Job Description:
5th Grade/Middle School Teacher - Full Time
2026-2027 Academic Year
St. Mary School, Bethel

Recent Graduates • Retired Educators • Veteran Teachers Welcome

Saint Mary School, Bethel is seeking a full-time, 5th Grade/Middle School Teacher to join our vibrant and mission-driven school community. This educator will be an integral member of our dynamic middle school team and will teach English Language Arts to grades 5-8 and Religion to students in grade 5.

Saint Mary School is a high-performing, faith-centered PreK–8 Catholic school dedicated to academic excellence, spiritual growth, and the formation of the whole child. Rooted in Gospel values, we partner closely with families to educate students in mind, heart, and spirit.

We are seeking a committed and dedicated Catholic school teacher who is creative, energetic, and professional—someone who embraces a growth mindset and truly believes that all children are capable of achieving at the highest levels. Whether you are new to the profession, a seasoned educator, or a recently retired public school teacher seeking a more mission-centered environment, Saint Mary School offers the opportunity to teach with purpose and joy.

At SMS, teachers benefit from:

• Small class sizes
• Strong administrative and collegial support
• Professional autonomy paired with collaboration
• A caring, faith-filled faculty and staff
• The freedom to place students’ best interests at the center of every decision

Our goal is to provide a rigorous, engaging, and joyful learning environment—one where students are excited to learn and teachers feel inspired and fulfilled. Each day, we strive to ensure that everyone arrives at school eager to grow and departs knowing that they have done meaningful work.

As a member of our middle school team, you will help nurture students’ love of learning, guide them in perseverance and problem-solving, and support their growth in faith, character, and goodness within a Christ-centered community.

If you are interested in teaching in a school where faith, academic excellence, and the dignity of every child are at the heart of all we do, please complete the CT Reap application process and send your résumé and cover letter to Principal, Jason Ford, at jford@stmarybethelct.org or principal@stmarybethelct.org.