What are the responsibilities and job description for the St. Jude, South Bend - Kindergarten Teacher position at DIOCESE OF FORT WAYNE - SOUTH BEND?
Full-time Kindergarten Teacher for 2026-2027 School Year
St. Jude School, located in South Bend, is a vibrant school community with 228 students Pre-K through 8th grade. We have one class for each grade level, with a strong special education department that makes St. Jude a place for all children to learn.
This is a full time position for the 2026-2027 school year.
Ideal applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree and have direct experience with or a strong understanding of early childhood programs and curricula.
Ideal candidate will:
Be a part of a vibrant, Catholic, faith-filled educational community.
Collaborate with the Early Childhood Team
Utilize the Indiana Academic Standards and our Diocesan Curriculum
Plan and implement differentiated, standards-based lessons for students with a Mild or Moderate Disability as well as students above grade level
Possess strong behavior management skills.
Have the ability to provide effective whole group instruction as well as small group instruction
Possess knowledge of Writer’s Workshop, 6 1 Traits and Daily Five
Track student progress towards mastery of Indiana Academic Standards
Communicate consistently and professionally with students, parents, staff, & administration
Possess an active Indiana teaching license, Emergency Permit, or be working toward licensing
Participate in diocesan and school improvement goals including professional development.
Foster the spiritual development of students.
Work collaboratively with other members of the Lower elementary school team to create cross curricular units
Complete other duties as assigned by the principal