Description
The St. Anthony de Padua Catholic School 2nd grade teaching position is a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated educator to nurture both the academic and spiritual growth of young learners within a faith-centered community. The teacher will design and deliver engaging, differentiated lesson plans aligned with state and diocesan standards, drawing on a variety of instructional strategies and assessments to meet the diverse learning needs of each student. Beyond academics, the role calls for someone deeply committed to modeling Catholic values and doctrine, fostering the spiritual development of students, and collaborating meaningfully with administrators, fellow faculty, and parents to build a strong school and parish community. The ideal candidate holds a valid Indiana teaching license at the appropriate grade level, demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills, and maintains a professional commitment to ongoing faith formation and continuous growth. This position also involves consistent enforcement of school policies, thorough record-keeping, and active participation in diocesan and school-wide improvement initiatives, making it an ideal fit for a passionate, well-rounded educator who sees teaching as both a profession and a calling.
Requirements
Duties of the Teacher
Responsible to: Principal
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Models and teaches Catholic doctrine, values, and morals.
• Works cooperatively with administrators, faculty, students and parents to form a faith
community in the school and parish.
• Prepares lesson plans and teaches in assigned subject area and grade level in
accordance with state and diocesan guidelines.
• Recognizes the variety of student learning styles and facilitates learning by adapting
instructional methods and teaching materials to student needs.
• Uses various assessments to measure student growth.
• Assigns and monitors student activities to promote student learning.
• Supervises students within the school. Supervises students both at and away from the
school when participating in school-sponsored activities in an official capacity.
• Consistently enforces the school’s discipline policies.
• Communicates regularly and effectively with parents regarding student progress.
• Maintains school records as required by school policy.
• Commits to ongoing faith formation and professional growth.
• Performs other work related duties as assigned.
• Participates in diocesan and school improvement goals including professional
development.
• Fosters the spiritual development of students.
Education, Experience and Skills Required:
• See P3020 for Non-discrimination and Religious Standards.
• Indiana teaching license in appropriate grade level/teaching area; or demonstrated
eligibility to receive license.
• High level thinking skills.
• Currently qualified to speak and write coherently, fluently and grammatically correct
English.
• Currently physically qualified to supervise students adequately.
• Strong written, verbal presentation, and interpersonal skills.