Elementary Teacher

Holy Rosary Catholic Church Clinton • Clinton, MO

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Holy Rosary Catholic School in Clinton, MO is seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and certified teacher for a 5th/6th grade classroom for the 2026-2027 School Year. The teacher fulfills the mission of the Catholic Church by planning, guiding, and evaluating the learning process of students within the framework of the school's philosophy, organization, and curriculum. The teacher provides the appropriate learning atmosphere and activities designed to maximize student competencies and skills for intellectual, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual growth. The position is full time and is based upon a 40-hour work week.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited university.
• A valid teaching certificate.
• Ability to utilize technology for instruction and learning.
• All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the Catholic understanding of ministry is an asset.
• Practicing Catholic in good standing is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school.
• Gives evidence of lived Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of personal faith journey; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
• Helps build the schools faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in and plan school religious and service activities.
• Demonstrates effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement stated goals and objectives and by incorporating school and diocesan curriculum objectives in lesson plans.
• Demonstrates competence in teaching by demonstrating current best practices in teaching, thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter, communicating effectively with students and parents, and organizing classroom learning and materials to maximize student time on tasks as well as motivate student learning.
• Develops and uses effective methods of evaluation that are directly related to curriculum objectives and to concepts and skills taught; consistently and effectively evaluate student progress.
• Establishes a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self-image; sets high standards for student behavior and manages inappropriate behavior effectively.
• Maintains a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• Cooperates with school and diocesan administration; works effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents.
• Demonstrates professional responsibility in enforcing diocesan and school policies and regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality of information, displays sound judgment in dress and general behavior.

Benefits

• Holy Rosary School offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental and vision plans, STD/LTD fully paid by the employer, retirement plans including a 403b plan and a defined benefit pension plan.
• Paid time off includes generous vacation and sick leaves, plus paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time