2026-2027 Elementary K - 6th Grade Teacher - Generic Employment Pool

Elementary K - 6th Grade Teacher - Generic Employment Pool

Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools – Phoenix, Arizona

Job : 5705983

Final date to receive applications: Jan 31, 2027 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: May 11, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

*** This posting is designed as a general job pool for those elementary teaching candidates interested in working for any of the Catholic elementary schools within the Diocese of Phoenix for the  school year. Applying for this generic position will allow you to complete an online application, begin the screening process, and keep you in the employment pool, but this WILL NOT automatically connect you to specific job postings at specific schools.

Applicants must apply for each specific job posting in order to be considered. You can sign up for Job Alerts at the Diocese Of Phoenix Catholic Schools Job

Applicants who have previously submitted an online application for a teaching position within the Diocese of Phoenix using this system should NOT reapply for this generic pool. Your application is already on file in the system.

Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

Catholic Schools Office

Teacher Job Description (For Generic "Employment Pool" Applications)

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POSITION TITLE:

Teacher (Generic Employment Pool)

Department: Catholic Schools

Grade: K-6

Supervisor: Principal or Designee

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.

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…