What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Teacher position at St. Paul the Apostle School?
We are seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Middle School Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The successful candidate will deliver engaging science lessons to grades primarily for 6th-8th, maintain a structured and supportive classroom environment, and align instruction with Catholic values and school standards.
St. Paul the Apostle serves approximately 340 students, from 12 months old through 8th grade, within a vibrant and supportive community. In 2024, we opened our new Early Childhood Center, specifically designed to nurture our youngest learners. In March 2025, we expanded further with a new Middle School building, offering dynamic and interactive learning experiences for our older students. Our engaged community empowers teachers to do what they do best—teach. With an intentional focus on relationships, St. Paul the Apostle is a truly inspiring place to teach and learn.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and deliver daily Science lessons aligned with curriculum standards.
Engage students in hands-on and inquiry-based learning activities.
Create a positive classroom environment that supports student growth.
Assess and monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback.
Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
Uphold the Catholic values and mission of the school in all interactions and teaching practices.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Education
Valid teaching certification
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to integrate faith and Catholic values into the classroom setting.
Benefits of working at St. Paul the Apostle:
St. Paul the Apostle offers many benefits to its staff including a supportive environment with a fun and dynamic staff. The leadership of SPA is committed to supporting, encouraging, and continually improving to ensure success for all stakeholders. The greater school community provides an incredible amount of support for its teachers through an active Home and School committee and opportunities for simple classroom grants and fulfillment of teacher wishlists. Other benefits include:
Tuition support for full-time staff.
Daily lunches provided in-house for teaching staff.
Competitive health benefits package including
Pension plan
Professional development is provided, planned, and executed to fit the school’s schedule. It is done by top educators in the profession.
Catholic school teachers have more flexibility in the classroom for planning, and adapting to student needs, and curriculum. We do NOT teach to tests, we teach in the best ways for kids to learn.