5th Grade Classroom Teacher (focus on Social Studies)

Location

Name of Facility: St. Wenceslaus Catholic Elementary School – Omaha
Address
15353 Pacific St.
Omaha, Nebraska
68154-2881

Submitted By

Name: William Peter Huben
Email: hubenw@stwenceslaus.org

Description

Department: Intermediate Classroom Position
Reports to: William Huben - Principal

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

St. Wenceslaus Catholic Elementary School, the Archdioceses largest preschool to 8th-grade elementary school in West Omaha, is currently accepting applications for an efficient and successful 5th-grade classroom teaching position focusing on social studies for the 2025-26 school year. This position requires the teacher to develop lesson plans, formulate classroom instruction, and facilitate student learning. The teacher will create a caring, Christian, positive learning environment for academic, social-emotional, and spiritual development. The teacher will provide accommodations to support the student’s growth in the general curriculum and, if necessary, work with resource staff to adjust instruction to meet the needs of all students. The teacher will maintain the student's academic progress and records along with various assessments to document the student's progress through the year. The teacher will maintain communication between the parents, students, Instructional Para, administration, and fellow school staff.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Effective classroom management
Both well-developed written and oral communication skills
Familiarity with and confidence in technology systems (Smartboards, laptops, document cameras, etc.)
Flexibility in adjusting to schedule changes
Strong organizational and time management abilities

Preferred Skills
Experience in small group instruction
Experience with Fountas and Pinnell reading assessment and STAR 360 assessment
Background in elementary education, committed to their Catholic faith, well-developed classroom management, and the ability to achieve duties associated with a self-contained classroom.

Education and Experience
Strong in their understanding and living the Catholic faith
Bachelor's Degree in Education
Possesses a valid teacher certification from the State of Nebraska
A minimum of three years of teaching experience is preferred.
Complete a background check, and the Archdiocese of Omaha required Safe Environment training

Application Instructions

Interested candidates can apply electronically or via paper copy.
Cover letter
Resume
Educational Philosophy (One page)
Copy of college transcripts
List of references – references will only be contacted once the applicant has been interviewed and is one of the finalists. (This is to preserve confidentiality on the applicant’s part)

Material submitted to
Mr. William Huben, Principal
St. Wenceslaus Catholic School
15353 Pacific Street, Omaha, NE 68154
Or hubenw@stwenceslaus.org