St. John Baptist, Fort Wayne - 4th Grade Teacher

• Location 4500 Fairfield Ave.,Fort Wayne, IN, 46807,United States
• Job Category School
• Employee Type Full time
• Manage Others No

• Email mjavins

St. John the Baptist Catholic School is seeking a passionate, dedicated, and faith-filled 4th Grade Classroom Teacher to join our dynamic faculty for the 2026–2027 school year.

The ideal candidate will be a practicing Catholic who joyfully witnesses to the Faith and is committed to the mission of Catholic education. This teacher will possess a strong understanding of best instructional practices, effective classroom management strategies, and a deep desire to form the whole child—academically, spiritually, and morally.

The 4th Grade Teacher will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, rigorous instruction aligned to all Indiana Academic Standards for Grade
4. Beyond academic excellence, the teacher will intentionally cultivate wonder, virtue, and a love for learning—guiding students in their appreciation of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness, and drawing them ever closer to Jesus Christ.

• Designing and implementing lesson plans that meet all Indiana Academic Standards and utilize the Diocesan Curriculum Frameworks.
• Creating a structured, joyful, and orderly classroom environment where all students can learn and feel supported.
• Utilizing best instructional practices to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students with accommodations and modifications
• Integrating Catholic identity authentically throughout the curriculum
• Assessing and monitoring student growth and using data to inform instruction through tools such as IXL, ILEARN Checkpoint data, mCLASS DIBELS, and Spring Math
• Communicating effectively and professionally with parents.
• Collaborating with colleagues in a positive, mission-driven faculty culture.
• Supporting the sacramental and liturgical life of the school.
• Implementing and following all safety procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by principal.

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church
• Bachelor’s degree in Education and a valid Indiana Teacher License (or the ability to attain one).
• Knowledge of Indiana Academic Standards for 4 th Grade
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and coaching, both professionally and spiritually.

n the Baptist Catholic School, we believe education is not merely the transmission of information, but the formation of souls. We are looking for a teacher who sees their classroom as a vocation—one that shapes hearts and minds for eternity.