Teacher - PSR

Archdiocese of St. Louis, Missouri•Affton, MO

About The Position

The Parish School of Religion (PSR) Teacher provides engaging, age-appropriate religious instruction while supporting students’ spiritual, moral, and personal development. The teacher creates a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive learning environment where students can explore and deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith, learn about Church traditions and teachings, and develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The role models faith and supports the parish’s mission and values by fostering an environment rooted in respect, compassion, integrity, and understanding. The teacher plans and delivers lessons aligned with the PSR curriculum and Catholic teachings, encourages discussion, prayer, critical thinking, and reflection, and uses appropriate activities, resources, technology, and real-world examples to support learning. The teacher also maintains classroom and student records, communicates with families and parish colleagues, follows applicable policies and safety requirements, and participates in PSR and parish activities as appropriate.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the Catholic faith and the mission of the Parish School of Religion.
Ability to create an engaging, welcoming, age-appropriate learning environment.
Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with children and youth while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Dependable, patient, compassionate, and enthusiastic approach to teaching and ministry.
Willingness to participate in parish and PSR activities beyond regular classroom instruction as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching, catechetical, youth ministry, or classroom experience.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate religion lessons aligned with the PSR curriculum and Catholic teachings.
Create a positive, respectful classroom that encourages questions, sharing, faith reflection, and thoughtful discussion.
Encourage critical thinking, respectful dialogue, prayer, and personal reflection as students explore the Catholic faith.
Use age-appropriate activities, instructional resources, technology, and real-world examples to enhance learning and engagement.
Support students’ spiritual, moral, and personal development by modeling Christian values and encouraging them to live out their faith.
Teach Catholic traditions, Scripture, prayer, sacraments, and Church teachings appropriate to the assigned grade level.
Participate in PSR liturgies, prayer services, sacramental preparation, and other parish or faith-based activities as appropriate.
Maintain accurate attendance, student progress records, and other required documentation.
Communicate professionally and respectfully with students, parents or guardians, parish staff, and fellow PSR teachers.
Maintain a professional, welcoming, and organized classroom that respects the dignity and individuality of every student and family.
Follow PSR policies, procedures, safety requirements, and parish guidelines.
Support PSR and parish missions, values, programs, and community activities.
Collaborate with PSR leadership and other teachers to promote a consistent, supportive, faith-filled learning experience.