Early Elementary School Teacher

Job Description

We are seeking a mission-driven Lower Elementary Teacher who is passionate about educating the whole child-spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically in the Catholic tradition.

Key Responsibilities

Catholic Mission & Culture
Joyfully witness to the Catholic faith in word, action, and classroom culture.
Encourage virtues, Gospel values, and active participation in prayer and liturgy.

Instructional Excellence
Deliver engaging instruction aligned to diocesan standards with a strong foundation in early literacy, phonics, and numeracy.
Employ varied instructional strategies that support multiple intelligences and diverse learners.
Utilize data-informed teaching (including MAP Growth) to track progress and ensure high levels of achievement for all students.
Classroom Environment
Cultivate a nurturing, organized, and well-managed classroom where students feel loved, safe, and eager to learn.
Use consistent, proactive behavior support tied to virtue formation.
Maintain strong, collegial partnerships with parents as primary educators.

Professional Collaboration
Work as a committed member of the school's PLC structure.
Collaborate with the Assistant Principal to support differentiated learning.
Engage actively in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications
Practicing Catholic strongly preferred; must support and uphold Catholic teaching and mission.
Bachelor's degree in Elementary or Early Childhood Education strongly preferred.
Valid South Carolina teaching certification (or eligibility) preferred.
Experience or training in foundational literacy instruction preferred.
Positive, organized, collaborative, and growth-oriented professional disposition.

Application Process
Applicants should submit:
Cover letter expressing interest and alignment with Catholic education
Resume
Three professional references
Teaching certification (if applicable)

Submit application materials or inquiries to:
Principal Nathan Barontini
principal@popcatholicschool.org

About the Employer

Prince of Peace Catholic School exists to form saints and scholars who transform the world through faith, virtue, and academic excellence. Recently honored as a National Blue Ribbon School and a State of South Carolina Blue Ribbon school, Prince of Peace is distinguished by strong community support, exceptional student growth, and a joyful Catholic environment.

Prince of Peace Catholic School Mission Statement
We are the primary apostolate of Prince of Peace Parish, collaborating with families to offer children a rigorous curriculum that promotes intellectual formation and virtue development, immersed in the teachings of the Catholic faith.