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. Francis Borgia Church, Washington is seeking faith-filled and dedicated PSR Teachers to lead children and youth in religious education classes. PSR Teachers play a vital role in forming students in the Catholic faith, helping them come to know, love, and follow Jesus Christ. This role includes teaching lessons, preparing students for sacraments, and fostering a classroom environment that reflects Catholic values and the mission of the Church. Job Responsibilities Prepare and teach weekly PSR classes for assigned grade level(s), using parish-approved curriculum Introduce and explain key aspects of Catholic teaching, Scripture, prayer, liturgy, and the moral life Incorporate engaging activities, prayer, and discussion into lessons to support student learning Prepare students for sacraments such as First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and/or Confirmation Encourage student participation in parish Masses, prayer services, and seasonal celebrations Communicate effectively and compassionately with students, parents, and PSR leadership Participate in training, planning meetings, and parish catechist formation opportunities Maintain a classroom environment that is safe, respectful, and conducive to spiritual growth Follow diocesan and parish guidelines for safe environment practices and student supervision Job Requirements Practicing Catholic in good standing with a desire to share and live the faith Familiarity with basic Catholic teachings, with willingness to continue learning Comfortable leading a group of children or youth in a classroom setting Completion of diocesan Safe Environment Training and background check (or willingness to complete upon appointment) Catechist certification (if required by the diocese) or openness to completing formation Teaching or ministry experience preferred but not 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. .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.