Teacher-Professional Educator

Job Title

Certified Catholic School Teacher

$43,000.00/hr - $53,000.00/hr

Loretto Catholic School / Douglas, AZ

Under the direction of the school principal, the teacher supports the Diocese of Tucson in the mission to evangelize, catechize and educate youth in a Catholic School environment. The teacher shall serve as a minister of the Gospel, upholding Catholic teaching academically and behaviorally in the workplace and in personal life.

• Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the School by speaking, acting, and instructing in ways consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Demonstrate Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and a model of the teaching of Jesus through attitude and example.
• Help build the School’s faith community by participating in and helping plan school religious and service activities.
• Lead and participate in daily classroom prayer.
• Plan lessons that implement the school’s academic and Catholic religious curriculum, according to adopted objectives.
• Demonstrate competence in teaching by mastering the academic and religious curriculum, communicating effectively with students, and organizing classroom learning to maximize student time and motivation.
• Teach in an online learning environment when required, using platforms such as Google Classroom.
• Use effective evaluation methods tied to curriculum objectives to assess and report student progress.
• Establish a consistent disciplinary approach that promotes self‑direction, high standards for behavior, and effective behavior management.
• Maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• Cooperate with school and diocesan administration and collaborate with all staff to promote positive student–parent relationships; attend scheduled faculty trainings and meetings promptly.
• Enforce school policies and regulations professionally at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and exhibit sound judgment in dress and conduct; follow school dress code.
• Adhere to principals’ directives and perform additional duties as assigned.

Teacher must demonstrate coordination, manual dexterity, normal mental and visual capacities, and the ability to lift as required in a normal office environment.

Walking, sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, talking, handling, hearing, carrying, and keyboarding.

• Working knowledge of and strong commitment to fostering lay leadership in the Roman Catholic Church; must be a practicing baptized Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church.
• Excellent written, oral, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; self‑starter, organized, and a team player.
• Availability for evening and weekend work as necessary; reliable transportation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency with computer technology, including word processing, Excel, and related tools; maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility in assessing needs and adapting strategies in a ministerial environment.
• Complete a criminal history and background check.
• Professional bearing and clean, neat personal appearance.

• Completed bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Certified by the State of Arizona as a Teacher with renewal per state law.
• Level I Diocesan Ministry Certification with renewal every three years.

Loretto is a Roman Catholic religious organization. All employees must respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and Arizona state law. Under the Zero Tolerance Policy, no employee will be assigned or retained to serve in the parish, church, or school if found to have abused a minor or violated boundaries in dealing with minors.

Entry level

Full‑time

Education and Training

Religious Institutions