6Th - 8Th Grade Language Arts Teacher

Job: Full-Time Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

Grade/Ages: 6th-8th Grade

Pay Type and Range: Salary scale based on education and work experience; Starting salary typically between $36638-$54074

Benefits: life, medical, dental, and eye insurance available

Description: Blessed Sacrament Catholic School is seeking a caring, cooperative, and motivated 6th-8th Grade English Language Arts teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. The Middle School English Language Arts Teacher is a qualified professional educator who meets the requirements to teach in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Denver. The teacher is hired by and directly accountable to the principal. The teacher is expected to abide by the policies and procedures of the local school, the Archdiocese of Denver, and the Office of Catholic Schools. The teacher cooperates with the principal and staff in providing an environment that promotes the ministry of Catholic education.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties of the Catholic School Teacher will include but are not limited to:

• Teach and act in accordance with doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church;

• Know, teach, and act consistently in accordance with the mission, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Blessed Sacrament Catholic school;

• Provide grade appropriate instructional program following the curriculum of the Archdiocese of Denver, including lesson planning, classroom preparation, and assessment of each student’s performance;

• Responsible for all instruction and curriculum including instruction for students to develop a Catholic worldview within the mathematics curriculum;

• Work collaboratively with a team of middle school teachers to support student learning and development;

• Provide grade appropriate extended or enrichment opportunities;

• Maintain state licensure;

• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians, colleagues, and principal;

• Participate in all Archdiocese of Denver in-service and training programs, and participate in all local school sponsored professional development and training programs and initiatives unless exempted or excused by principal;

• Attend all required faculty and staff meetings, unless exempted or excused by principal;

• Cooperate with the principal and staff members in school related meetings, activities, and projects;

• Maintain a safe, orderly, and secure learning and work environment;

• Follows established procedures to ensure the safety and welfare of students;

• Perform teaching duties and all other duties as assigned by the school principal.

Career Pathways:

• Archdiocesan teachers have the opportunity to pursue teaching and administrative vacancies as they become available.

• Professional development hours and college credit related to the field may be used to increase salary based on the individual’s lane and step.

• A variety of leadership opportunities are available within the school setting based on the individual’s interest, gifts, and talents.

To apply: Please email your résumé and a list of references to Brooke Urban at b.urban@bscs-denver.net. All applicants must also apply to the Archdiocese of Denver either before or after being hired for a teaching position.

Education and Experience:

• Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in education and/or literature or Language Arts;

• Requires appropriate state licensure for teaching or willingness to participate in the Archdiocese of Denver’s alternative licensure program;

• Compliance with Safe Environment requirements (after being hired).

Other Requirements:

• Be a fully initiated Catholic in the communion of the Catholic Church and intentionally living out the five precepts of the Church (CCC 2041-2043);

• Refrain from promotion or approval of, or the living out of, any conduct or lifestyle that would reflect discredit or disgrace on, or cause scandal in relationship to, the Archdiocese of Denver, or considered to be in contradiction with Catholic doctrine or morals;

• Experience working with children;

• Requires lifting up to 40 pounds and carrying up to 40 pounds;

• Going up and down multiple flights of stairs daily.