Contact Information
1404 East 9th Street
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 696-6525
(800) 869-6525
Contact Information
1404 East 9th Street
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 696-6525
(800) 869-6525
Full Time
St. Ann School at Communion of Saints Parish
Cleveland Heights, OH
4th & 5th Grade English Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher
Saint Ann School | Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Full-Time | 2026–2027 School Year
Saint Ann School is seeking a dynamic, faith-filled, and student-centered 4th- and 5th-Grade English Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher to join its faculty.
The successful candidate will provide engaging, rigorous, and differentiated instruction in English Language Arts and Social Studies while serving as the 5th grade homeroom teacher. As a Teacher-Minister, this individual will support Saint Ann School's Catholic mission by integrating faith into daily instruction, modeling Christian values, and fostering the academic, spiritual, social, and emotional growth of every student.
Saint Ann School serves a diverse community and seeks to foster lifelong learners and witnesses to the Gospel through faith, service, and scholarship.
Teach 4th- and 5th-grade English Language Arts and Social Studies.
Serve as the 5th-grade homeroom teacher.
Develop rigorous, engaging, and differentiated lessons that meet the needs of diverse learners.
Establish a positive, respectful, and faith-filled classroom culture.
Build strong and supportive teacher-student relationships.
Use evidence-based literacy practices and instructional strategies to develop critical thinking, creativity, and effective communication.
Integrate technology to enhance instruction and student learning.
Implement appropriate accommodations and modifications for students with varying learning needs.
Maintain effective classroom management that promotes responsibility, independence, and respect.
Maintain accurate records of student achievement, attendance, assessments, and family communication.
Support and promote the Catholic identity, mission, and traditions of Saint Ann School.
Integrate Catholic faith and Christian values into daily instruction and classroom life.
Foster students' academic, spiritual, social, and emotional development.
Participate in school Masses, prayer services, retreats, and other faith-based activities.
Model Christian values and a commitment to service and scholarship.
Develop positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and administrators.
Collaborate with teachers and school leadership to support student success.
Communicate effectively with families regarding student progress and needs.
Participate in extracurricular activities, school events, committees, and other community initiatives.
Contribute to a culture of continuous professional growth and reflection.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the principal.
Valid Ohio teaching license in one of the following:
Middle Childhood Education, Grades 4–9, with an English Language Arts concentration
K–8 license
Early Childhood Education, PK–3, with a Grades 4–5 endorsement
Strong background in English Language Arts instruction.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Effective classroom management abilities.
Commitment to meeting the academic and developmental needs of diverse learners.
Experience teaching upper elementary or middle school students.
Familiarity with differentiated instruction.
Knowledge of evidence-based literacy practices.
Experience using educational technology.
Practicing Catholic or willingness to support and uphold the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Strong commitment to Catholic education.
Desire to nurture students academically, spiritually, and personally in partnership with families.
High standards of ethics, integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Reflective mindset and commitment to continual improvement.
Collaborative spirit and willingness to work closely with colleagues, administrators, and families.
Flexibility and willingness to contribute to the broader school community.
Upon employment, all staff members must:
Complete VIRTUS Protecting God's Children training.
Successfully complete required BCI and FBI background checks.
Meet all applicable Diocese of Cleveland employment and Safe Environment requirements.
Saint Ann School is located in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and is committed to educating the whole child through faith, service, and scholarship. The school seeks to provide a welcoming Catholic environment in which students develop academically, spiritually, socially, and personally while becoming lifelong learners and witnesses to the Gospel.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interested candidates should submit their application materials according to Saint Ann School's hiring process.
40,000 — 42,500