PSR Teacher

Archdiocese Of St. Louis, Missouri

Job Location:

Farmington, NM - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Seminarys 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 Joseph Catholic Church Farmington is seeking faith-filled committedPSR Teachersto serve in our Parish School of Religion program. PSR Teachers play a vital role in handing on the Catholic faith to children in grades 18 who attend public or non-Catholic schools. Teachers will prepare and deliver engaging weekly lessons rooted in Scripture Church teaching and the Sacraments while helping students grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.

Job Responsibilities

Teach weekly evening PSR classes during the academic year (typically one evening per week).
Prepare age-appropriate engaging lessons aligned with Archdiocesan guidelines and parish curriculum.
Foster a welcoming respectful classroom environment rooted in Catholic values.
Incorporate prayer Scripture Church teachings and liturgical seasons into instruction.
Communicate with parents regarding student progress and important program updates.
Collaborate with the DRE and fellow catechists to support sacramental preparation and special events (e.g. Reconciliation First Communion Confirmation).
Attend required training sessions meetings and safe environment workshops.
Serve as a positive role model of Catholic faith service and discipleship.

Job Requirements

Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church
Passion for teaching the faith and working with children
Strong communication and organizational skills
Previous teaching or catechetical experience preferred but not required
Completion of (or willingness to complete) Protecting Gods Children training and other Archdiocesan safe environment requirements
Willingness to follow curriculum guidelines and participate in catechist formation

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.

Required Experience:

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

Teach weekly evening PSR classes during the academic year (typically one evening per week).
Prepare age-appropriate engaging lessons aligned with Archdiocesan guidelines and parish curriculum.
Foster a welcoming respectful classroom environment rooted in Catholic values.
Incorporate prayer Scripture Church teachings and liturgical seasons into instruction.
Communicate with parents regarding student progress and important program updates.
Collaborate with the DRE and fellow catechists to support sacramental preparation and special events (e.g. Reconciliation First Communion Confirmation).
Attend required training sessions meetings and safe environment workshops.
Serve as a positive role model of Catholic faith service and discipleship.

Job Requirements

Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church
Passion for teaching the faith and working with children
Strong communication and organizational skills
Previous teaching or catechetical experience preferred but not required
Completion of (or willingness to complete) Protecting Gods Children training and other Archdiocesan safe environment requirements
Willingness to follow curriculum guidelines and participate in catechist formation

Required Experience: