What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary School Teachers (2) position at St. Peter Academy?
Saint Peter Academy in South Boston seeks highly motivated, experienced elementary school teachers for 2025-2026.
Saint Peter Academy (SPA) is a small, non-profit urban school in the progressive community of South Boston, MA. The mission of St Peter Academy is to encourage lifelong learning through a rigorous differentiated curriculum. Utilizing innovative best practices, each child is recognized as an individual and is encouraged to attain their maximum potential – spiritually, emotionally, academically, physically and socially. We are a close knit, diverse community of learners who foster social justice with a sincere understanding and respect for all people. Our history is rooted in Catholic values and teachings.
We are seeking an elementary teacher who will challenge our students through rigorous instruction that incorporate interactive, fun and engaging lessons which celebrate and respect students' individual growth rates and academic levels. Teachers at St Peter Academy plan and conduct lessons for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Additionally, SPA Teachers Have:
*A commitment to ensure academic success for all students
*Experience and skill in developing and actualizing curriculum based lesson plans
*A shared dedication to St. Peters' philosophy and mission
*Creativity and humor
*Excellent teamwork, communication, and organization skills
*the ability to build and maintain a safe, nurturing, respectful educational environment
*Appreciate and celebrate diversity
Teachers at SPA are expected to challenge their students on a daily basis. Given our small class sizes, our teachers have a unique opportunity to provide each child with significant individual attention, be creative with group lessons, and help each child to achieve their true academic potential. Our unique community allows teachers to partner with parents and board members to achieve a fast paced, high caliber learning environment for our students.
For additional information on our environment please visit www.stpeteracademy.com .
If interested in this opportunity, please submit your cover letter, resume and 3 letters of reference via email to joinspa@stpeteracademy.com attn: Maria Blasi
Non Discriminatory Policy: St. Peter Academy, Inc. accepts students of all races, colors, and national or ethnic origins into all rights, privileges, programs, and activities accorded to students at St. Peter Academy. St. Peter Academy, Inc. does not discriminate in employment or education on the basis of a person's race, gender, age, national and ethnic origin, religion, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status or sexual orientation.