Teacher Elementary School - 4th Grade

Parish Mission

“Guided by the Holy Spirit, we are a community centered in the Eucharist. We seek to live our faith, to grow in holiness, and to proclaim the love of Christ through service to all.”

Position Overview

St. Mary Catholic School in Littleton, Colorado, is seeking a full-time fourth grade teacher. St. Mary serves approximately 450 students in preschool through eighth grade and follows the Archdiocese of Denver curriculum standards, available at https://archden.org/schools/office-catholic-schools/curricula/.

We are committed to providing an exceptional learning experience in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. Our Christ-centered approach emphasizes character, virtue, service, and the development of the whole child. Students are challenged to pursue their personal best spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically.

High academic standards, expert instruction, and responsive support help our students do more than succeed—they flourish. As a learning community, we cultivate problem-solving, communication, critical thinking, creativity, responsible citizenship, and thoughtful engagement with the world.

Primary Responsibilities

• Advance the educational goals of St. Mary Catholic School and support the mission of the Catholic Church.
• Provide engaging, empowering, in-person instruction in a private-school setting.
• Plan and deliver daily lessons in mathematics, social studies, science, language arts, and religion in alignment with Archdiocese of Denver elementary standards and benchmarks.
• Design learning experiences informed by current best practices in education.
• Collaborate with colleagues to coordinate instruction, support students, and strengthen the school community.
• Use positive, effective classroom-management practices and create a safe, orderly, and nurturing learning environment.
• Assess student learning, monitor progress, and communicate clearly and professionally with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.

Benefits:

• Paid Company Holidays
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off (PTO and SICK)
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending plans (FSAs)
• 403B/Employer Match

Compensation:

• Annual Compensation $42,424 - $61,171 based on experience 
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending plans (FSAs)
• 403B/Employer Match

Qualifications - Successful candidates will:

• Demonstrate openness to growth and enthusiasm for learning;
• Contribute actively to a collaborative team of educators;
• Show a commitment to Christ-centered education, virtue formation, and service;
• Bring strong instructional planning, communication, and classroom-management skills;
• Support the spiritual, academic, social, and physical development of every student.

Essential Requirements

• Be a practicing Catholic in good standing.
• Hold a teaching license or certificate valid in Colorado, or be willing to obtain Colorado teaching licensure.

Competencies and Qualifications:

· Eager to carry out the mission of the church

· Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

· Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement

· Ability to work collaboratively with clergy, staff, volunteers, and parishioners

· Proficiency in job-related technology, systems, or tools

· Preferred knowledge, skills, or abilities, if applicable

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods

Ability to lift and mover schoolroom items as needed