5th Grade ELA Teacher at Visitation Catholic Church Kansas City – Kansas City, Missouri

Position Title: Teacher

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Reports to: Principal

Position Overview:
We are seeking a passionate, faith-filled, and dedicated 5th Grade English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher to join our Catholic elementary school community. The ideal candidate will inspire a love for reading and writing while nurturing students’ academic growth, moral development, and spiritual formation in alignment with Catholic values. Candidates are not required to be Catholic.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging ELA instruction aligned with grade-level standards, including reading comprehension, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and speaking/listening skills
• Foster a classroom environment rooted in respect, compassion, and Catholic teachings
• Integrate faith-based perspectives and Gospel values into daily instruction when appropriate
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners
• Assess student progress regularly and provide meaningful feedback to students and families
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies, texts, and technology to support student learning
• Collaborate with colleagues, support staff, and administration to ensure student success
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with parents/guardians
• Participate in school liturgies, prayer services, and community events

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire.