Job Description:
Grade 3 - Grade 5 Classroom Teachers
2025-2026 School Year

OVERVIEW:
Under the direction of the school principal, the classroom teacher is responsible for supporting the school and the Diocese of Bridgeport in its mission.  He/she is to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing diocesan approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.  Educators are engaged in a school conducted by the Roman Catholic Church for the express purpose of education in the academic, social, moral and religious values promulgated by the Church.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Gives evidence of lived Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of personal faith journey; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
• Helps build the school’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in and plan school religious and service activities.
• Demonstrates effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement stated goals and objectives and by incorporating school and diocesan curriculum objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Demonstrates competence in teaching by having a current, thorough knowledge of curriculum, subject matter and be able to communicate effectively with students; able to organize classroom learning materials to maximize student time as well as motivate student learning.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learning of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, professional development, etc.

• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level or PLCs, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Establishes a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self-image; sets high standards for student behavior and manages inappropriate behavior effectively as per school/diocesan policies.  Maintains a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• Cooperates with school and diocesan administration; works effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents.
• At all times demonstrates professional responsibility in enforcing diocesan and school policies and regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality of information, displays sound judgment in professional dress and general behavior.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and Diocesan Administrators as designated by the Superintendent of Schools. 

Note:    The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
 
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Catholic Church.
• Excellent communications skills including written, verbal and public speaking.
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and be well-organized; must be a team player. 
• Be available for evening meetings as necessary.
• Be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in the use of computer technology and related educational technology.
• Flexibility in assessing needs/strategies and adapt appropriately in a ministerial environment.
• Professional bearing and clean and neat personal appearance.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university in education or applicable related discipline
• Valid State Teaching Certification in the appropriate grade level and/or subject

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Practicing Roman Catholic, in good standing
• Master’s Degree 
• Demonstrated experience teaching in a Catholic School
• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level