Grade 4 Teacher

Position Summary:

St. Michael Catholic School is a Grade 4 teacher. This person would be a dynamic, knowledgeable, and engaging elementary teacher who supports the school’s mission statement: “St. Michael provides a Christ-centered Catholic education, with a focus on academic excellence, and the development of the whole person, through our core values of reverence, service, and leadership.”

Key responsibilities: 

• Integrate values and attitudes that guide students in evaluating and applying content in the light of Gospel teachings
• Effectively implement a grade-level appropriate curriculum and demonstrate mastery of subject-area content
• Explore standards and objectives from the Diocese of Raleigh curricula through cross-curricular connections, and design rigorous instructional plans that include higher order thinking skills and acquisition of deeper content knowledge
• Incorporate the seamless integration of technology and naturally infuse 21st Century skills in lessons that support the school’s instructional program and goals
• Develop and implement hands-on, interdisciplinary learning experiences using research-based instruction - including effective small group instruction - and design rigorous assessments to assess multiple levels of content and skills
• Exhibit a strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement and high expectations for student learning
• Cultivate ongoing professional communication and positive relationships with parents, students, and colleagues
• Contribute to a positive Catholic school culture driven by continuous professional and spiritual growth, the striving for academic excellence, and a commitment to collegial collaboration
• Supervision and other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Minimum Requirements:

• The qualified applicant must possess a Bachelor’s degree.
• Previous experience as a successful, effective classroom teacher and/or teacher leadership experiences are highly desirable.
• Enter additional qualifications/requirements:
• Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks
• Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training after hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hold a current North Carolina Teaching License, or an equivalent out-of-state license, or be eligible to obtain certification within their first one to two years of employment.

Position Start Date: 2025-2026 Academic Year