St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne - 2nd Grade Classroom Teacher

Our Mission: Saint John the Baptist Catholic School will provide a solid Catholic education that prepares students to lead holy and honorable lives for Christ, to become faithful leaders in the community, and thus attain eternal happiness with God.
Our Vision: Our Faith, Your Family, Their Future
2nd Grade Teacher:
Job Description:
St. John the Baptist Catholic School is seeking a passionate, dedicated, and faith-filled 2nd Grade Classroom Teacher to join our dynamic faculty for the 2026–2027 school year.

The ideal candidate will be a practicing Catholic who joyfully witnesses to the Faith and is committed to the mission of Catholic education. Because second-grade students receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, the classroom teacher should have a deep love for the Eucharist and the sacramental life of the Church. This teacher will possess a strong understanding of best instructional practices, effective classroom management strategies, and a sincere desire to form the whole child—academically, spiritually, and morally.

The 2nd Grade Teacher will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, rigorous instruction aligned to all Indiana Academic Standards for Grade 2. Beyond academic excellence, the teacher will intentionally cultivate wonder, virtue, and a love for learning—guiding students in their appreciation of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness, and drawing them ever closer to Jesus Christ.

Responsibilities Include:

• Designing and implementing lesson plans that meet all Indiana Academic Standards and utilize the Diocesan Curriculum Frameworks.
• Creating a structured, joyful, and orderly classroom environment where all students can learn and feel supported.
• Utilizing best instructional practices to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students with accommodations and modifications
• Instructing and preparing students for reception of the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion.
• Planning and Leading our Upper Room retreat for Second Grade students before their reception of First Holy Communion.
• Attending and fully participating in both the First Reconciliation service and our First Holy Communion Mass
• Assessing and monitoring student growth and using data to inform instruction through tools such as IXL, ILEARN Checkpoint data, mCLASS DIBELS, and Spring Math.
• Communicating effectively and professionally with parents.
• Collaborating with colleagues in a positive, mission-driven faculty culture.
• Supporting the sacramental and liturgical life of the school.
• Implementing and following all safety procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by principal.

Qualifications:

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church
• Great love and passion for promoting devotion to the Eucharist and the sacramental life of the Church.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education and a valid Indiana Teacher License (or the ability to attain one).
• Knowledge of Indiana Academic Standards for 2nd Grade
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and coaching, both professionally and spiritually.