Full-Time Mathematics Teacher (Grades 6 - 8)

Saint Joseph Catholic School is seeking a qualified and credentialed math teacher for our middle school. Celebrating its 100th year of operation, St. Joe’s private school offers a unique teaching experience with dedicated staff colleagues and parents wholly committed to providing our children a rigorous academic and spiritual education. Our mission of enriching the Mind, Body, and Soul of our students combines academics, athletics, the arts, and our Catholic theology in providing a wholistic educational experience. 

Small class sizes for each of our grades allows for 1 on 1 instruction with the satisfaction of reaching each and every student and knowing you are making a positive and direct impact on their education. Dress code and codes of conduct ensure a purposeful and enriching learning environment. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The duties of the Middle School Mathematics Teacher will include but are not limited to:  

- Teach 5 classes, with 4 of them at smaller teacher/student ratios for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade level math. 

- Teach a 2-track math system starting in 7th grade.

- 7th grade accelerated course – 7th grade math & 8th grade level math.

- 8th grade accelerated course – Algebra 1.

- One recitation per week per class to intentionally differentiate remediation or extensions.

- One planning period per day.

OTHER DUTIES:  

- Obtain and maintain state licensure.

- Communicate regularly and effectively with parents/guardians and colleagues.

- Provide grade appropriate extended or enrichment opportunities for students when you identify a desire from the student, or when requested from parents.

- Attend and participate with the principal and staff members in school-related meetings, activities, and projects.

- Participate in all Archdiocese of Denver in-service and training programs. Participate in all local school-sponsored professional development and training programs and initiatives.

- Participate in annual performance review, based upon the implementation of the essential duties of the middle school math teacher.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

- Minimum – Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of teaching experience and completion of the math PRAXIS.

- Preferred – Bachelor's degree in Math or secondary math endorsement. Three years teaching experience.

- Requires appropriate state licensure for teaching.

- Compliance with Safe Environment requirements.

COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:  

- Sound judgment and decision-making skills.

- Effective verbal and written communication skills.

- Knowledge of and willingness to implement safety and emergency procedures

- Catholic in good standing preferred but not required. 

- Candidate must share Christian virtues & values and exercise them through words and deeds.

- Successfully pass a criminal background check.

- Disclosure of any circumstances or negative work reviews that were cause for termination or reassignment at previous employers.

- Positive references and recommendations required.

- Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds. 

- Ability to execute appropriate safety and emergency procedures, including leading evacuations and providing basic first aid.

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and references to Principal Donna Bornhoft at [email protected]. 

Start date: August 2025; this position is for the 2025-2026 school year.

Benefits:

Generous benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, pension plan, employer paid and voluntary life insurance, employer paid STD and LTD; 10 paid sick days per year and 2 personal days per academic year.