5th Grade Teacher - ELA & Social Studies

Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School - Phoenix, Arizona Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5517878

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 30, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 29, 2026

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Under the supervision of the principal, the teacher is a person of faith who strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; assumes responsibility for the leadership and management of the grades or classes assigned; develops and implements an instructional program according to the needs of the students and the established Diocesan Curriculum Standards; maintains detailed and accurate records as required by the school;

establishes positive school-community relationships; continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic certifications; performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education:

• Embraces and models the Catholic philosophy of education
• Promotes and lives gospel values and Catholic moral teaching
• Upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church
• Provides opportunities for faith development of students in the classroom to prepare them for life in today’s Church and society
• Can articulate and give evidence of Catholic living by the example of their lives

Assumes responsibility for the leadership and management of the classes assigned:

• Provides a positive learning environment
• Organizes the classroom to facilitate student learning
• Supervises and provides for the safety, welfare, and care of the students while they are in school
• Works toward the creation of a Catholic community within the classroom and the entire school community
• Teaches in accordance with diocesan and local policies as well as appropriate state laws
• Shows respect for individuals and fairness in dealing with students and parents
• Develops and implements a daily and weekly schedule covering all areas of curriculum

Develops and implements an instructional program according to the needs of the students and the established Diocesan Curriculum Standards:

• Integrates Church’s teachings in all aspects of the curriculum
• Determines levels of student achievement
  • Uses appropriate teaching strategies to meet individual student needs
  • Uses resources available to promote learning experiences for all students
  • Uses a variety of instructional strategies and incorporates technology into instruction
  • Refers students for evaluation and consultation when necessary in collaboration with administration and parents
  • Includes all students in presentation and discussions

Evaluates student progress effectively:

• Uses a variety of ongoing assessments
• Aligns assessments with goals, objectives, information taught, and instructional guidelines and Curriculum Standards of the Diocese and school
• Provides prompt constructive feedback on student work and performance
• Maintains students’ records consistently and accurately

Maintains accurate records in all record keeping as required by the school:

• Maintains proper grading and/or reporting system for each student as required by the principal
• Meets deadlines with official classroom reports, attendance, and statistics as required by the principal
• Maintains daily lesson plans

Establishes positive school-community relationships:

• Maintains cooperative relations with all in the school community
• Promotes respectful and positive school relationships
• Maintains awareness of his/her role as a Catholic schoolteacher and its impact on the community
  • Provides for regular conferences and meetings with parents
  • Cooperates with and helps promote various curricular and co-curricular programs within the school
    • Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and in-services

Continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic certifications:

• Keeps informed of current instructional practices through professional reading and educational opportunities
• Participates in professional activities and joins…