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 The PSR Teacher at Annunziata Catholic School/Parish is responsible for providing faith formation and religious education to students enrolled in the Parish School of Religion (PSR) program. This position supports the mission of the Catholic Church by fostering students' spiritual growth, teaching Catholic doctrine, and preparing students to live as faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. Key Responsibilities Plan and teach weekly religion lessons aligned with the parish curriculum and Archdiocesan guidelines. Create a welcoming, faith-filled classroom environment that encourages student participation and spiritual development. Teach Catholic beliefs, traditions, sacraments, prayer, scripture, and moral values appropriate to students' grade levels. Prepare students for sacramental programs as assigned, including Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation. Lead students in prayer and participate in liturgical celebrations, retreats, and parish faith formation activities. Maintain classroom discipline using positive behavior management techniques. Track attendance, student progress, and completion of assignments or projects. Communicate effectively with parents, parish staff, and catechetical leadership regarding student needs and program activities. Attend teacher meetings, training sessions, workshops, and safe environment compliance requirements. Serve as a Christian role model through words, actions, and commitment to Catholic teachings. Qualifications Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church preferred. Knowledge of Catholic doctrine, traditions, and sacramental preparation. Experience teaching, catechizing, or working with children and youth preferred. Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills. Ability to foster meaningful relationships with students and families. Completion of Archdiocesan Safe Environment requirements and background screening. Commitment to supporting the mission and values of the Catholic Church. Skills and Competencies Faith-centered leadership Effective teaching and lesson planning Classroom management Relationship building with students and families Communication and collaboration Organization and time management Commitment to lifelong faith formation 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. .buttontext8cf5aa81ae4d1a72 a{ border: 1px solid transparent; } .buttontext8cf5aa81ae4d1a72 a:focus{ border: 1px dashed #1a3048 !important; outline: none !important; } 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. .buttontext909e5791a6a72ef0 a{ border: 1px solid transparent; } .buttontext909e5791a6a72ef0 a:focus{ border: 1px dashed #1a3048 !important; outline: none !important; } Benefits 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.