missouri counties.