Teacher

Teacher Archdiocese of St. Louis - 3.2 Dardenne Prairie, MO Job Details 6 hours ago Qualifications Student supervision Family collaboration in education Faculty collaboration Working with students Instructional content development Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full 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 The Catholic School Teacher is responsible for providing high-quality instruction in a faith-filled learning environment that supports the academic, spiritual, social, and emotional development of students. The teacher fosters a classroom culture rooted in Catholic values, promotes academic excellence, and actively supports the mission and philosophy of Catholic education. Job Responsibilities Plan and deliver effective instruction aligned with curriculum standards, diocesan guidelines, and school goals. Create a positive classroom environment that promotes learning, respect, responsibility, and Christian values. Integrate Catholic teachings, traditions, and moral values into classroom activities, lessons, and daily interactions. Assess student progress through assignments, tests, projects, observations, and other appropriate evaluation methods. Maintain accurate attendance, grade, and student records in accordance with school policies. Communicate regularly and professionally with parents/guardians regarding student achievement, behavior, and classroom expectations. Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic, social, and learning needs of students. Maintain classroom discipline consistent with school policies, Catholic principles, and best educational practices. Participate in faculty meetings, professional development opportunities, school liturgies, retreats, and special events. Collaborate effectively with colleagues, administration, and support staff to support student success and school improvement initiatives. Supervise students during assigned duties, field trips, and extracurricular activities as required. Support and uphold the mission, values, and philosophy of Catholic education through personal and professional conduct. Serve as a positive role model for students by demonstrating integrity, respect, compassion, and commitment to the Catholic faith. Job Requirements Valid state teaching certification or license appropriate to the assigned grade level or subject area. Practicing Catholic preferred, particularly for positions involving religion instruction, in accordance with diocesan policy. Knowledge of curriculum development, instructional best practices, and student assessment strategies. Strong classroom management, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ability to effectively integrate faith and learning across the curriculum. Commitment to fostering a Christ-centered learning environment. Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, faculty, and administration. Successful completion of all required background checks and Safe Environment training. Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the school day. Ability to supervise students in classrooms, hallways, playgrounds, and during school activities. Ability to lift and carry instructional materials and classroom supplies as needed. Employment Classification This position is a school-year faculty position and reports directly to the Principal or designated school administrator. Employment is subject to all diocesan, school, and state requirements. Mission Statement As a member of the Catholic school community, the teacher is expected to support the mission of Catholic education by fostering academic excellence, spiritual growth, moral development, and service to others in a Christ-centered environment. 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. 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. 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.