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Kindergarten Teacher: St. Jerome School

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St. Jerome School

Position Summary

St. Jerome School is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and faith-filled educator to join its school community for the 2026–2027 school year.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about Catholic education and committed to providing a safe, nurturing, structured, and academically engaging classroom environment. The teacher will support the academic, spiritual, social, and emotional growth of students while helping them live out the school theme: “Rooted in Faith, Growing in Wisdom.”

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the mission of St. Jerome School and the Diocese of Cleveland and will work collaboratively with school leadership, faculty, staff, students, and families.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver engaging, standards-based instruction aligned with Diocese of Cleveland and State of Ohio standards.

  • Create and maintain a positive, structured, and respectful classroom environment.

  • Provide differentiated instruction to meet the academic needs of all students.

  • Establish clear classroom expectations and consistently implement school behavior and discipline procedures.

  • Assess student learning and use data to guide instruction and intervention.

  • Maintain accurate student records, grades, attendance, and other required documentation.

  • Communicate regularly and professionally with parents and guardians regarding student progress and concerns.

  • Collaborate with fellow teachers, administration, support staff, and specialists.

  • Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school improvement initiatives.

  • Participate in school Masses, prayer, religious activities, and other faith-based events.

  • Support the Catholic identity and mission of St. Jerome School.

  • Supervise students during assigned duties, including arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, and other school activities.

  • Participate in parent-teacher conferences, school events, and special programs.

  • Maintain a safe and orderly classroom and follow all school safety policies and procedures.

  • Perform additional duties as assigned by school administration.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher.

  • Valid Ohio teaching license or eligibility to obtain an Ohio teaching license.

  • Commitment to Catholic education and the mission of St. Jerome School.

  • Ability to successfully complete required FBI and BCI background checks.

  • Ability to complete VIRTUS training and maintain required compliance.

  • Willingness to obtain or maintain required Diocese of Cleveland religious certification.

Preferred:

  • Previous elementary school teaching experience.

  • Experience working in a Catholic school environment.

  • Strong classroom management skills.

  • Experience with differentiated instruction and student data.

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.

  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a school team.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be:

  • Faith-filled and committed to Catholic education.

  • Student-centered and compassionate.

  • Organized, dependable, and professional.

  • A strong classroom manager.

  • Collaborative and willing to work as part of a team.

  • Open to professional growth and feedback.

  • Dedicated to helping every student reach his or her full potential.

  • Committed to creating a classroom where students feel safe, valued, challenged, and supported.

Mission & Community

The teacher will play an important role in advancing the mission of St. Jerome School by supporting the development of the whole child and fostering a classroom environment rooted in faith, academic growth, respect, and service.

To Apply

Application details were not provided in the posting.

Range

40,000 — 60,000

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