About Us: St. Peter Academy in River Edge, NJ, is a faith-filled learning community dedicated to the academic, spiritual, and personal growth of our students. We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Elementary School Teacher to join our dedicated team.

Position Overview: This position requires the ability to integrate Catholic teachings into daily lessons, cultivate a positive and engaging classroom environment, and foster critical thinking skills through hands-on activities. The teacher will work closely with other faculty members and parents to support the spiritual, academic, and social-emotional growth of the students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lesson plans across all core subjects.
• Integrate Catholic values, prayers, and teachings into daily lessons and classroom activities.
• Develop and implement projects that encourage problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity.
• Create a classroom environment that promotes student leadership, participation, exploration, and critical thinking.
• Assess and monitor student progress through regular evaluations, quizzes, and hands-on activities.
• Use differentiated instructional strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues regarding academic progress and classroom behavior.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and school activities to continuously grow as an educator.
• Support the spiritual formation of students by engaging in Catholic school traditions and activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Active or eligible for state certification in teaching, or pathway to complete certification.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to maintain a positive and nurturing learning environment.
• Excellent communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Active participation in the Catholic faith and commitment to integrating faith-based teachings into the classroom.
• Previous experience teaching is preferred.

This position offers:

• 10-Month Position - Salary
• 10 Sick Days per year, 2 Personal Days
• School day: Monday–Friday, 7:40 AM – 2:35 PM (In person)
• A) Health Insurance (Medical/Prescription/Vision)
• B) Dental Insurance
• C) Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• D) Pension Plan
• E) Short-Term Disability
• F) Voluntary 403b Plan (Pre-Tax & Roth).

Salary: Starting Salary Commensurate with Experience

How to Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume, a cover letter explaining their interest in the position, and a list of references to careers@spare.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person