2nd Grade Teacher, Holy Spirit School, School Year 2026-2027

We’re looking for a dynamic, faith-driven 2nd grade teacher to join our team. Second grade is such a formative year — kids are growing into confident readers, building their math foundations, and learning how to be part of a classroom community. We want someone who meets them there with patience, energy, and genuine care.

The right person is a true team player — someone who collaborates easily, brings energy to the classroom, and genuinely enjoys working alongside colleagues toward a shared goal. We’re looking for someone coachable, open to feedback, and always growing in their craft. A heart for students, a strong sense of classroom community, and a commitment to living out our Catholic mission are essential.

Under the general supervision of the principal, teacher is responsible for the planning, implementation, and assessment of a faith, academic, and socio-emotional program that follows the Diocesan, California, and school standards.

It’s more than a job. Be part of a team that spreads the
light and love of Jesus Christ throughout the Diocese!

• Design and implement curriculum, instruction, and assessments aligned with the designated standards and research-based practices.
• Utilize assessment data to implement responsive instructional interventions to support the learning of every student.
• Model and be supportive of a faith-filled Catholic environment in both words and actions.
• Maintain and demonstrate strong classroom management skills in accordance with the school’s philosophy and classroom rules to support a safe, positive, productive learning environment.
• Meet the academic and socio-emotional needs of diverse learners, approaching students from an asset perspective.
• Implement school-wide systems outlined by the school administration.
• Engage in all collaborative and professional learning sessions scheduled by the school and Department of Catholic Schools.
• Collaborate with school employees.
• Communicate and partner with parents on a regular basis.
• Cover assigned staff duties, including recess supervision, as well as other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the school administration.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality over student and institutional information.

• Act as a role model of professionalism in a Catholic environment.
• Support the philosophy, policies, and goals of the school, as well as the decisions made by the Principal and Administrators.
• Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all students.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in the parent/student handbook and employee handbook.
• Work as part of a team
• Attend faculty, administrative, and all other meetings as needed.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Strong managerial and administrative skills
• Able to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, diocesan departments, and the general public.
• Able to interact with school-aged children in a warm, confident manner.
• Self-motivated and reliable.
• Knowledge of first-aid procedures.
• Ability to work independently and with a sense of immediacy.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a strong customer service focus (internal and external).
• Ethical and discreet team player.