St. Mary Marion: 3rd Grade Teacher

Catholic Diocese of Columbus•Marion, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Mary School-Marion is seeking a passionate and energetic 3rd Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time position is at a PK-8 Catholic School in downtown Marion, serving approximately 140 students from diverse backgrounds. The school emphasizes faith, academics, and diversity, aiming to provide a high-quality Catholic education that forms disciples of Christ. The ideal candidate will create a warm classroom environment, implement lessons with clarity and creativity, and foster curiosity and growth. A strong focus is placed on engaging children in learning and collaborating within a team setting. The teacher will be responsible for instructing students in mathematics, language arts, religion, social studies, and science.

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.

Nice To Haves

Current teaching license for the PK-5 grade range.
Active, practicing Catholic (preferred but not required).
Serve as a model of Catholic faith for the students and represent the teachings of the Catholic church.
Comfortable using internet and educational technology, and willing to master new tools.
Establish and maintain a classroom environment in which students thrive mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
Use instruction, assessment, planning, and accommodations to effectively meet the needs of students.
Engage with families and contribute to school life and community.
Religious Education certification as required by the diocese.

Responsibilities

Teaching mathematics, language arts, religion, social studies, and science to a single group of children.
Implementing lessons and activities with clarity, creativity, and high expectations.
Creating a warm classroom environment that promotes curiosity and growth.
Encouraging harmony and communication inside the classroom and the school.
Engaging children in learning.
Working in a collaborative team setting.
Integrating Catholic teachings and virtues throughout the curriculum and school culture.
Understanding student learning, development, and faith formation while respecting diversity.
Using varied assessments to inform instruction, evaluate, and ensure student learning.
Planning and delivering effective instruction to advance the learning of each individual student.
Creating Christ-centered learning environments that promote high levels of learning and achievement.
Collaborating and communicating with students, parents, other educators, administrators, and the faith community.
Assuming responsibility for professional academic/spiritual growth, performance, and involvement.