What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Math Teacher position at Archdiocese of St. Louis?
St Louis, MO, US, 63123-2719
The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Job Summary
Holy Cross Academy is seeking a dedicated, faith-centered Middle School Math Teacher to instruct students in grades 6–8. The ideal candidate will foster a positive classroom environment, promote critical thinking skills, and integrate Catholic values into daily instruction. This educator will help students build a strong mathematical foundation while encouraging academic excellence and personal growth.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.
Our Mission
We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.
Benefits
Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.
As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.
The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Job Summary
Holy Cross Academy is seeking a dedicated, faith-centered Middle School Math Teacher to instruct students in grades 6–8. The ideal candidate will foster a positive classroom environment, promote critical thinking skills, and integrate Catholic values into daily instruction. This educator will help students build a strong mathematical foundation while encouraging academic excellence and personal growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging mathematics lessons aligned with school curriculum and standards (e.g., Common Core or diocesan guidelines).
- Teach a range of middle school math topics such as ratios and proportional reasoning, expressions and equations, geometry concepts, and statistics and probability.
- Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
- Assess student understanding through tests, quizzes, projects, and formative assessments.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate regularly with parents/guardians.
- Create a respectful, inclusive, and structured classroom environment.
- Integrate Catholic teachings and values into lessons and classroom culture.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff on curriculum development and school initiatives.
- Participate in school activities, faculty meetings, and professional development.
- Support students’ social, emotional, and spiritual development.
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Mathematics, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Current state teaching certification or ability to obtain certification.
- Experience teaching middle school math preferred.
- Strong classroom management and instructional skills.
- Commitment to Catholic education and values.
- Practicing Catholic preferred (depending on school requirements).
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.
Our Mission
We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.
Benefits
Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.
As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.