What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fourth Grade Teacher position at The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles (LA Catholics)?
St. Bernard Catholic School is a mission-driven community dedicated to forming disciples, leaders, and lifelong learners. We believe that strong academics and strong faith go hand in hand, and we are intentionally building a collaborative instructional team focused on student growth in reading, writing, and mathematics. Our educators are not isolated in their classrooms; they work together with purpose, accountability, and shared responsibility for every child. At St. Bernard, teaching is a vocation, and we seek educators who are committed to excellence, teamwork, and making Christ visible through their daily work.
St. Bernard Catholic School is seeking a strong, team-oriented Fourth Grade teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. This position focuses on deepening student learning in reading analysis, structured writing, and math reasoning, preparing students for upper-level academic expectations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field (required)
- Valid teaching credential (preferred)
- Experience in upper elementary instruction preferred
Strong background in:
- Reading analysis and comprehension
- Writing (multi-paragraph structure, organization, revision)
- Math (fractions, multi-step problem solving, conceptual understanding)
Ability to:
- Collaborate with 2nd and 3rd grade teachers
- Align curriculum and instructional practices across grade levels
- Support struggling learners through targeted strategies
- Strong classroom leadership and communication skills
- Practicing Catholic or willing to support the Catholic mission of the school
- Commitment to a collaborative, team-based teaching environment
Catholic Identity & Mission Commitment
- Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing
- Demonstrates knowledge of Catholic teachings, traditions, and values
- Models the faith through daily witness and participation in the sacramental life of the Church
- Integrates Catholic identity into instruction and classroom culture
- Supports the mission of St. Bernard School in forming students spiritually, academically, and morally
Application Deadline: June 1, 2026
Position Starting Date: August 1, 2026
Submit resume and cover letter.
A list of professional references with telephone numbers and written reference letters may also be provided.
Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.