Lower School Religion Teacher

Lower School Religion Teacher

About our School

St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School is an outstanding co-educational Independent Catholic school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade on two adjacent campuses in Austin, Texas. The Lower School is comprised of PreK 3-4th grades, the Middle School houses grades 5-8, and the Upper School contains grades 9-12. St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School is a Christ-centered, college preparatory learning community, inspiring lives of service, courage, personal integrity, and intellectual curiosity. We are distinguished by our Catholic tradition, a welcoming and diverse community, excellent academic programs and a variety of extracurricular activities.  Additionally, we are a technology rich school. Thus teachers are expected to demonstrate meaningful skill with technology and an enthusiasm for technological growth in order to create authentic learning experiences for their students. Teachers at St. Michael’s Prep further serve as role models that inspire students to critically think, reflect, explore and apply their faith concretely to their lives.  We are one community, on two campuses, with three divisions, united in our commitment to put students first as we educate them in mind, body, and spirit.

Summary of Position

St. Michael’s Prep is seeking a qualified and passionate Lower School Religion Teacher (1st- 4th grade) for the 2026-2027 academic year. This role requires a collaborative educator who will work across grade levels to plan, develop, and implement a comprehensive, vertically aligned Religion curriculum. Immediate opening for a full-time, 10-month faculty position.

Ideal Candidates

Ideal candidates for positions at our school are experienced in and continue to develop expertise in social-emotional learning, project-based learning, STEAM integration, technology-rich and differentiated instruction. Ideal candidates thrive in a collaborative environment designing and delivering innovative and creative cross-curricular instructional units to students with diverse learning styles and needs.  In the Lower School, our students are anchored by the belief that we are the Light and Love of God; we get to share His love through the love we share. The ideal candidate aims to model this Light and Love for our students through kind and compassionate actions that foster community and connection.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge and understanding of the developmental stages and needs of students of elementary school aged children in 1st through 4th grade.
• Experienced in, or willing to develop expertise in, social emotional learning (Responsive Classroom) and  project based learning
• Teach in a responsive and inclusive manner with a focus on cultivating a close and right relationship between our students and with God
• Comprehensive understanding of the Catholic faith and the Catholic Social Teachings
• Create a welcoming and inviting classroom environment that fosters a feeling of significance, belonging, and fun for all students
• Work and plan collaboratively with the teaching team and the Director of Religious Education
• Perform assigned duties such as carpool, lunch, and recess duties
• Demonstrate effective classroom management, utilizing learning centers for differentiated and individualized instruction for remediation and enrichment
• Maintain effective and timely communication with parents regarding their children’s progress, performance, and areas of concern
• Comfortable using a variety of instructional techniques and practices to meet the learning needs of all students

• Participate in professional development opportunities to learn and utilize innovative tools and techniques that improve student learning

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Possess a growth mindset
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to collaborate with students, department chairs, faculty, staff and parents
• A positive attitude and the willingness to approach learning new skills in flexible and creative ways
• A bachelor’s degree required
• At least two years of teaching experience required
• Catechist Track Certification through the Franciscan at Home
• Prior teaching experience in Religion within independent schools is preferred

Please submit an online application for employment and attach a cover letter and resume. Please send questions to jglenn@smcprep.org

St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or any other status protected by applicable law.