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Middle School Language Arts and Literature Teacher Job at Archdiocese of St. Lou

Archdiocese of St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, United States, 63146

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Middle School Language Arts and Literature Teacher

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Job Summary

Middle School Language Arts and Literature Teacher - St. Margaret of Scotland

A Catholic Elementary School Teacher is responsible for fostering a Christ-centered, academically excellent learning environment that nurtures the spiritual, intellectual, social, and emotional growth of each student. The teacher will integrate Catholic values into all aspects of education, maintain high academic standards, and uphold 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

  • Faith Formation and Integration: Model and promote Catholic values in all interactions, incorporate faith-based principles into lessons and activities, foster a respectful, inclusive environment reflecting Catholic teachings, participate in liturgies, prayer services, and religious celebrations.
  • Instructional Excellence: Develop lesson plans aligned with curriculum, state standards, and NSBECS, use diverse teaching strategies including differentiated instruction, encourage critical thinking, creativity, a love for learning, and integrate technology to enhance learning experiences.
  • Student Development: Support students' spiritual, academic, and social-emotional growth, maintain high expectations for behavior and achievement, assess student progress with formative and summative assessments, communicate with students, parents, and colleagues about performance.
  • Community Engagement: Build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues, support school events, activities, and service projects, model faith, service, and academic excellence.
  • Professional Growth: Engage in ongoing professional development, reflect on teaching practices, seek feedback, collaborate with colleagues to support student success.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field (Master’s preferred)
  • Valid teaching credential or certification appropriate for elementary education
  • Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church
  • Strong knowledge of Catholic teachings and commitment to faith-based education
  • Experience teaching in a classroom setting, preferably in a Catholic school
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in using educational technology to enhance instruction

Experience the Difference. MAKE a difference.

Rooted in the love of Jesus Christ, our schools are safe, welcoming communities where teachers are supported, and children are nurtured to grow and reach their full potential through rigorous academics, high expectations, and faith-based service.

Catholic Education in our region dates back over 200 years. Today, our schools serve more than 30,000 students across St. Louis and surrounding Missouri counties.

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