3rd Grade Teacher

3rd Grade Teacher

Teach Iowa Cedar Valley Catholic Schools - Waterloo, Iowa. Open in Google Maps

Job : 5526470

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 05, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

PURPOSE:

Our mission at Cedar Valley Catholic Schools is to provide an exceptional Catholic education for every student, built on a foundation of faith, discipline, knowledge and service. Our vision is to be the first choice of families who believe God, community, leadership and service are the foundation of a strong learning environment.

JOB SUMMARY:

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their potential.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Arts degree in Education or relevant field
• Certification with Iowa Board of Educational Examiners in teaching and in appropriate subject area
• Enthusiastic supporter of Catholic faith and schools
• In-depth knowledge of teaching methods and legal educational procedures
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in the use of educational technology
• Self-motivated
• Well-organized with leadership abilities
• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills
• Professional oral and written communication skills
• Flexible, adaptive, and cooperative

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Foster the Christian uniqueness of the learning community
• Maintain required trainings as required by the State of Iowa, Archdiocese, and local site
• Adhere to the teaching standards
• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• Provide appropriate feedback on work
• Participate in problem solving process to ensure needs of students are being met
• Differentiate instruction to address the needs of individual students
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws and school policies and regulations
• Participate in department, school, and parent meetings
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Prepare classroom for class activities
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments
• Maintain confidentiality with work-related matters
• Promote positive public relations through interactions with the community
• Work towards continuous quality improvement including the use of new technologies and equipment
• Uphold, support, and promote all school policies and procedures
• Accept and provide effective supervision, assignments, change and correction

These duties are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, talk, reach, sit, hear, handle and perform repetitive motions of the hands/wrists. Lifts and moves items up to 20 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Full-time

Classroom Teacher >
Elementary

• Amy Peters , HR Director
• St. Edward - Waterloo
• Phone:  Ext. 6107
• Email: apeters