2025-2026 1st Grade Teacher - Nazareth School at Diocese of San Diego Share on X      Print Application Deadline

8/22/2025 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted 8/8/2025 Contact Adam Forsythe
8584908279 Number of Openings 1 Salary Single Rate
$49,000 Annually Length of Work Year 12 months Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary

As Nazareth School – San Diego’s First Grade Teacher, you’ll join our vibrant school community where you'll inspire young minds in a supportive, faith-filled environment. This role offers the opportunity to cultivate academic excellence, social growth, and spiritual development, aligning with California State Standards and Diocese of San Diego Religion Standards. You’ll bring learning to life through engaging lessons, technology integration, and differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of students.

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Religious Qualifications: - Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred) - Basic Catechetical Certification (preferred) - Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy Professional Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in elementary education or a related field. - Cleared California Credential, preferred multi-subject (or ability to obtain). - CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain). - Practicing Catholic with a strong understanding of Catholic values (preferred). - Two or more years of teaching experience in an elementary education setting, preferably within a Catholic or faith-based school - Proficiency in developing and implementing lesson plans aligned with California State Standards and Diocese of San Diego Religion Standards. - Strong classroom management skills and the ability to foster a positive and engaging learning environment. - Expertise in differentiating instruction to support diverse learning styles and abilities. - Ability to collect, analyze, and use student data to inform instructional decisions.

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Religious Qualifications: - Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred) - Basic Catechetical Certification (preferred) - Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy Professional Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in elementary education or a related field. - Cleared California Credential, preferred multi-subject (or ability to obtain). - CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain). - Practicing Catholic with a strong understanding of Catholic values (preferred). - Two or more years of teaching experience in an elementary education setting, preferably within a Catholic or faith-based school - Proficiency in developing and implementing lesson plans aligned with California State Standards and Diocese of San Diego Religion Standards. - Strong classroom management skills and the ability to foster a positive and engaging learning environment. - Expertise in differentiating instruction to support diverse learning styles and abilities. - Ability to collect, analyze, and use student data to inform instructional decisions.

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. functions. 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. functions. Links Related To This Job View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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