St. Mary Marion: K-3 Teacher

• St.
• Mary School-Marion K-3 Teacher Full-time Catholic Required Marion St.
• Mary School is a PK-8 Catholic School located in downtown Marion, attached to St.
• Mary Church.
• We are blessed to serve a student population of approximately 140 young scholars.
• We prize our faith, our academics, and our diversity.
• We believe that students from all backgrounds should have access to a high quality Catholic education, and we are proud to work with families that differ in culture, language, and socioeconomic status.
• All students in our school receive an education geared toward forming disciples of Christ who are strong, courageous, and do all things in love.
• We invite you to be a part of our mission.
• We anticipate an open position in grades K-3 for the 2026-2027 school year.
• We seek to hire an educator who is passionate about working with and learning from diverse student populations and is able to create a warm classroom environment that promotes curiosity and growth.
• A successful candidate will implement lessons and activities with clarity, creativity, and high expectations for students.
• We desire a candidate who is warm, energetic, and passionate about the fields of music and education.
• The ideal candidate will encourage harmony and communication inside the classroom and the school.
• Above all, we desire a teaching candidate who cares deeply about engaging children in learning, and working in a collaborative team setting.
• The K-3 Teacher is responsible for teaching a single group of children during the school day in the following areas: mathematics, language arts, religion, social studies, and science.

Requirements

• Hold an appropriate Ohio Teaching License (Professional, Permanent, or Resident Educator) or be eligible to obtain one before beginning to teach
• Current satisfactory BCI & FBI background checks
• Have attended or be willing to attend a Virtus Protecting God's Children training [https://columbuscatholic.org/safe]
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Preferred Skills and Experience
• Serve as a model of Catholic faith for the students and represent the teachings of the Catholic church.
• Feel comfortable using internet and educational technology, and be willing to master new tools.
• Establish and maintain a classroom environment in which students thrive mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
• Use instruction, assessment, planning, and accommodations to effectively meet the needs of students.
• Engage with families and contribute to school life and community

See the job description below for more information. Please apply for this position at the bottom of the page. JOB DESCRIPTION FOR TEACHERS TITLE: Teacher

Qualifications

Appropriate state certification/license: 1. as required by the grade levels and subjects taught 2. Religious Education certification as required by the diocese

Responsible to

• Principal
• JOB
• GOAL: To assist students in mastering the skills and information in the school curriculum while helping them to grow in faith and responsibility. THE EIGHT STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY
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• STANDARDS: 1. Teachers in the Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Columbus know, understand and contribute to the integration of Catholic teachings and virtues throughout the curriculum and school culture as it supports faith formation and student learning. 2. Teachers understand student learning, development, and faith formation while respecting the diversity of students. 3. Teachers know and understand the content for which they have instructional responsibility. 4. Teachers understand and use varied assessments to inform instruction, evaluate and ensure student learning 5. Teachers plan and deliver effective instruction that advances the learning of each individual student. 6. Teachers create Christ-centered learning environments that promote high levels of learning and achievement for all students. 7. Teachers collaborate and communicate with students, parents, other educators, administrators and the faith community to support student development, learning and faith. 8. Teachers assume responsibility for their professional academic/spiritual growth, performance, and involvement as an individual and as a member of a Catholic learning community.