Description
St. Malachy Catholic School is seeking a nurturing, enthusiastic, energetic, and faith-filled TK/K grade teacher to join our dedicated school community. The ideal candidate will create a warm, engaging, structured, and welcoming classroom environment that supports the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth of our learners.
The ideal candidate values collaboration, strong communication with families, and a love for teaching within a Catholic school setting.
Responsibilities:
- Foster a positive, faith-centered classroom environment that promotes the spiritual, social, emotional, and academic growth of all students.
- Develop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with Archdiocesan curriculum guidelines and Common Core State Standards.
- Integrate Catholic teachings, Gospel values, and faith formation into daily instruction and classroom culture.
- Assess student progress regularly and utilize data to inform instruction and support individual learning needs.
- Establish and maintain effective classroom management practices that encourage respect, responsibility, and student success.
- Supervise students during recess, lunch, arrival, dismissal, and other assigned duties to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
- Maintain open and ongoing communication with parents and guardians regarding student progress, behavior, and spiritual development.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administration to support schoolwide initiatives, professional learning communities, special events, and student activities.
- Participate actively in school liturgies, prayer services, retreats, and other faith-based programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
- California Teaching Credential (or progress in this area)
- Experience working with elementary students, especially primary grades at least 1 year
- Strong communication, classroom management, and instructional skills
- Bilingual is a plus
- Available to start immediately
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
St. Malachy Catholic (Los Angeles)
1200 E 81st Street
Los Angeles, CA 90001
rorozco@la-archdiocese.org