Third Grade Teacher

Diocese of Tucson•Casa Grande, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School seeks a certified third-grade teacher to support the Diocese of Tucson’s mission to evangelize, catechize, and educate youth in a Catholic school environment. Under the direction of the school principal, the teacher is expected to serve as a minister of the Gospel and Catholic teaching through their academic and behavioral conduct at work and in their personal life. The teacher must support and teach consistently with the Roman Catholic Church’s teachings, model Gospel values, and contribute to the school’s faith community. The role involves planning and delivering academic and Catholic religious instruction, providing evidence-based instruction and intensive Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions within an MTSS framework, evaluating student progress, and maintaining an orderly and supportive classroom. The teacher must be willing to teach online as needed, including through Google Classroom or another learning platform. The position also requires cooperation with school and diocesan administration, participation in training and meetings, adherence to school policies and dress standards, and maintaining confidentiality and professional conduct. The position is classified as a certified teacher or certified teacher-pathway role, with payroll classification of Teacher on Contract. Teachers must maintain their Arizona teaching certification in current, good-standing status to remain on contract. Employment expectations include respecting and conducting oneself in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and Arizona state law. The school’s zero-tolerance policy prohibits knowingly assigning or retaining anyone determined to have abused a minor or violated boundaries in dealing with minors.

Requirements

Completed bachelor’s degree or higher.
Arizona State teacher certification; certification must be current and maintained in good standing in accordance with state law.
Working knowledge of and strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Roman Catholic Church.
If baptized Catholic, must be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church.
Excellent written, oral, public-speaking, and presentation skills.
Excellent human-relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter, organized, and a team player.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing needs and strategies in a ministerial environment.
Proficiency with computer technology, including word processing, Excel, and related technology.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional bearing and a clean, neat appearance.
Complete a criminal history and background check.
Valid and current Arizona DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Reliable transportation.
Availability for evening and weekend work as necessary.
Ability and willingness to teach online as needed.
Willingness to obtain and maintain Level I Diocesan Ministry Certification.

Responsibilities

Support and uphold the Catholic mission of the school and teach consistently with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
Model Gospel values and participate in the school’s faith community, religious activities, and service activities.
Lead and participate in classroom prayer daily.
Plan lessons that meet the school’s academic goals and objectives and deliver its Catholic religious curriculum.
Teach academic and religious curricula, organize classroom learning and materials, and motivate student learning.
Provide explicit evidence-based instruction and intensive individual or small-group interventions at Tiers 2 and 3 within an MTSS framework.
Teach in an online learning environment as needed, using Google Classroom or another platform.
Develop and use evaluations related to curriculum objectives and taught concepts and skills; communicate student progress clearly and effectively.
Establish a consistent disciplinary approach, promote student self-direction and positive self-image, set high behavior standards, and manage inappropriate behavior effectively.
Maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.
Work cooperatively with school and diocesan administration and staff to promote positive relationships with students and parents.
Attend scheduled faculty training courses and meetings promptly.
Enforce school policies and regulations, follow the principal’s directives, and perform other assigned duties.
Maintain confidentiality, sound judgment, professional behavior, and compliance with the school dress code.
Maintain current Arizona teacher certification in good standing and obtain and maintain Level I Diocesan Ministry Certification.