The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
The Mission of Immaculate Conception of Dardenne Catholic School is empowering students, through love and virtue, to develop their Catholic faith, their intellect, and a community of one Spirit in Christ Jesus.
Founded in 1880, Immaculate Conception Parish School and Preschool serves more than 480 families and over 820 students. The school employs more than 100 dedicated staff members, including administrators, office personnel, classroom teachers, resource teachers, special area teachers, teacher aides, and support staff. Immaculate Conception School fosters a “community of one Spirit in Christ Jesus,” dedicated to fulfilling the mission of Catholic education in the Archdiocese of St. Louis and serving the needs of its families.
Immaculate Conception School is seeking a faith-filled, certified Elementary Teacher (Grades K–4) who is committed to academic excellence and the mission of Catholic education. Under the supervision of the Principal, the teacher is responsible for fostering the intellectual, spiritual, social, emotional, and physical development of students in a Christ-centered learning environment.
The ideal candidate is a mission-driven educator who values collaboration, builds positive relationships with students and families, and contributes to a culture of faith, respect, and excellence within the school community.
This is a salaried, exempt position governed by an annual employment agreement.
- Plan and deliver engaging, standards-based instruction aligned with curriculum goals and Archdiocesan standards.
- Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, faith-centered classroom environment that promotes student growth and achievement.
- Integrate Catholic teachings, Gospel values, and character development into daily instruction and classroom activities.
- Assess student learning through a variety of formative and summative measures and provide timely feedback to students and families.
- Differentiate instruction to address diverse learning styles, abilities, and needs.
- Establish positive classroom management practices that foster responsibility, respect, and self-discipline.
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, assessments, and student progress.
- Communicate regularly and effectively with parents and guardians regarding student achievement, behavior, and classroom activities.
- Collaborate with grade-level teams, support staff, and administration to promote student success and school improvement.
- Participate in faculty meetings, professional development opportunities, school events, and faith formation activities.
- Model professionalism, integrity, and Christian values in all interactions with students, families, colleagues, and parish community members.
- Uphold all school policies, procedures, and expectations of the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
- Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or related field required.
- Valid Missouri teaching certification required.
- Elementary or middle school teaching certification required; mathematics specialization preferred.
- Practicing Catholic preferred and supportive of the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Strong instructional, organizational, communication, and classroom management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and families.
- Commitment to continuous professional growth and lifelong learning.
- Collaborate with grade-level teams and school staff to support student success
- Participate in school events, professional development, and faith-based activities
- Uphold school policies and model positive behavior and professionalism
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.
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Our Mission
We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.
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Benefits
Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.
As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.
