What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classroom Teacher (Grades 3-5) – Lower School Division position at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School?
Grades 3-5 Lower School Teacher
Our Lady of the Rosary School is a K-12 classical academy located in Greenville, SC, recently listed in Crisis Magazine as one of the Top 10 Cities to raise a Catholic family. Since adopting a classical curriculum in 2019, we have experienced rapid growth with enrollment now reaching capacity in most grades.
Position Summary: Our Lady of the Rosary seeks joyful, intellectually motivated Lower School teachers to lead our students in the pursuit of knowledge, wisdom, and virtue. Successful OLR teachers develop classroom cultures marked by kindness, orderliness, diligence, and wonder at all God has made. A bachelor’s degree is required, but teaching certification is optional. Applicants must be practicing Catholics who adhere to all magisterial teachings of the Church. Their lives should bear active and unmistakable witness to a deep love for our Lord Jesus Christ.
Reports To: Principal Classification: Full-Time
Essential Job Functions:
- Faith Integration: Candidate is expected to integrate Catholic values and doctrine into their teaching, helping students form a spiritual foundation.
- Academic Instruction: Candidate will plan and deliver grade-appropriate, engaging lessons.
- Classroom Management: Manage children to ensure a safe and encouraging atmosphere for learning.
- Collaboration: Candidate will be able to work collaboratively with other staff members, including administrators.
- Student Support: Candidate will provide support to students in their academic development and keep open communication with parents/guardians to reach goals for students.
Position Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree is required.
- Teaching certification is optional.
- Candidate must be a practicing Catholic in good standing and able to lead through example.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
This position requires standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, using hands, using feet, climbing/balancing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, reaching above shoulders, and tasting/smelling at least 1/3 of the time. This position requires that you will lift up to 10 pounds at least 1/3 of the time.