ELA Teacher SY

ELA Teacher 26/27 SY

Maryland Heights, MO, US The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Holy Spirit Catholic School is seeking a dedicated and faith-filled educator to serve as an English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. The teacher will foster a love of reading, writing, and critical thinking while supporting the spiritual, academic, and personal growth of students within a Catholic school environment.

• Provide engaging, standards-based instruction in English Language Arts, including reading, writing, grammar, and literature.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that promote critical thinking, comprehension, and effective communication skills.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic needs of students.
• Assess student progress regularly and communicate effectively with parents and administration.
• Integrate technology and a variety of instructional strategies to enhance learning.
• Collaborate with grade-level and subject-area team members to support curriculum alignment and student success.
• Maintain classroom discipline consistent with school policies and expectations.
• Support and participate in school Masses, prayer, and Catholic identity initiatives.
• Foster a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment.

Bachelor's degree in education or a related field. Valid teaching certification (elementary or middle school ELA preferred). Strong background in English Language Arts instruction. Excellent communication, organization, and classroom management skills. Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status. Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment.

Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.