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Job Summary

St. Gabriel the Archangel School - 4th Grade Teacher

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, and a love for learning.
• 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 for the school community.

Professional Growth:

• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current.
• Reflect on teaching and seek feedback for improvement.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop strategies that support student success.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education 
• Elementary Education Certification Preferred
• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church Preferred
• Religious Certification or commitment to begin classes
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Please contact Principal Tonya McEnery for any questions at  [email protected] . 

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 and consistently high expectations, and faith-based service. 

Catholic Education in our region dates back more than 200 years. Today, our parish and archdiocesan preschool, elementary and high schools serve more than 30,000 students in St. Louis and 10 surrounding Missouri counties.

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