MS classroom teacher

St. James Catholic School in Denver, serving students in preschool through middle school, is seeking teacher applicants for the following position: full time 6-7-8 grade Theology and or History Teacher combination or possible separate teaching positions each part time.

St. James Catholic School develops the whole person and fosters intellectual and moral virtues through academic excellence and love for the truth. The values we cultivate inspire a relationship with Christ, which we witness to the world. We strive to form students to become joyful witnesses to Christ who learn, think, and persuadeskills that are urgently needed to navigate our complex modern world. Teachers use proven methods to form students to be critical thinkers, ethical problem solvers, and socially responsible citizens, giving students the foundations, they need to be successful in any area. More information about our school may be found at Our School St. James Catholic Church (stjamesdenver.org)

Qualifications

Candidates must:

• Be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church
• Teach and support the educational goals and objectives of St. James Catholic School, the Archdiocese of Denver Office of Catholic Schools, and the mission of the Catholic Church
• Have a minimum of a bachelors degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited university
• Have a teaching certificate from the Archdiocese of Denver Catholic Educators and Formation Program or equivalent state teaching license
• Have completed or be willing to complete Safe Environment Training
• Submit to a background check
• Be willing to be a member of a collaborative team of teachers in a Professional Learning Community
• Be open to growth and have enthusiasm for learning
• Be open to growth in their faith lives
• Be open to growth in their professional skills