Job Description
The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Job Summary St. Clement of Rome Catholic School seeks a dedicated and faith-filled Teacher to foster a Christ-centered, academically excellent learning environment that nurtures the spiritual, intellectual, social, and emotional growth of each student. The Teacher integrates Catholic values into all aspects of instruction, maintains high academic standards, and supports 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 Model and promote Catholic values in all interactions and classroom practices
Integrate faith-based principles into lessons and foster a respectful, inclusive environment
Participate in liturgies, prayer services, and religious celebrations
Plan and deliver instruction aligned with Archdiocesan standards, state standards, and NSBECS
Use differentiated instruction and varied teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs
Engage students in critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication
Apply current educational best practices to enhance learning
Support students' academic, spiritual, and social-emotional development
Maintain high expectations for behavior and achievement
Assess student progress using formative and summative methods
Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues regarding performance
Build positive relationships within the school and parish community
Participate in school events, service projects, and collaborative initiatives
Engage in professional development and reflect on teaching practices for continuous improvement
Work collaboratively with pastor, faculty, staff, and families to support student success Job Qualifications Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church
Bachelor's degree in education or related field required
Valid teaching certification appropriate for elementary education preferred
Strong knowledge of Catholic teachings and commitment to faith-based education
Classroom teaching experience preferred, especially in a Catholic school setting
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to use educational technology to enhance instruction
Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, students, families, and parish community
Completion of background screening and compliance with Archdiocese Prevent and Protect STL Safe Environment Program required The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status. Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.