Position: Middle School Math and Religion Teacher
Job Location: St. Patrick School, Portland, MI
Enrollment: Approximately66 students
This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about teaching religion and mathematics and committed to helping students achieve their academic goals. If you are ready to inspire the next generation, we encourage you to apply!
Description: St. Patrick Catholic School is currently accepting applications for a full time 6-8th grade certified teacher. This position is for three hours of math and three hours of religion for grades 6-8 for the 2025-2026 school year. The position is posted for full-time but could become two half-time positions.
Demographics: Portland, Michigan, is a small city with a population of approximately 3,800 residents, with growing diversity in age and socioeconomic backgrounds. St. Patrick Parish serves this community as a Roman Catholic congregation, offering spiritual support primarily to local families and individuals. St. Patrick Catholic School, affiliated with the parish, provides faith-based education to students from daycare through twelfth grade, reflecting the parish’s commitment to academic excellence and moral development within a community setting.
School Culture: St. Patrick School fosters a culture grounded in faith, academic excellence, and community engagement. Emphasizing respect, compassion, and responsibility, the school creates a supportive environment where students are encouraged to grow spiritually, intellectually, and socially. Collaborative relationships among staff, students, and families reinforce a shared commitment to developing well-rounded individuals prepared for lifelong learning and service.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver instructional experiences that support student learning and individual academic growth
- Ensure curriculum aligns with diocesan guidelines, preparing students for sacrament and deepening their faith
- Integrate Catholic values into all aspects of classroom life
- Incorporate innovative strategies and collaborate with colleagues to enhance learning outcomes
- Assess student learning and provide timely feedback and accurate records of student progress
- Build relationships with parents to enhance student achievement, including regular communication
- Participate in school masses, retreats, and service opportunities
Required Qualifications:
- The candidate must be a practicing Catholic living in accordance with the Magisterium of the Catholic Church with verification from a parish
- Proficient in oral and written communication
- Expert in multitasking and problem solving
- Current valid State of Michigan Teacher Certificate in Mathematics
- Virtus Trained or willing to become Virtus Trained
- Ability to establish positive working relationships with teachers, parents, and administrators through professional communication
- Knowledge and consistent application of the legal and ethical practices of education
- Thorough knowledge and application of the principles and methodologies of effective teaching for middle school aged students
Interested candidates should send the following to Deacon Randy Hodge, 6-12 Principal, at [email protected].
- Cover letter
- Resume with references
- Copy of valid teaching certificate
- Referral letter from Pastor stating the applicant is a Catholic in good standing, and
- Diocesan application for employment: https://grdiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/schools-employment-application-May2022.pdf
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Private school
- Religious school
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
