Contract
3-5 Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 School Year: St. Peter School
St. Peter School - Lorain
About Us
St. Peter School in Lorain is a Catholic elementary school dedicated to academic growth, faith formation, and educating the whole child. We pride ourselves on fostering a nurturing, Christ-centered environment where students are encouraged to grow intellectually, spiritually, and socially.
Position Opening: Grades 3–5 Teacher
We are seeking a dedicated, student-centered educator to join our faculty for the 2026–2027 school year in our intermediate grades (3–5). We are looking for a teacher who values meaningful relationships, engaging instruction, collaboration, and the integration of Catholic faith into daily classroom life.
At St. Peter School, teachers are part of a caring community committed to helping students grow into confident learners and faith-filled individuals.
The Role
The Grades 3–5 Teacher will create a structured, supportive, and engaging classroom environment during these important years of student development.
Responsibilities include:
- Planning and delivering high-quality, standards-aligned instruction
- Creating a classroom culture rooted in high expectations, respect, and care
- Supporting students’ academic, social, and spiritual growth
- Building strong partnerships with families
- Using student data to inform instruction and guide progress
- Collaborating with grade-level colleagues and school staff
- Integrating Catholic values and faith into the school day
- Our small class sizes allow teachers to differentiate instruction effectively and truly know their students as learners and individuals
Why Join St. Peter School?
Our teachers value the sense of community, the support of colleagues, and the shared mission of forming students in faith and knowledge.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- Valid teaching license in the State of Ohio
- Obtain VIRTUS certification
- Ability to successfully pass background check through FBI & BCI
- Hold or be willing to obtain proper religious certification through the Diocese of Cleveland
To Apply:
Send the following materials to Mrs. Rosalie Norton at rnorton@spslorain.org:
- Cover letter and resume
- Copy of teaching license
- Three professional references