Teacher - PSR

Teacher - PSR

Valley Park, MO, US, 63088-1605 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 Our catechists enrich the spiritual development of our students by leading them to unique encounters with Christ. They do this in a variety of ways: by what they say and do in the classroom, as well as by their words and actions as they participate in parish life and in the larger community. Catechists work with the parents of our students to help the children in their care see how God works in the Church, in the world, and in their lives.

Job Responsibilities

• A passion to grow your faith and share that faith with others
• Live your faith through active participation in the parish
• Knowledge and skills
• Basic understanding of Catholic teaching, Scripture, Catholic Tradition, and a desire to learn more
• Be able to communicate with children in age-appropriate ways

Job Requirements

• Prepare for each class through the creation or review of appropriate lesson plans
• Comply with the Archdiocesan learning standards published for the grade-level you are assigned to teach
• Be in the classroom and ready to teach at least 15 minutes before the start of class
• Incorporate a variety of techniques (visual, verbal, musical, physical) to address the different learning styles of the students
• Return the classroom to its original condition at the end of each class
• Submit attendance and student progress reports (report cards) on a timely basis
• Communicate with the Coordinator of Religious Education regarding any classroom issue in a timely manner

Time Commitment

• 90 minutes on Monday or Tuesday (includes class prep, teaching, cleanup time) on scheduled PSR class days
• Attend in service meeting called by the Coordinator of Religious Education. These meetings will take place on either Monday or Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM on weeks when no PSR classes are scheduled. There are two meetings per year, one in August and another in January.

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.