Teacher - PSR

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: 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. Job Summary The PSR Teacher provides faith formation for children or youth enrolled in the parish religious education program. The teacher helps students grow in their understanding of Catholic teachings, Scripture, and traditions, while fostering a personal relationship with God and active participation in the Church. Job Responsibilities Teach weekly religion classes to assigned grade level (e.g., K–8 or high school) Prepare lesson plans using the parish-approved curriculum and materials Present Catholic teachings, Scripture, sacraments, and moral values in age-appropriate ways Foster a respectful, welcoming, and faith-centered classroom environment Lead students in prayer and model Christian behavior Prepare students for sacraments as needed (e.g., First Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation) Track attendance and communicate student progress or concerns to the DRE and parents Maintain a safe environment in compliance with diocesan child protection policies Participate in catechist meetings, training sessions, and parish events Job Requirements Practicing Catholic in good standing (preferred or required depending on parish/diocese) Basic knowledge of Catholic teachings and traditions Experience working with children or youth (teaching, tutoring, or volunteering) Willingness to complete diocesan catechist certification and safe environment training 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. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Archdiocese of St. Louis