Teacher - PSR

Archdiocese of St. Louis•New Haven, MO

23h

About The Position

The Parish School of Religion (PSR) Teacher provides engaging, age-appropriate religious instruction to support students’ spiritual, moral, and personal development. Through lesson planning, classroom activities, prayer, and faith-based discussions, the teacher helps students understand the Catholic faith, Scripture, and Church teachings and strengthen their relationship with Jesus Christ. The teacher fosters a welcoming, respectful, and supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity, participation, reflection, and spiritual growth. As a positive role model of Christian faith and values, the teacher supports the parish mission by promoting compassion, respect, integrity, and service and helping students apply their faith in daily life.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of, commitment to, and willingness to share the Catholic faith in support of the parish and PSR program’s mission and values.
Ability to provide engaging, developmentally appropriate religious instruction for children and youth.
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and classroom management skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with students and families while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Dependability, patience, compassion, flexibility, and enthusiasm for teaching and faith formation.
Willingness to collaborate with PSR leadership, fellow teachers, parish staff, and families.
Willingness to participate in required training, parish activities, and PSR events as appropriate.
Ability to comply with parish child protection policies, required background screening, and applicable safe environment training.
Successful completion of required pre-employment screening, including a criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate religious instruction in alignment with the established PSR curriculum, Catholic teachings, and parish expectations.
Teach foundational Catholic beliefs, Scripture, prayer, sacraments, Church traditions, and moral teachings appropriate to the assigned grade level.
Use interactive activities, instructional materials, technology, and relevant real-world examples to enhance student understanding and participation.
Encourage questions, shared perspectives, respectful dialogue, and reflection in a supportive classroom environment.
Support students’ spiritual, moral, and personal development by modeling Christian values and encouraging faith in everyday life.
Adapt instructional approaches to students’ developmental levels, learning needs, and individual circumstances.
Establish and maintain a positive, organized, respectful classroom that promotes learning, participation, and spiritual growth.
Foster compassion, inclusion, understanding, and respect for the dignity of every student and family.
Maintain appropriate classroom management practices and professional boundaries when working with children and youth.
Follow parish and PSR policies, procedures, safety protocols, and applicable child protection requirements.
Participate in PSR liturgies, prayer services, sacramental preparation, and other religious education activities as assigned or appropriate.
Connect classroom instruction with parish life, Catholic traditions, and the broader faith community.
Support parish and PSR programs, events, and initiatives that contribute to students’ faith formation and engagement.
Serve as a positive example of Christian living in interactions with students, families, colleagues, and the parish community.
Maintain accurate attendance records, student progress documentation, and other required classroom records.
Communicate professionally and appropriately with parents and guardians about student participation, progress, and classroom needs.
Collaborate with PSR leadership and fellow teachers on curriculum implementation, instructional practices, and program consistency.
Maintain a professional, welcoming, and well-prepared classroom.
Complete required training, meetings, and administrative responsibilities in accordance with parish and PSR guidelines.