First Grade Teacher

Job Description

First Grade Teacher

Create a faith-filled, nurturing and academically enriching classroom tailored for first grade students at Saint Stephen Protomartyr School by teaching literacy, numeracy, and foundational learning skills while integrating Catholic values and teachings into daily life.

The School

With a 99 year tradition of warm community and excellent academics in a south city neighborhood, Saint Stephen Protomartyr gives children a great place to grow up, helps parents who are disciples raise disciples, and draws families to the good news of Jesus Christ. Our staff values respect, collaboration, and positive attitudes.

The Position

We are looking for a full-time classroom teacher for our first grade students with enthusiasm for teaching, collaborative spirit, and genuine desire to support each child's growth. The ideal candidate would be a devout Catholic with some teaching experience and a deep love for young children. We are also open to hiring a committed Christian with great aptitude for teaching.

Duties and Compensation

Our school year runs from mid August to late May, with school classes occurring between 7:45 am and 3 pm. Teachers plan and deliver their lessons according to the school curriculum, foster positive behavior, assess student learning, and integrate Catholic teaching, Gospel values and prayer into their student's daily routines. Compensation is according to the elementary school teacher's schedule of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, with additional pay for more qualifications and more years of experience. The median salary for a classroom teacher at our school is $47,000.

Why should you apply?

You'll be part of a team working to teach children and make disciples, where leadership values collaboration and respectful interactions.
Our teachers, staff, and administration and staff support one another.
Our parents work with teachers to help their students learn.
A resource teacher, learning consultant, and volunteers invest in children who need additional help.

Interested?

Email or call Fr. Aaron Nord, Pastor at Saint Stephen Protomartyr Parish (aaron.nord@sspstl.org; 314-707-2015).

About the Employer

With three campuses in south St. Louis City neighborhoods with deep roots, Saint Stephen Protomartyr Parish is a warm south city community using innovative strategies to draw more people to the good news of Jesus Christ. Our staff values respect, positive attitudes, and getting things done.