2026-2027 Opening 2nd Grade Teacher – St. Peter Claver Catholic School

Ascension Catholic Academy

Job Location:

Saint Paul, MN - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 38000 - 78000

Posted on: 10 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

St. Peter Claver Catholic School(1060 Central Ave West St. Paul MN)is located in the heart of the historic Rondo neighborhood and we are seeking passionate elementary educators to join our close-knit community. Our small class sizes and family feel create a supportive environment where you can build one-on-one relationships with scholars providing individualized instruction. At St. Peter Claver youll enjoy a comprehensive teaching experience encompassing all core subjects plus religion within a self-contained classroom setting. Benefit from dedicated mentorship. If you believe in nurturing young minds through personalized attention and creative teaching youll thrive at St. Peter Claver guiding students through their foundational learning years while fostering their confidence and leadership abilities.

Unique Opportunity at St. Peter Claver Catholic School
At St. Peter Claver teachers are part of a collaborative team-based model where no educator works in isolation. Grounded in the philosophy ofUbuntuI am because we areteachers partner with a co-teacher to share responsibility for a group of students allowing for flexible grouping based on grade level academic needs or enrichment opportunities. This structure allows educators to leverage their individual strengths while providing more targeted personalized instruction through small groups and interdisciplinary learning experiences. Teachers benefit from shared planning reduced workload isolation and daily opportunities for professional growth while students experience consistent support diverse teaching styles and stronger relationships.

Job Summary:

The2nd Grade Teacher atSt. Peter Claver Catholic School is responsible for creating an engaging faith-centered learning environment that lays the foundation for students academic spiritual and social development. Working within our community the teacher will deliver comprehensive instruction aligned with school curriculum Catholic values and diocesan standards. This position plays a crucial role in supporting our mission of academic excellence while nurturing young learners in their faith journey. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a mission-driven approach commitment to measurable results and a genuine calling to serve in our faith-filled urban school environment.

Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility of our teachers is to actively make progress toward excellent instruction that supports our mission. Our Ascension Catholic Academy competencies outline our expectations for instructional excellence and can be found here.

and deliver engaging faith-integrated lessons that support both academic excellence and Catholic values while meeting state educational standards and diocesan curriculum requirements

Foster a welcoming inclusive classroom environment that celebrates diversity and helps young learners develop foundational academic social and spiritual skills

Partner with families through regular communication conferences and updates to support student growth and build a strong school-home connection

Assess and document student progress through developmentally appropriate methods adjusting instruction to meet individual learning needs

Plan and lead daily prayer religious activities and faith-based discussions that help students understand and embrace Catholic teachings in age-appropriate ways

Collaborate with fellow teachers support staff and administration to ensure consistent educational approaches and maintain a positive school culture

Participate actively in professional development opportunities and contribute to the schools mission of academic excellence in an urban faith-filled environment

St. Peter Claver Catholic School(1060 Central Ave West St. Paul MN)is located in the heart of the historic Rondo neighborhood and we are seeking passionate elementary educators to join our close-knit community. Our small class sizes and family feel create a supportive environment where you can build...