1st Grade Teacher - Our Lady of Lourdes, Vancouver

Position Type: - Elementary Teacher/Grade 1 Date Posted: 5/27/2026 Location: Our Lady of Lourdes, Vancouver Our Mission Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School prepares our graduates for a rich spiritual life, academic excellence, creative pursuits, and compassionate service in our changing world. Our Vision Inspiring our world through faith, education and service. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School in Vancouver, WA is seeking a full-time primary teacher for grade 1 who can join our team for the 2026-2027 school year. This candidate needs to be proficient and qualified to deliver instruction including Washington State and Common Core English-Language Arts and Mathermatics standards as well as age-appropriate Archdiocesan Religion standards. This teacher will collaborate with the intermediate team, the rest of the school staff as well as the broader school and parish community to ensure that we fulfill the mission of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School (located in Vancouver, Washington), fostering faith-filled students, lifelong learners, and good citizens. We are looking for a team player with positive energy. This candidate must be committed to teaching the Catholic faith and providing all students with an equitable and inclusive education in a community that celebrates its diversity. Applicants should be passionate about Catholic education, interested in working as part of a teaching team (specifically, grades k - 2), be comfortable using educational technology in instruction, able to differentiate instruction, and make regular use of formal and informal assessments as an integral part of curriculum planning and instruction. Candidates need to hold or be working toward a current Washington State teaching certificate endorsed in Elementary Education. Preference will be given to candidates with successful teaching experience. SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES: Have a strong knowledge of Washington State and Common Core standards as well as age-appropriate Archdiocesan Religion standardsBring with them a commitment to Catholic education and a passion for teaching itDemonstrate an ability to develop lesson plans and supplementary material including multi-level lessons to engage differentiated learning groupsDemonstrate an ability to use instructional technology effectively, including interactive whiteboards, document cameras, and Google Apps for EducationDemonstrate an ability to integrate modern technologies, media and other tools into instructionDesire to work collaboratively with the teaching team on behalf of students, and seek the ideas, feedback or advice of colleaguesAct as a role model by helping students feel motivated and following the school's Mission and School Wide Learning ExpectationsDemonstrate an ability to establish and maintain standards of student behavior through relationship-building, positive reinforcement and supportDemonstrate an ability to create and maintain a positive classroom environmentTeach and develop age-appropriate strategies to resolve conflictEvaluate and document academic and social growth of students, and maintains required recordsCommunicate regularly and thoroughly with familiesSupervise and monitor students in class and during transitionsPerform other duties as assignedRecognize regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the jobEngage learners in a positive, nurturing learning environmentDemonstrate an understanding of essential learning standardsUse summative and formative assessments to drive instruction and differentiationUse technology as a tool to enhance curriculum, collaboration, and creative thinking skillsParticipate as an energetic, empathetic, and innovative team memberDemonstrate an ability to be flexible and resourcefulDesire to work with students from a variety of cultural backgrounds and academic needsPossess the knowledge and skills to develop positive interpersonal relationships and best practices approach to learning and instructionDemonstrate good organization and management skillsCollaborate with colleagues including team teaching, professional learning communities, and Response to Intervention processDemonstrate a commitment to the understanding of students' developmental needs Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or above in Elementary Education or equivalent academic backgroundWashington state certification, or equivalentCommitment to ongoing professional growthSuccessful background check and completed VIRTUS Safe Environment Training in compliance with Archdiocesan requirementsExperience in standards-based instruction and assessment Compensation: This position will be compensated at a salaried rate between $48,877-$91,958.Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, degrees, and certifications.A comprehensive package of benefits is offered including two medical plan options, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation, and holidays. Please email a cover letter and resume to mticknor@lourdesvan.org. In addition, please complete the Applitrack application https://www.applitrack.com/seattlearch/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1