5th Grade Teacher
St. Francis Cathedral School
Metuchen, NJ

Job Type: Full-time, Contract

The St. Francis Cathedral School is a Catholic Pre-K to 8th-grade school in the Diocese of Metuchen (Metuchen, NJ) with over 400 students. St. Francis Cathedral School prides itself in its rich Catholic faith and its academic excellence as a National Blue Ribbon School.

We are committed to the development of our students’ spiritual and intellectual formation. We deliver a unique and profound educational experience that meets the needs of all of our students, and provides a daily encounter with Jesus Christ. We are also equally committed to developing the virtues of respect, justice, and responsibility in our students, as we prepare them to be leaders in our school and community.

The St. Francis Cathedral School is looking for a 5th grade teacher who is committed and faithful to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and Magisterium. We are also looking for a candidate who is mission driven, faithful, dynamic, and is, or has the capacity to grow into, a highly effective instructor to meet the developmental intellectual and spiritual needs of our students. 

The 5th grade teaching position would be responsible for growing in knowledge of curriculum and related resources, utilizing best instructional practices, and growing in knowledge of each individual student in order to deliver highly effective and differentiated instruction for students in the subjects of mathematics, science, and religion.

In addition to instructional responsibilities, the teacher is responsible for collaborating and planning with colleagues, engaging in relationships with parents and community members, participating in professional development opportunities, and addressing the needs of the whole child.

Minimal requirements of the candidate include the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Current NJ teaching certification, preferred

• Resume
• 3 References
• Cover Letter

• Monday to Friday

• Math
• Science
• Religion

• Metuchen, NJ 08840: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)