Classroom Teacher / Elementary School Classes 1st Grade Teacher

Job Description:

1st Grade Teacher - 2026-2027 School Year

St. Theresa Catholic School, Trumbull, CT

OVERVIEW

St. Theresas in Trumbull, Connecticut is a Catholic, classical elementary school. The school is hiring a 1st Grade Teacher beginning in the 2026-27 school year. Candidates must have a love for working with elementary-aged children. The ideal candidate will also be passionate about traditional elementary education. We are looking for educators who want to work in a faithful, supportive, caring, and positive school environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES (The below description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility)

• Demonstrates effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement stated goals and objectives
• Promotes a positive classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning
• Demonstrates competence in teaching by having current knowledge of curriculum and elementary subject matter
• Effectively manage children using research-based strategies and approaches that foster growth
• Connect and communicate effectively with children
• Organize a classroom learning environment and materials
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge by attending seminars, workshops, professional development, reading professional educational publications, etc.
• Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Active member of a faith community and is open to the importance of personal faith journey; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university in Education or a related discipline
• Valid State Teaching Certification in appropriate grade level and/or subject or in the process of obtaining a Teaching Certificate
• Loves working with children!

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful prior teaching in an elementary school
• A Master's Degree in Elementary Education or a related field
• Demonstrated experience teaching in a Catholic School

Interested applicants should complete the CT Reap application, upload all required documents and email a cover letter and resume to Barbara Logsdail, Principal, at blogsdail@stesonline.org