Freshman Seminar Teacher

• The Archdiocese of St.
• Louis Catholic Education and Formation features an expansive coalition of schools that allow our children to develop a sense of purpose and value, receive a higher quality education, join a welcoming community and feel secure in a a dynamic future.
• We have a rich history, with its establishment 200 years ago by St.
• Rose Phillppine Duchesne.
• A coalition of schools serving over 50,000 students (PreK-12) within an 11-county area.
• The educational experience provided to our students and their families is rooted in a higher calling from God to honor and celebrate the gifts He has given us.
• Job Summary Cardinal Ritter College Prep, a St.
• Louis Archdiocesan coeducational college preparatory high school for grades 9–12, seeks a Freshman Seminar Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year.
• English certification is preferred but not required.
• Applicants must demonstrate the ability to teach in an urban, college‑preparatory environment, possess strong classroom‑management skills, and hold a valid Missouri State Teaching License (Bachelor’s degree preferred).

Qualifications

● Bachelor’s degree required (Education, English, Secondary Education, or related field preferred)● Missouri State Teaching License (required)● English certification preferred but not required● Experience teaching in an urban, college‑prep environment (preferred)● Strong classroom management and relationship‑building skills, particularly with ninth‑grade students● Understanding of adolescent development and transitional needs of first‑year high school students The employed person is expected to: Articulate and uphold the policies, procedures, mission, and vision of the St. Louis Archdiocese and Cardinal Ritter College Preparatory High School. Properly plan and deliver instruction using the Gradual Release Model; design assessments that promote higher‑order thinking; integrate instructional technology and project‑based learning; maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning; and utilize the online student data system and Google applications. The Freshman Seminar curriculum centers on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens and includes:

Transition and Post‑Secondary Planning Preparation and Organization Learning Strategies Note‑Taking Skills Research and Reference Skills Test‑Taking Strategies Listening and Attention Skills Reading, Writing, and Grammar Skills Digital Literacy and Digital Citizenship

Compensation Based on degree level and years of experience (somewhat negotiable); includes a comprehensive benefits package.

How To Apply: Interested individuals should email the following:

Resume Three letters of recommendation Letter of interest College transcripts Copy of certification Any additional supporting materials

Send to

Principal Orlondo WilliamsCardinal Ritter College Preparatory High School701 North Spring AvenueSt. Louis, MO 63108owilliams@cardinalritterprep.org The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation 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.