Classroom Teacher - Diocese of Bridgeport
| Position: | Classroom Teacher |
| Subject Area: | Elementary School Classes |
| Job Title: | 3rd Grade Teacher |
| Job Location: | St. James Catholic School, Stratford, CT |
| Beginning: | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Deadline: | Open until filled ** |
| District: | Diocese of Bridgeport |
| Bridgeport, CT 06606 | |
| Telephone: |
203-416-1638 |
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Job Description:
3rd Grade Lead Teacher - 2025-2026 School Year
St. James Catholic School, Stratford, CT
OVERVIEW
St. James School in Stratford, Connecticut is opening a second 3rd grade classroom. We are hiring a 3rd Grade Teacher beginning in the 2025-26 school year. Candidates must have a love for working with elementary-aged children. The ideal candidate will also be passionate about elementary education. We are looking for educators who want to work in a supportive, caring, and positive school environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES (The below description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility)
• Demonstrates effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement stated goals and 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 current knowledge of curriculum and elementary subject matter
• Effectively manage children using research-based strategies and approaches that foster growth
• Connect and communicate effectively with children
• Organize a classroom learning environment and materials
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge by attending seminars, workshops, professional development, reading professional educational publications, etc.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Active member of a faith community and is open to the importance of personal faith journey; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university in Education or a related discipline
• Valid State Teaching Certification in appropriate grade level and/or subject or in the process of attaining a Teaching Certificate
• Loves working with children!
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Successful prior teaching in an elementary school
• A Master’s Degree in Elementary Education or a related field
• Demonstrated experience teaching in a Catholic School
Please email a cover letter and resume to Chris Robertson, Principal, at chris.robertson@sjssct.org
3rd Grade Lead Teacher - 2025-2026 School Year
St. James Catholic School, Stratford, CT
OVERVIEW
St. James School in Stratford, Connecticut is opening a second 3rd grade classroom. We are hiring a 3rd Grade Teacher beginning in the 2025-26 school year. Candidates must have a love for working with elementary-aged children. The ideal candidate will also be passionate about elementary education. We are looking for educators who want to work in a supportive, caring, and positive school environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES (The below description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility)
• Demonstrates effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement stated goals and 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 current knowledge of curriculum and elementary subject matter
• Effectively manage children using research-based strategies and approaches that foster growth
• Connect and communicate effectively with children
• Organize a classroom learning environment and materials
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge by attending seminars, workshops, professional development, reading professional educational publications, etc.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Active member of a faith community and is open to the importance of personal faith journey; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university in Education or a related discipline
• Valid State Teaching Certification in appropriate grade level and/or subject or in the process of attaining a Teaching Certificate
• Loves working with children!
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Successful prior teaching in an elementary school
• A Master’s Degree in Elementary Education or a related field
• Demonstrated experience teaching in a Catholic School
Please email a cover letter and resume to Chris Robertson, Principal, at chris.robertson@sjssct.org
** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.
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