2025-26 Elementary Teacher - St. James Academy at Diocese of San Diego
Job Summary
Job Summary
St. James Academy is recruiting qualified, competent and dedicated educators to prepare our students to live in a world as responsible citizens and faithful stewards of creation. SJA is committed to excellence and provides a student-centered, Catholic-based, rigorous academic curriculum that values cultural and intellectual diversity
Requirements / Qualifications
Religious Qualifications: - Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred) - Basic Catechetical Certification (preferred) - Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy Professional Qualifications: - Bachelor’s Degree - Successful experience in student teaching or classroom teaching - Preliminary Teaching Credential working toward a Clear Credential - Positive references and recommendations - Clear criminal background check (a clear Livescan for the Diocese of San Diego is a condition of employment) - Basic understanding and acceptance of Catholic School philosophy, goals and objectives - Education and training in elementary educational methods and subject areas - Understanding of child development and skills necessary to relate to the students - Appropriate classroom management, which will enhance the learning environment - Strong written, pragmatic and expressive communication skills - Can-do, positive attitude - Works cooperatively and collaboratively with colleagues and parents - Strong work ethic and follow through
Requirements / Qualifications
Religious Qualifications: - Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred) - Basic Catechetical Certification (preferred) - Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy Professional Qualifications: - Bachelor’s Degree - Successful experience in student teaching or classroom teaching - Preliminary Teaching Credential working toward a Clear Credential - Positive references and recommendations - Clear criminal background check (a clear Livescan for the Diocese of San Diego is a condition of employment) - Basic understanding and acceptance of Catholic School philosophy, goals and objectives - Education and training in elementary educational methods and subject areas - Understanding of child development and skills necessary to relate to the students - Appropriate classroom management, which will enhance the learning environment - Strong written, pragmatic and expressive communication skills - Can-do, positive attitude - Works cooperatively and collaboratively with colleagues and parents - Strong work ethic and follow through
Comments and Other Information
Physical Requirements:
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.
Please note this position 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.
St. James Academy, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.
Comments and Other Information
Physical Requirements:
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.
Please note this position 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.
St. James Academy, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.