3rd Grade Teacher

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC • Clarksville, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Immaculate Conception School is seeking a dedicated, faith-filled 3rd Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Under the direction of the Principal, the 3rd Grade Teacher supports the mission of Immaculate Conception School and the Diocese of Nashville by providing students with a strong academic foundation while fostering their spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development within a Catholic school environment. The successful candidate will create a structured, engaging, and nurturing classroom that encourages students to grow in knowledge, responsibility, independence, and faith.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field required.
• Must hold an active Tennessee teaching license with an appropriate elementary education endorsement or be enrolled in an approved job-embedded educator preparation program.
• Strong classroom management, organization, communication, and instructional skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous elementary classroom teaching experience preferred.
• Experience working in a Catholic or faith-based school environment is preferred.
• Practicing Catholic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recognize and support the unique Catholic mission of Immaculate Conception School by speaking, acting, and teaching in a manner consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Model Gospel values through professional conduct, relationships, attitude, and example.
• Support and participate in the faith life of the school, including prayer, Mass, religious celebrations, service opportunities, and other school-wide faith activities.
• Create a classroom environment that supports the academic, spiritual, social, and emotional development of 3rd grade students.
• Prepare and deliver effective, engaging lessons aligned with the curriculum standards and expectations of Immaculate Conception School and the Diocese of Nashville.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of elementary curriculum and effective instructional practices, particularly in the areas of reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, and religion.
• Differentiate instruction to address the individual learning needs and abilities of students.
• Establish clear classroom routines, procedures, expectations, and behavioral standards that promote responsibility, self-discipline, respect, and positive relationships.
• Maintain an organized, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Assess student learning regularly and use assessment data to guide instruction and provide appropriate academic support.
• Maintain accurate records of student grades, progress, attendance, and other required documentation.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents and guardians regarding student progress, classroom expectations, academic concerns, and student successes.
• Collaborate effectively with the Principal, faculty, staff, intervention specialists, and other members of the school community.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, parent conferences, school events, and other activities required by the school and Diocese.
• Enforce all school and diocesan policies and procedures consistently and professionally.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding students, families, faculty, and school matters.
• Demonstrate professionalism in communication, appearance, conduct, attendance, and interactions with students, families, colleagues, and visitors.
• Assist with supervision duties, including arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, Mass, assemblies, field trips, and other school activities as assigned.
• Participate in extracurricular, co-curricular, service, and community-building activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.

What This Job Offers

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