1st Grade Teacher

Job Summary

The First Grade Teacher is responsible for creating a supportive engaging and academically challenging learning environment for students. The teacher will plan deliver and assess instruction aligned with curriculum standards while fostering the social emotional and intellectual growth of each student. This role requires strong communication skills a commitment to student success and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and families.

Mission Statement

The First Grade Teacher plays a vital role in supporting the mission of our Catholic school: to educate the whole childmind body and spiritthrough academic excellence spiritual formation and service to others. The teacher will model the values of faith respect compassion and integrity while fostering a Christ-centered learning environment where students grow in their relationship with God and one another.

Job Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum

• Develop and implement standards-aligned lesson plans in core subjects such as reading writing mathematics science and social studies.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs and styles of students.
• Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and guide instruction.
• Integrate technology and hands-on learning experiences to enhance instruction.

Classroom Management

• Create and maintain a respectful safe and positive classroom environment.
• Implement effective behavior-management strategies that promote responsibility teamwork and self-discipline.
• Establish clear expectations and routines to support student success.

Student Support & Engagement

• Foster a classroom culture that encourages curiosity confidence and a love of learning.
• Provide academic and social-emotional support to students as needed.
• Communicate regularly with students to set goals and celebrate success.

Communication & Family Engagement

• Maintain open positive communication with parents and guardians regarding student progress behavior and classroom activities.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences meetings and school events.
• Collaborate with colleagues support staff and administration to ensure consistency in teaching practices and school initiatives.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of attendance grades and assessments.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and stay informed about best practices in education.
• Uphold school policies procedures and mission.
• Contribute to a collaborative and positive school culture.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Education or related field required.
• Valid state teaching certification for elementary education.
• Demonstrated ability to design engaging lessons and manage a classroom effectively.
• Strong communication organization and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to student growth equity and supporting diverse learners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching kindergarten or lower elementary grades.
• Training or experience with differentiated instruction literacy frameworks or standards-based grading.
• Familiarity with instructional technology tools such as Google Classroom educational apps or digital assessment tools.