2026-2027 Elementary K - 6th Grade Teacher - Generic Employment Pool

This posting is designed as a general job pool for those elementary teaching candidates interested in working for any of the Catholic elementary schools within the Diocese of Phoenix for the 2025-2026 school year. Applying for this generic position will allow you to complete an online application, begin the screening process, and keep you in the employment pool, but this WILL NOT automatically connect you to specific job postings at specific schools. Applicants must apply for each specific job positing in order to be considered. You can sign up for Job Alerts at the Diocese Of Phoenix Catholic Schools Job https://catholicschoolsphx.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspxApplicants who have previously submitted an online application for a teaching position within the Diocese of Phoenix using this system should NOT reapply for this generic pool. Your application is already on file in the system.Roman Catholic Diocese of PhoenixCatholic Schools OfficeTeacher Job Description (For Generic "Employment Pool" Applications)I. POSITION TITLE: Teacher (Generic Employment Pool)Department: Catholic SchoolsGrade: K-6Supervisor: Principal or DesigneeIi. Purpose And ScopeUnder the supervision of the principal, the teacher is a person of faith who strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; assumes responsibility for the leadership and management of the grades or classes assigned; develops and implements an instructional program according to the needs of the students and the established Diocesan Curriculum Standards; maintains detailed and accurate records as required by the school; establishes positive school-community relationships; continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic certifications; performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.Iii. Essential Job FunctionsStrives to achieve the goals of Catholic education:Embraces and models the Catholic philosophy of educationPromotes and lives gospel values and Catholic moral teachingUpholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic ChurchProvides opportunities for faith development of students in the classroom to prepare them for life in today’s Church and societyCan articulate and give evidence of Catholic living by the example of their livesAssumes responsibility for the leadership and management of the classes assigned:Provides a positive learning environmentOrganizes the classroom to facilitate student learningSupervises and provides for the safety, welfare, and care of the students while they are in schoolWorks toward the creation of a Catholic community within the classroom and the entire school communityTeaches in accordance with diocesan and local policies as well as appropriate state lawsShows respect for individuals and fairness in dealing with students and parentsDevelops and implements a daily and weekly schedule covering all areas of curriculumDevelops and implements an instructional program according to the needs of the students and the established Diocesan Curriculum Standards: Integrates Church’s teachings in all aspects of the curriculumDetermines levels of student achievementUses appropriate teaching strategies to meet individual student needsUses resources available to promote learning experiences for all studentsUses a variety of instructional strategies and incorporates technology into instructionRefers students for evaluation and consultation when necessary in collaboration with administration and parentsIncludes all students in presentation and discussionsEvaluates Student Progress EffectivelyUses a variety of ongoing assessmentsAligns assessments with goals, objectives, information taught, and instructional guidelines and Curriculum Standards of the Diocese and schoolProvides prompt constructive feedback on student work and performanceMaintains students’ records consistently and accuratelyMaintains accurate records in all record keeping as required by the school:Maintains proper grading and/or reporting system for each student as required by the principalMeets deadlines with official classroom reports, attendance, and statistics as required by the principalMaintains daily lesson plansEstablishes Positive School-community Relationships Maintains cooperative relations with all in the school communityPromotes respectful and positive school relationshipsMaintains awareness of his/her role as a Catholic schoolteacher and its impact on the communityProvides for regular conferences and meetings with parentsCooperates with and helps promote various curricular and co-curricular programs within the schoolAttends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and in-servicesContinues professional development to remain current with religious and academic certifications:Keeps informed of current instructional practices through professional reading and educational opportunitiesParticipates in professional activities and joins appropriate professional organizationsAttends diocesan sponsored in-servicesAttends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and in-servicesActively participates in the process of continuous school improvementMaintains personal professional development recordsPerforms any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required Must demonstrate personal self-discipline, be adaptable and flexible in routine and unexpected situationsMust use good judgment in daily encountersMust use verbal and written language correctlyMust demonstrate an appropriate sense of humorMust demonstrate knowledge and understanding of good teaching techniques and child psychologyMust maintain appropriate grooming and dress at all times as stated in the faculty handbookMust meet Ministry Formation Certification and/or re-certification as required by Diocesan policy IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION Preference given to active practicing CatholicsMust be willing to make a public Profession of Faith if Catholic and if non – Catholic willing to support Catholic teachings and philosophyMust hold a Bachelor’s DegreeMust be certified by the Arizona State Department of Education as a teacher and meets applicable NCA requirements.Received Safe Environment Training and signed the Code of ConductFBI Fingerprint clearance completedNote - This is a generic job description. Actual job postings for teacher may have different job descriptions and requirements.