5th Grade Elementary School Teacher - Vacancy ID: 240045

St. Joseph Catholic Academy is seeking a 5th grade teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year. SJCA is a preschool through high school institution offering an exceptional educational experience in the arts, languages, sciences, and technology. This is a full-time, 10 month position with a generous benefit package including health, dental, vision, life, 403b, flex spending, pension and tuition discount!

Position Summary: The 5th grade Teacher is responsible for the instruction, supervision, and management of 5th grade students. The Teacher should possess excellent communication skills, exhibit empathy and support for the academic and emotional needs of his or students, and foster positive interactions with students and fellow employees. He or she must also fulfill other responsibilities in accordance with SJCA’s mission statement.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; Wisconsin teaching certification in elementary education

Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive instructional curriculum appropriate for assigned grade level that complements SJCA’s sequential and standardized curricular goals.
- Incorporate technology training and teaching methodologies within the classroom under the supervision of the the Technology Department
- Supervise student activities within the classroom and other areas as assigned, enforcing SJCA’s high expectations for student behavior at all times.
- Communicate via phone, email, and in person with families regarding students’ academic progress.
- Attend all teacher in-services, faculty and department meetings, and professional development and faith formation workshops.
- Participate in additional school-related activities, including but not limited to: open house, graduation exercises, new student registration nights, placement testing, student dance supervision, parent-teacher conferences, and back to school events.
- Perform additional program duties as assigned by the Lower Campus Principal.

Coaching and club moderator opportunities are also available with this position.

All applicants must also upload their completed Archdiocese of Milwaukee Teacher application (which can be found at https://www.archmil.org/CentersofExcellence/DOCsPDFs/Forms/4111Principal-TeacherApplication_Form.pdf) to WECAN
Application will need to be downloaded, filled and then saved before uploading to WECAN, otherwise it will come through blank. Application packets will not be considered complete and applicants will not be considered for a position unless an Archdiocese of Milwaukee application is included with the WECAN packet.