1st Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 School Year at Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

60000.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lesson Planning, Classroom Management, Differentiated Instruction, Data Analysis, Technology Integration, Student Evaluation, Progress Reporting, Parent Communication, Instructional Collaboration, Professional Development, Confidentiality, Classroom Organization, Faith-Centered Teaching

Industry

Religious Institutions

Description

Description School Name: St. Therese Academy Location: 6440 Saint Therese Way, San Diego, CA 92117 Reports to: Principal Employment Type: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Rate: $52,000 - $60,000 per year St. Therese Academy is seeking a highly qualified and enthusiastic 1st Grade Teacher to join our dedicated faculty for the 2026 – 2027 school year. This role is ideal for an educator who is passionate about early learning, committed to academic excellence, and eager to cultivate a warm, structured, and faith-centered classroom where young children thrive. General Teaching Responsibilities Develop and implement lesson plans aligned to the Common Core and California State standards as well as the Diocese of San Diego Religion Standards Establish a positive classroom culture and maintain strong classroom management to maximize instructional time Differentiate classroom instruction to meet the needs of all learners Regularly collect and analyze data to inform and adjust instruction Skillfully use technology to accomplish learning goals and increase student engagement Evaluate students' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, prepare progress reports and report cards (grades) Communicate regularly with parents and guardians on student progress Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school and share best practices Actively participate in ongoing professional development Administrative/ Other Responsibilities Return voice-mail/e-mail messages in a timely manner Communicate regularly with parents Maintain a neat and orderly classroom Demonstrate a respectful demeanor with staff, students, and parents Observe utmost confidentiality regarding parent, student, staff information/conversations Supervise playground and other areas of duty as the role may require Other duties as assigned Requirements Religious Qualifications Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred) or willingness to teach the Catholic faith Basic Catechetical Certification (preferred) Teachers who are hired without the certification are expected to earn it within 2 years of hire. Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy Professional Qualifications Possess a cleared California multiple or single subject teaching credential (preferred) Possess a Bachelor’s Degree Clear criminal background check (a clear Livescan for the Diocese of San Diego is a condition of employment) Experience teaching in an elementary school classroom Positive professional references and recommendations Physical Requirements To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the person must: Spend the majority of the day standing. Sit on an occasional basis. Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on both even and uneven surfaces Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class Assist in moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. St. Therese Academy, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

Responsibilities

The teacher will develop and implement lesson plans aligned with Common Core, California State, and Diocese Religion Standards, while establishing a positive classroom culture and managing instruction effectively. Responsibilities also include differentiating instruction, analyzing data to adjust teaching, evaluating student growth, and maintaining regular communication with parents.