Teacher - PSR

Job Summary

The Parish School of Religion (PSR) Teacher is responsible for providing engaging, age-appropriate religious instruction that supports students’ spiritual, moral, and personal development. Through thoughtful lesson planning, meaningful classroom activities, prayer, and faith-based discussions, the teacher helps students develop an understanding of the Catholic faith, grow in their knowledge of Scripture and Church teachings, and strengthen their personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

The PSR Teacher fosters a welcoming, respectful, and supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity, participation, reflection, and spiritual growth. As a positive role model of Christian faith and values, the teacher supports the mission of the parish by promoting compassion, respect, integrity, and service while helping students understand how to live out their faith in their daily lives.

Job Responsibilities

Religious Instruction and Student Development

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate religious instruction in alignment with the established PSR curriculum, Catholic teachings, and parish expectations.

• Teach and reinforce foundational Catholic beliefs, Scripture, prayer, sacraments, Church traditions, and moral teachings appropriate to the assigned grade level.

• Incorporate interactive activities, instructional materials, technology, and relevant real-world examples to enhance student understanding and participation.

• Encourage students to ask questions, share perspectives, engage in respectful dialogue, and reflect on their faith in a supportive classroom environment.

• Support students’ spiritual, moral, and personal development by modeling Christian values and encouraging the practical application of faith in everyday life.

• Adapt instructional approaches as appropriate to accommodate students’ developmental levels, learning needs, and individual circumstances.

Classroom Management and Learning Environment

• Establish and maintain a positive, organized, and respectful classroom that promotes learning, participation, and spiritual growth.

• Foster an environment rooted in compassion, inclusion, understanding, and respect for the dignity of every student and family.

• Maintain appropriate classroom management practices and professional boundaries when working with children and youth.

• Follow all parish and PSR policies, procedures, safety protocols, and applicable child protection requirements.

Parish and Faith Formation Support

• Participate in PSR liturgies, prayer services, sacramental preparation, and other religious education activities as assigned or appropriate.

• Reinforce the connection between classroom instruction, parish life, Catholic traditions, and the broader faith community.

• Support parish and PSR programs, events, and initiatives that contribute to students’ faith formation and engagement.

• Serve as a positive example of Christian living through interactions with students, families, colleagues, and the parish community.

Communication and Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate student attendance records, progress documentation, and other required classroom records.

• Communicate professionally, respectfully, and appropriately with parents and guardians regarding student participation, progress, and classroom needs.

• Collaborate with PSR leadership and fellow teachers to support curriculum implementation, share instructional practices, and promote consistency across the program.

• Maintain a professional, welcoming, and well-prepared classroom environment.

• Complete required training, meetings, and administrative responsibilities in accordance with parish and PSR guidelines.

Job Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of, commitment to, and willingness to share the Catholic faith in support of the mission and values of the parish and PSR program.

• Ability to provide engaging, developmentally appropriate religious instruction for children and youth.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and classroom management skills.

• Ability to establish positive relationships with students and families while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

• Dependability, patience, compassion, flexibility, and enthusiasm for teaching and faith formation.

• Willingness to collaborate with PSR leadership, fellow teachers, parish staff, and families.

• Willingness to participate in required training, parish activities, and PSR events as appropriate.

• Ability to comply with parish child protection policies, required background screening, and applicable safe environment training.