PSR Teacher
Archdiocese of St. Louis
Location
Maryland Heights, Missouri
Quick overview
PSR Teachers are responsible for preparing and teaching weekly religious education classes, fostering a classroom environment that reflects Catholic values. They also prepare students for sacraments and encourage participation in parish activities.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be practicing Catholics in good standing with a desire to share their faith and have familiarity with basic Catholic teachings. Completion of Safe Environment Training and a background check is required, along with catechist certification or willingness to complete it.
Job description
- 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
Holy Spirit Catholic Church is seeking faith-filled and dedicated PSR Teachers to lead children and youth in religious education classes. PSR Teachers play a vital role in forming students in the Catholic faith, helping them come to know, love, and follow Jesus Christ. This role includes teaching lessons, preparing students for sacraments, and fostering a classroom environment that reflects Catholic values and the mission of the Church.
- Job responsibilities
- Prepare and teach weekly PSR classes for assigned grade level(s), using parish-approved curriculum
- Introduce and explain key aspects of Catholic teaching, Scripture, prayer, liturgy, and the moral life
- Incorporate engaging activities, prayer, and discussion into lessons to support student learning
- Prepare students for sacraments such as First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and/or Confirmation
- Encourage student participation in parish Masses, prayer services, and seasonal celebrations
- Communicate effectively and compassionately with students, parents, and PSR leadership
- Participate in training, planning meetings, and parish catechist formation opportunities
- Maintain a classroom environment that is safe, respectful, and conducive to spiritual growth
- Follow diocesan and parish guidelines for safe environment practices and student supervision
- Job requirements
- Practicing Catholic in good standing with a desire to share and live the faith
- Familiarity with basic Catholic teachings, with willingness to continue learning
- Comfortable leading a group of children or youth in a classroom setting
- Completion of diocesan Safe Environment Training and background check (or willingness to complete upon appointment)
- Catechist certification (if required by the diocese) or openness to completing formation
- Teaching or ministry experience preferred but not required
- 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.