Description
Our Lady of Victory Catholic School is seeking a dedicated, joyful, and faith-filled primary grade teacher to join our team for the 2026–2027 school year. The teacher will be responsible for creating a warm, nurturing, and structured classroom environment that fosters early learning and faith formation.
The ideal candidate will have a deep passion for early childhood education and a collaborative spirit, working closely with colleagues and families to support each child’s academic, spiritual, social, and emotional growth.
Our Lady of Victory Catholic School is proud to be part of the Solidarity Initiative, a network of Catholic schools focused on academic excellence and student achievement in reading and mathematics through the implementation of the Success for All program.
Requirements
Responsibilities
- Implement the school’s adopted curriculum with fidelity to build foundational skills in early literacy, numeracy, social studies, science, art, and religion
- Integrate play-based, hands-on, and multi-sensory learning experiences into daily instruction
- Foster positive relationships with students and their families
- Differentiate instruction to meet a range of readiness levels and learning styles
- Use ongoing assessments to monitor student growth and inform instruction
- Maintain a safe, joyful, and faith-centered classroom environment
- Collaborate with fellow primary-level educators to ensure alignment and support
- Communicate clearly and consistently with parents regarding student progress and classroom activities
- Incorporate technology in a developmentally appropriate manner to support learning
- Track and analyze student progress using a variety of assessment tools and adjust instruction accordingly
- Work collaboratively with the primary grade team to facilitate meaningful, student-centered learning experiences
- Participate in other duties as assigned by the principal
Qualifications
Candidates should:
- Have at least 3 years of early childhood teaching experience, preferably in a Catholic school setting
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree and/or ECE units strongly preferred)
- Hold or be working toward a California Teaching Credential and/or ECE Certification
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate practices
- Be enthusiastic about Catholic education and committed to nurturing the faith life of young learners
- Bring a collaborative, flexible, and energetic spirit to their work
- Be highly organized, dependable, and proactive in communication
Preferred Qualifications
- Catechetical Certification (or currently in progress)
- Successful for All training or willing to learn
Information/Application Contact
Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Mrs. Yvonne Wilcox, Principal
ywilcox@ourladyofvictorycatholicschool.org
Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.
Information/Application Contact
Our Lady of Victory School (Compton)
601 E. Palmer Street
Compton, CA 90221
ywilcox@ourladyofvictorycatholicschool.org