Teacher
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. Louis Catholic Academy seeks a caring, dedicated first grade teacher who believes in every child’s ability to learn and grow. The ideal candidate will create a welcoming, structured classroom grounded in our Catholic mission and build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
Job Responsibilities
- Plan engaging lessons aligned with curriculum standards, with a strong foundation in literacy and mathematics.
- Use explicit instruction, small groups, and differentiated support to meet students’ learning needs.
- Use assessment results to monitor progress and guide instruction.
- Establish consistent routines and positive classroom expectations that support learning, responsibility, and belonging.
- Integrate Catholic faith and Gospel values into daily classroom life.
- Communicate regularly with families and collaborate with colleagues to support student success.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in education and appropriate Missouri teaching certification, or eligibility for certification.
- Knowledge of early literacy, elementary mathematics, and child development.
- Strong classroom management, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Commitment to Catholic education and serving students from diverse backgrounds.
- Early elementary teaching experience preferred.
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.