Grade 4 and 5 Teacher

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Academy is seeking to fill a Grade 4 and 5 teaching vacancy for the 2026–2027 school year.

Position Overview: The ideal candidate is a dedicated, reflective, and faith-filled educator who is committed to academic excellence, Catholic education, and the holistic development of each child. Teachers at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Academy foster structured, nurturing, and engaging classroom environments rooted in faith, high expectations, and strong relationships.

The successful candidate will embrace collaboration, demonstrate a growth mindset, and work closely with colleagues, instructional coaches, and administration to strengthen instructional practice and improve student outcomes.

Instructional Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction across subject areas using the Gradual Release of Responsibility model (I Do, We Do, You Do).
• Provide rigorous, student-centered instruction that promotes critical thinking, collaboration, and student ownership of learning.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic, social, emotional, and developmental needs of learners.
• Utilize data-driven instructional practices to continuously monitor student progress and guide instructional decisions, including the use of i-Ready diagnostic and growth data.
• Implement effective instructional strategies, including small-group instruction, checks for understanding, academic discourse, explicit modeling, and purposeful student engagement structures.
• Integrate instructional technology effectively to enhance learning and engagement.
• Maintain clear learning objectives, anchor charts, and classroom routines that support student independence and academic success.
• Develop students’ literacy, numeracy, communication, and problem-solving skills across content areas.
• Prepare students for academic success through consistent skill development, targeted intervention, and ongoing progress monitoring.
• Prepare students in Grade 4 for the New York State Assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics through rigorous instruction, standards alignment, and data-informed teaching practices.

Classroom Culture & Catholic Identity

• Establish and maintain strong classroom management rooted in consistency, structure, accountability, and mutual respect.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and faith-centered classroom culture that reflects Catholic values and supports student growth.
• Serve as a homeroom teacher (as assigned), including leading daily prayer, taking attendance, maintaining routines, and building community.
• Support students in developing character, responsibility, compassion, and respect for others.
• Participate actively in the faith life of the academy, including school liturgies, prayer services, and Catholic traditions.

Family & Community Engagement

• Communicate regularly and professionally with families regarding student progress, classroom expectations, and academic or behavioral concerns.
• Foster strong partnerships with families in support of student success and the mission of the academy.
• Support school events, initiatives, and community-building opportunities that strengthen home-school relationships.

Professional Collaboration & Growth

• Collaborate professionally with colleagues, administration, and support staff to strengthen curriculum and instructional practices.
• Demonstrate openness to feedback and a willingness to work collaboratively with instructional coaches and consultants to enhance teaching practice.
• Participate actively in faculty meetings, professional development sessions, intervisitations, and school improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the broader life of the academy through participation in committees, school events, and extracurricular opportunities.
• Be willing to moderate or host student clubs, enrichment opportunities, or afterschool activities that enhance student engagement and school culture.
• Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, initiative, and a commitment to ongoing reflective practice and growth.

Employment Requirements (prior to start date)

• BA Degree or Higher 
• Background check clearance
• Signed Diocese of Brooklyn Code of Conduct
• Completion of VIRTUS training
• Up-to-date immunization record
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal work authorization

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to:

📧 aestevez@blessedsacramentca.org

Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

At Blessed Sacrament Catholic Academy, we believe in forming students academically, spiritually, and socially within a loving Catholic community where faith, learning, and leadership flourish.