Holy Spirit School: 1st Grade Teacher

Catholic Diocese of Columbus • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Holy Spirit Catholic School, located at 4382 Duchene Lane in the Columbus suburb of Whitehall, is seeking a 1st Grade Teacher for the 2026/2027 school year. The primary goal of the teacher is to assist students in mastering the skills and information in the school curriculum while helping them to grow in faith and responsibility. Teachers in the Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Columbus are expected to integrate Catholic teachings and virtues throughout the curriculum and school culture, support faith formation and student learning, and create Christ-centered learning environments. Collaboration and communication with students, parents, educators, administrators, and the faith community are essential, as is a commitment to professional academic and spiritual growth.

Requirements

• Hold an appropriate Ohio Teaching License (Professional, Permanent, or Resident Educator) or be eligible to obtain one before beginning to teach.
• Current satisfactory BCI & FBI background checks.
• Have attended or be willing to attend a Virtus Protecting God's Children training.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Appropriate state certification/license as required by the grade levels and subjects taught.
• Religious Education certification as required by the diocese.

Nice To Haves

• Catholic Preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist students in mastering the skills and information in the school curriculum.
• Help students grow in faith and responsibility.
• Integrate Catholic teachings and virtues throughout the curriculum and school culture.
• Support faith formation and student learning.
• Plan and deliver effective instruction that advances the learning of each individual student.
• Create Christ-centered learning environments that promote high levels of learning and achievement for all students.
• Collaborate and communicate with students, parents, other educators, administrators, and the faith community to support student development, learning, and faith.
• Assume responsibility for professional academic/spiritual growth, performance, and involvement as an individual and as a member of a Catholic learning community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level