2nd Grade Teacher

The Opportunity

Are you a mission-driven educator who wants to inspire the next generation of saints and scholars? Pope John Paul II Academy is seeking a faithful 2nd Grade Teacher to join our dynamic faculty in beautiful southwestern Colorado. Our school offers a joyful, Christ-centered environment where teachers can truly thrive and focus on the individual needs of each student.

Why Teach at Pope John Paul II Academy?

1. Mission-Driven Culture: We believe in living out an authentic vision of Catholic education on a daily basis. As a member of our faculty, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a welcoming team of dynamic Catholic Christians striving to live out the New Evangelization of Pope Saint John Paul II.
2. Small Class Sizes: Every class is capped at just 15 students, ensuring you have the time to be a witness to all of our students and differentiate instruction effectively to meet their needs. Our student culture is excellent and the students are a joy to teach!
3. Professional and Personal Growth: We provide the support our teachers need to thrive both professionally and personally in our school community.
4. Exciting Benefits: Beyond a competitive salary, we are able to offer reduced-cost housing for the ideal candidate—a rare opportunity in our stunning mountain region.
5. Striving for Excellence: Our school identity and mascot is the Mountaineers. This identity embodies our school community’s relentless climb towards the summit – forming excellent citizens and the future saints of Heaven. It is a great joy and honor to be a part of the climb!

Qualifications: 

We are looking for candidates who are faithful, practicing Catholics with a heart for service. Teacher licensure/state certification is not required for this position. This role would be an excellent fit for those who are just starting their journey in Catholic education or experienced educators.

Our Ideal Candidate Possesses:

1. A deep love for the Catholic Faith and its tradition of academic excellence.
2. Strong organizational skills, effective classroom management, and the ability to adapt their teaching to different learning styles.
3. The pedagogical virtues of patience, clarity, and kindness.
4. A “team player” mentality, naturally building professional relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
5. Strong oral and written communication skills.

About Pope John Paul II Academy and the Montrose Community:

Founded in 2008, Pope John Paul II Academy serves students from PreK-8th Grade. We are an independent, private Academy in the Catholic tradition located in the scenic mountain valley of Montrose, Colorado. We are a stone’s throw away from the Black Canyon and some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country! Our school is a 16,000+ sq. ft. facility which includes 10 classrooms, a library, and a full sized gym on twenty acres of land. In 2014, the school received full accreditation from NAPCIS (National Association of Private, Catholic, and Independent Schools). The faculty is a dynamic, faithful team of committed Catholic Christians living for God’s greater glory as we strive to live the New Evangelization inspired by St. Pope John Paul II.

Our mission is to assist parents in the spiritual, moral, and intellectual formation of the child by providing a Christ-centered education, which fosters a deep love for Truth and faithfully adheres to the Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church.

Visit us Online: www.popejohnpaul2academy.com

How to Apply:

Ready to join our mission? Please email a cover letter and resume to our Principal, Mr. William Nobers, at wnobers@pjp2a.org

Note: Please include contact information for at least three professional references in your application.