K-8 Religion Teacher (St. Thomas Aquinas)

Cleveland, Ohio

30+ days ago

Job Description

Position: K-8 Religion Teacher
Location: St. Thomas Aquinas School (Cleveland, OH)
Type: Full-Time

St. Thomas Aquinas School is accepting applications for a K-8 Religion teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. We are looking for educators who share an unwavering commitment to raising student achievement and an appreciation and respect for Catholic culture, identity, and values.

Partnership Schools teachers are eager for continuous feedback as they develop their instructional practice and grow professionally. At Partnership Schools, we support teachers through weekly school-based professional development, network-wide PD meetings, coaching and feedback sessions from school-site leadership, and nationally recognized partner organizations —Teach like a Champion (TLaC), Amplify, Core Knowledge, Eureka, etc.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Developing a positive and structured classroom environment that engages students and motivates them to succeed
Assuming responsibility for the academic progress of students with a high sense of urgency and ownership towards quantifiable results
Developing weekly written lesson plans that correlate with Partnership network curriculum, goals, and objectives by grade level
Fulfilling the school’s mission to educate the whole child: mind, body, and spirit
Taking accountability for student learning and meeting classroom performance goals
Using tests, assessments, classroom performance, and other designated evaluation and diagnostic tools to assess the progress of students, and drive instruction and intervention
Creating and communicating with families of students in a positive and respectful manner
Maintaining a working knowledge of and familiarity with the State of Ohio educational standards and requirements
Participating in ongoing professional development sessions to grow as an educator

The ideal candidate will have:

A deep respect for and commitment to preserving and building upon the legacy of urban Catholic education
A sense of joy that contributes to the warmth of his/her classroom
An uncompromising belief that all students can learn
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers both school-wide and across the network
Knowledge of best practices and proven pedagogical techniques in urban education
A willingness to be reflective and receive feedback in order to grow as an educator
Technological proficiency and adaptability
Excellent communication skills
Flexibility to multi-task, coupled with the ability to set priorities and follow through with results

Position Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree from a competitive university is required
Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church
Must pass a background check

Early Career Teachers: Teachers with 0-3 years of experience will be paid no less than $42,000. After three years, teachers have the opportunity to earn at least $50,000.

Experienced Teachers: We have a pay scale that allows for maximum flexibility when a candidate transfers from another school or district (up to $73,140 for the 2025-2026 school year for teachers with 20+ years of experience). Salaries are determined based on years of teaching and school leadership experience, and evaluation of instructional mastery and mission alignment through an in-person demo lesson and interview. Opportunities for promotion occur every 3-5 years based on clear and published criteria, with the potential for up to 17% increases in those promotion years.

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Location	Cleveland, Ohio
Website	https://thepartnershipschools.org/paycor/

K-8 Religion Teacher (St. Thomas Aquinas)

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