St. Mary School
Columbus, Ohio
St. Mary School German Village: Kindergarten Teacher
Job details
- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Work type
- Onsite
- Posted
- May 1, 2026
- Apply on
- recruitingbypaycor.com
About this role
St. Mary School-German Village
Kindergarten Teacher
Full-Time
Catholic Preferred but Not Required
St. Mary School, located at 700 South 3rd Street, in Columbus, is seeking a dedicated, faith-filled Kindergarten Teacher to join our Catholic school community.
Position Overview:
The ideal candidate will create a nurturing, structured, and engaging classroom environment that supports the academic, spiritual, and social development of young learners. This teacher will integrate Catholic values and teachings into daily instruction while fostering a love of learning.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate lessons for Preschool through 3rd Grade
- Incorporate Catholic teachings and values into all subject areas
- Foster a positive, faith-centered classroom environment
- Assess student progress and maintain communication with parents/guardians
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to support the school’s mission
Qualifications:
- Valid teaching certification (required)
- Early Childhood or Elementary Education background preferred
- Completion of the Virtus Protecting God's Children training
- Practicing Catholic or willingness to support Catholic school mission
- Strong classroom management and communication skills
Preferred:
- Experience in Preschool–Primary grades
- Familiarity with Catholic or faith-based education
See the job description below for more information. Please apply for this position at the bottom of the page.
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR TEACHERS
TITLE: Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS: Appropriate state certification/license:
- as required by the grade levels and subjects taught
- Religious Education certification as required by the diocese
RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal
JOB GOAL: To assist students in mastering the skills and information in the school curriculum while helping them to grow in faith and responsibility.
THE EIGHT STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS:
- Teachers in the Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Columbus know, understand and contribute to the integration of Catholic teachings and virtues throughout the curriculum and school culture as it supports faith formation and student learning.
- Teachers understand student learning, development, and faith formation while respecting the diversity of students.
- Teachers know and understand the content for which they have instructional responsibility.
- Teachers understand and use varied assessments to inform instruction, evaluate and ensure student learning
- Teachers plan and deliver effective instruction that advances the learning of each individual student.
- Teachers create Christ-centered learning environments that promote high levels of learning and achievement for all students.
- Teachers collaborate and communicate with students, parents, other educators, administrators and the faith community to support student development, learning and faith.
- Teachers assume responsibility for their professional academic/spiritual growth, performance, and involvement as an individual and as a member of a Catholic learning community.