Job detail
Middle School Math Teacher
Archdiocese of St. Louis
Location
Saint Louis County, Missouri
Quick overview
The teacher will plan and deliver engaging mathematics lessons for grades 6-8 while integrating Catholic values into the curriculum. Responsibilities include assessing student progress, managing the classroom environment, and collaborating with faculty on school initiatives.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Education or Mathematics and possess a current state teaching certification. A commitment to Catholic education and experience teaching middle school math are preferred.
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Job description
- The Archdiocese of St.
- Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St.
- Louis area.
- Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St.
- Louis.Job Summary Holy Cross Academy is seeking a dedicated, faith-centered Middle School Math Teacher to instruct students in grades 6–8.
- The ideal candidate will foster a positive classroom environment, promote critical thinking skills, and integrate Catholic values into daily instruction.
- This educator will help students build a strong mathematical foundation while encouraging academic excellence and personal growth.
- Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging mathematics lessons aligned with school curriculum and standards (e.g., Common Core or diocesan guidelines).
- Teach a range of middle school math topics such as ratios and proportional reasoning, expressions and equations, geometry concepts, and statistics and probability.
- Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
- Assess student understanding through tests, quizzes, projects, and formative assessments.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate regularly with parents/guardians.
- Create a respectful, inclusive, and structured classroom environment.
- Integrate Catholic teachings and values into lessons and classroom culture.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff on curriculum development and school initiatives.
- Participate in school activities, faculty meetings, and professional development.
- Support students’ social, emotional, and spiritual development.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Mathematics, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Current state teaching certification or ability to obtain certification.
- Experience teaching middle school math preferred.
- Strong classroom management and instructional skills.
- Commitment to Catholic education and values.
- Practicing Catholic preferred (depending on school requirements).
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- The Archdiocese of St.
- Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
- All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
- Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening.
- The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment.
- Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.