4th Grade Homeroom​/ELA Grades 3-5

Job Title

4th Grade Homeroom / ELA Grades 3-5

St. Louis, MO, US,

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation offers a vibrant learning community serving over 50,000 Pre‑K‑12 students across 11 counties. Our mission is to provide high‑quality education grounded in Catholic teachings and a sense of purpose and community.

The teacher will deliver high‑quality English Language Arts instruction for grades 3–5 and serve as the 4th‑grade homeroom teacher. Responsibilities include integrating Catholic teachings, maintaining a structured classroom, and supporting students’ academic, spiritual, and social development.

• Instruction & Curriculum
• Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate ELA instruction aligned with diocesan, state, and national standards for grades 3–5.
• Teach reading, writing, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary using best instructional practices.
• Differentiating instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Assess student progress with formative and summative assessments and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Integrate technology and literacy resources to enhance learning.
• Homeroom Responsibilities
• Serve as primary homeroom teacher for 4th grade students.
• Establish a positive, respectful, faith‑filled classroom environment.
• Oversee daily routines (attendance, morning prayer, announcements, organization).
• Support students’ social‑emotional growth and promote responsibility and self‑discipline.
• Faith Integration
• Integrate Catholic values and teachings into the curriculum and classroom activities.
• Lead students in daily prayer and participate in school liturgies, Masses, and religious activities.
• Uphold the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Communication & Collaboration
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding progress and expectations.
• Collaborate with colleagues, administrators, and support staff to enhance learning.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field (required).
• Valid teaching certification or eligibility per diocesan/state requirements.
• Experience teaching elementary ELA preferred.
• Practicing Catholic preferred; willingness to support and uphold Catholic teachings.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Commitment to Catholic education and faith formation.
• Organizational and instructional skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Professionalism, flexibility, and dedication to student success.

Full‑time position following the academic school calendar.

Entry level

Full‑time

Other

Religious Institutions, Primary and Secondary Education, Non‑profit Organizations

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation 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.