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5th Grade Teacher

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Jordan Catholic School

Rock Island, IL (In Person)

$48,989 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 6 days ago (Updated 3 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/22/2026

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5th Grade Teacher Jordan Catholic School Rock Island, IL Job Details Full-time $33,000 - $56,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Elementary Education Teaching Certification Bachelor's degree Working with students Working with 5th graders Instructional adaptability Accommodations in instruction Student-centered approaches (student motivation techniques) Bachelor's degree in elementary education Full Job Description Fifth Grade Teacher Jordan Catholic School in Rock Island, Illinois is seeking a fifth grade classroom teacher for the 2026-2027 school year to nurture, teach, and inspire our young learners in a Christ centered elementary setting. The fifth grade teacher will play a vital role in helping students grow spiritually, academically, and socially during these foundational years. Through engaging instruction, loving guidance, and daily opportunities to live out our Catholic faith, the teacher will help students discover the joy of learning while developing their Catholic faith and live of virtue. At Jordan Catholic School, joy is at the heart of what we do. Our faculty and staff work closely together in a supportive, family-like community where faith is woven into each day through prayer, liturgies, and shared traditions. Teachers are encouraged to grow in their own faith as they accompany students on their spiritual journeys, finding deep fulfillment in serving Christ through education. We offer many visible benefits of working in a Catholic school, including competitive compensation and a welcoming work environment. Even more meaningful are the daily joys: small class sizes, engaged and respectful students, strong partnerships with families, and the blessing of working in a close-knit Catholic community rooted in faith, love, and shared mission. Requirements Bachelor's degree in elementary education Illinois teacher license/certificate Willingness to share their Catholic faith and love of Christ with others Ability to innovate and differentiate in the elementary classroom to support diverse learners Essential Responsibilities Promotes a classroom environment that is faith-filled, safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning. Administers the classroom and its programs and instructs using daily lesson plans. Implements a curriculum aligned with diocesan philosophy and direction. Directs and evaluates the learning experience of students in accordance with diocesan goals and policies. Develops and implements curriculum for assigned courses and recommends needed curriculum revisions to the building principal. Plans a program of study, employing a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Works with parents to foster and maintain a positive, cooperative relationship. Works with grade-level and special area teachers to implement cooperative teaching efforts. Performs all other duties reasonably related to position as may be assigned by Building Administrator or Superintendent.
Compensation and Benefits Salary Range:
$33,000-$56,300 Medical, dental, prescription and vision plans for individuals and families Paid time off: sick leave, holidays, personal days Retirement savings: 403B with employer contributions Long-term disability coverage Life insurance
Pay:
$33,000.00 - $56,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement
Work Location:
In person