Job Title: Middle School English Teacher
Department: Faculty
Status: Exempt, Full-Time, 10-month Employee
Effective: February 9, 2026
Saint Patrick Catholic School is currently seeking a Middle School English Teacher to nurture and support our 5th-6th grade students in their personal and academic growth for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Overview
Founded in 2005, Saint Patrick Catholic School (Norfolk, Virginia) is an independent Catholic school with an enrollment of approximately 400 students in grades pre-kindergarten through eight. Boasting a vibrant and accomplished team of educators, the school encourages students to develop a growth mindset while creating an educational framework focused on reinforcing six 'pillars' of education that support the total formation of each student. Saint Patrick Catholic School is proud to be a Glasser Quality School!
Faculty Expectations
- Model faith and service to the community
- Uphold the school’s vision of being authentically Catholic and warmly ecumenical
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to establish servant leadership opportunities
- Promote a culture of respect for all members of the community
Responsibilities
- Teach foundational grammar concepts such as parts of speech, sentence diagramming, punctuation, and syntax
- Integrate grammar instruction into writing, reading comprehension, and vocabulary lessons
- Develop and administer meaningful instructional plans and school curriculum that is aligned with the school’s academic and developmental standards
- Develop students' skills and competencies in the English language, literature, composition, reading, and journalism to students
- Encourages students to think independently and impart critical English language skills through intentional classroom discussion
- Promote a positive and inclusive classroom environment
