Christ King Parish School is seeking a faith-filled, energetic, and academically driven 5th Grade General Education Teacher to join our faith-filled faculty.

Christ King teachers are passionate about Catholic education and committed to forming students intellectually, spiritually, and morally. Our educators cultivate academic excellence while fostering responsibility, leadership, and respect. We seek a teacher who understands the unique developmental stage of upper elementary learners and can guide students as they grow in independence, confidence, and character.

Position Overview

The 5th Grade Teacher is responsible for delivering rigorous, standards-based instruction across core subject areas while creating a structured, engaging, and faith-centered classroom environment. This educator plays a key role in preparing students for the transition into middle school by building strong academic foundations and executive functioning skills.

Essential Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum

• Design and implement engaging, standards-based instruction in core subject areas
• Utilize backwards design and clear learning targets to drive lesson planning
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Implement formative and summative assessments to guide instructional decisions
• Support the vertical alignment of curriculum within the upper elementary and middle school grades
• Integrate instructional technology appropriately and effectively

Classroom Culture

• Establish consistent routines and strong classroom management systems
• Foster a classroom climate rooted in respect, responsibility, and collaboration
• Create a secure, welcoming, and academically challenging learning environment
• Support students in developing organization, study habits, and independence

Catholic Identity

• Support and deepen the school’s Catholic culture
• Model Christian virtues in daily interactions
• Integrate faith into the curriculum and classroom life
• Encourage service, leadership, and moral development

Collaboration & Professionalism

• Collaborate actively with grade-level partners and fellow faculty members
• Maintain open, healthy communication with students, parents, and colleagues
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school initiatives
• Demonstrate professionalism reflective of Christ King faculty values

Qualifications

The candidate must:

• Know and apply best teaching practices
• Possess strong instructional and classroom management skills
• Desire to vertically align curriculum and collaborate across grade levels
• Understand and implement standards-based instruction and backwards design
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Solve problems thoughtfully and constructively
• Reflect professionalism and commitment to Catholic education

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (Education or related field preferred)
• Valid teaching license or Archdiocesan equivalent
  (12 semester hours of credit in teacher education as part of, or in addition to, the degree)
• Compliance with all Archdiocesan child protection training and procedures

Compensation & Employment Details

• Type: Annual salary with benefits
• Supervisor: Principal
• Location: Christ King Parish School, Wauwatosa
• Employment Status: Full Time (as designated in letter of employment or addendum)

ADA Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear
• Frequent use of hands and arms; ability to sit for extended periods
• Close vision required for paperwork and computer work
• Ability to use a computer, keyboard, monitor, and telephone
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
• Work performed primarily in a classroom/office environment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Christ King Parish School has been forming students in faith and academic excellence since 1940. We seek educators who are collaborative, mission-driven, and dedicated to helping students grow into confident, capable, and faith-filled learners prepared for middle school and beyond.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Nicolle Schroeder, Principal, at [email protected]