St. James School: 5th Grade Teacher

Catholic Diocese of Columbus•Columbus, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

St. James School is seeking a 5th Grade Teacher for the 2026/2027 school year. The teacher will assist students in mastering curriculum skills and information while helping them grow in faith and responsibility. This role involves integrating Catholic teachings and virtues, understanding student learning and development, knowing subject content, using varied assessments, planning and delivering effective instruction, creating Christ-centered learning environments, collaborating with stakeholders, and assuming responsibility for professional 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.
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 but Not Required

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.
Understand student learning, development, and faith formation while respecting diversity.
Know and understand the content for which they have instructional responsibility.
Use varied assessments to inform instruction, evaluate, and ensure 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 their professional academic/spiritual growth, performance, and involvement as an individual and as a member of a Catholic learning community.