Early Elementary Classroom Teacher (K5-2nd Grade)

Job Description

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.