5th Grade Teacher for the 2026 - 2027 School Year

Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego•Fallbrook, CA

3h•$52,000•Onsite

About The Position

St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School is seeking a qualified, experienced and passionate educator who is deeply committed to developing Christ-centered, forward-thinking leaders to serve our future Church and our world. St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School is a parish school located in Fallbrook, California. School Mission Statement: To provide a safe and secure environment to support and advance the educational philosophy of the school, to meet the needs of all students, and be a Christian witness to all.

Requirements

Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred)
Basic Catechetical Certification (preferred)
Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy
Possess a cleared California multiple subject teaching credential
Possess a Bachelor’s Degree
Clear criminal background check (a clear Livescan for the Diocese of San Diego is a condition of employment)
Experience teaching in an elementary school classroom
Positive professional references and recommendations
To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the teacher must: Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the teacher will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating
Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc.
Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on both even and uneven surfaces
Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending
Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class
Assist in moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

To follow the Mission and Philosophy of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School and be a Christian witness to all
To participate fully in the Church’s liturgical seasons and religious activities of the school
To be acquainted with and supportive of the educational philosophy of the Diocese of San Diego and St. Peter the Apostle School and follow all regulations, policies and standards set forth by the Diocese and the School
To use the prescribed curriculum, authorized textbooks, and supplement it with other instructional materials
To observe the school calendar for faculty meetings, teacher in services days and to be available to students and parents before and after school
Actual classroom instructional time and assessment which drives instruction
Conferences with students and parents
Collaboration with grade level teachers - both horizontal and vertical
Advance technological skills and utilize all devices available in the classrooms
Supervision of student activities
Lesson plans
Attendance at school sponsored events
Participation in professional development meetings for spiritual, academic, and human growth and development
To undertake assigned extra duties and assignments outside of school hours. It is the duty of the principal to ensure equitable distribution of responsibilities among staff members
To complete all reports as required by administration regarding student attendance and academic data analyses
To ensure the classroom environment is neat, free of clutter, and conducive to optimal student learning
To ensure there is appropriate communication to students, parents, and administration regarding the classroom policies and procedure and academic information/updates
To observe professional ethics and maintain confidentiality in dealing with administration, faculty, staff, students, parents and all other stake holders
Return voice-mail/e-mail messages in a timely manner
Communicate regularly with parents
Maintain a neat and orderly classroom
Demonstrate a respectful demeanor with staff, students, and parents
Observe utmost confidentiality regarding parent, student, staff information/conversations
Supervise playground and other areas of duty as the role may require
Other duties as assigned