1st Grade Teacher

Green Bay Area Catholic Education- GRACE is looking for passionate educators to join our team for the 2026-27 school year! Our teachers change lives in a thriving Catholic school system that offers a safe, supportive and faith-filled culture to work in. We are looking for a First Grade teacher at St. John Paul II Classical School for the 2026-27 school year. GRACE teachers are responsible for delivering individualized, age-appropriate, and standards-based content to our learners in a way they can understand, digest, and retain. To do this successfully, teachers must prepare lessons and instructional materials, manage student behavior and discipline, encourage and monitor student progress, and work with coaches, evaluators, and other teachers to improve instruction. St. John Paul II Classical School provides a classical education rooted in centuries of Catholic faith and tradition. Our academic program encourages students to develop intellectual ability, make moral decisions, and solidify Catholic virtues. Our classical curriculum is led by Catholic teachers who truly care about all of their students. They are attentive to each child’s education and catechetical formation. We are guided by the Latin phrase, “Scientia, Fides, Caritas,” (Knowledge, Faith, Charity), which is at the core of our Christ centered community of faith, hope, and love. Interested parties should submit resume to humanresources@gracesystem.org. Core Responsibilities Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons Use proven teaching methods that facilitate student learning Establish and communicate clear learning objectives for all classroom activities Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing individual classroom, school-based, and district-wide policies and procedures Observe, evaluate, and track student progress Provide updates and feedback to students, parents, curriculum coaches, and other school personnel as needed Maintain accurate and complete student records (including grades, behavioral incidents, and attendance) as required by district policy and state law Collaborate with other teachers, academic coaches, and school administrators to improve instruction Participate in regular professional development to enhance instructional delivery methods and student learning Maintaining positive relationships with students, parents, coworkers and supervisors Managing student behavior Creating a safe, respectful and inclusive classroom environment Communicating regularly with parents Regular, punctual and reliable attendance is an essential function of this role. Education/Certifications Minimum of a Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution in education or education-related program DPI license or working toward obtaining licensure within two years (Path to licensure documentation needed) Experience Previous teaching experience preferred but not required Core Competencies Extraordinary oral and written communication skills Passion for working with the age group you would like to teach Highly organized and detail-oriented Strong moral values and mission-driven work ethic Outgoing, creative, and enthusiastic personality Demonstrate accountability for job performance Other: Catholic Statement of Beliefs: Employees agree to not contradict Church teachings. Employees are asked to respect and support Catholic Statement of Beliefs. Be willing to pledge fidelity to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church Have knowledge of the classical educational method and be open to learning more. Be a practicing Catholic who joyfully strives to live in conformity with the Magisterium of the Catholic Church Support GRACE Support GRACE’s mission of Catholic education Represent GRACE in a positive, professional manner when interacting with students, families, colleagues, and the community. Demonstrate integrity, ethical behavior, and sound judgment in all decisions and actions. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information in accordance with organizational policy and legal requirements. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, and frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk. The employee will use the hands to feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally exert or lift up to 40 pounds. Successful performance requires specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.