Teaching Vacancy Announcement Position Open:
St. Columba Catholic Elementary School in Durango, Colorado is accepting application packets for the following position:
Teaching Position Description
Under the supervision of the building principal, the teacher is responsible for First Grade full-time teacher for the 2025 - 2026 school year. The teacher is responsible for fostering children's spiritual, intellectual, social, physical, and faith development in a vital part of their elementary school experience.
Teaching Position Requirements
Education and Experience
Other Requirements
St. Columba Catholic Elementary School is a traditional single-parish school with approximately 200 students. Every teacher in the school is responsible for the development and readiness of students in their specified content areas, while creating a school of faith and community. Students learn the importance of academic excellence in an environment of love and discipline rooted in the Gospel truth.
St. Columba Catholic School is a strong Parish school committed to providing high quality education in an environment of traditional Catholic teaching. St. Columba currently has an enrollment of 250 pre-kindergarten through 8th grade students, of which, 30% are Catholic. Situated at the base of the San Juan Mountains, Durango is known as a world-class destination. St Columba School’s teaching faculty includes 27 members, including many who have been recognized locally, regionally, and nationally as grant recipients and for teaching excellence.
Surrounding points of interest include: Mesa Verde National Park, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Fort Lewis College, and the 14,000-foot mountains draw visitors from around the globe. Home to 17,500 residents in the mountains of Southwest Colorado, 2016 will mark the 134th consecutive year of Catholic education in Durango.
To Apply:
Please submit the following documents to Heidi Martinez, Administrative Assistant, at [email protected] or St. Columba School 1801 E 3rd Avenue Durango, CO 81301:
Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
Current Resume
St. Columba Teacher Application and All Contests Requested (See Below)
Accountability to the Code of Pastoral Conduct (See Below)
APPLICATION
CODE OF CONDUCT
St. Columba Catholic Elementary School in Durango, Colorado is accepting application packets for the following position:
Teaching Position Description
Under the supervision of the building principal, the teacher is responsible for First Grade full-time teacher for the 2025 - 2026 school year. The teacher is responsible for fostering children's spiritual, intellectual, social, physical, and faith development in a vital part of their elementary school experience.
Teaching Position Requirements
- Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church;
- Gives evidence of lived Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of personal faith journey; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
- Demonstrate a willingness to participate in and plan school religious and service activities to help build the school's faith community.
- Demonstrate effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement stated goals and objectives and by incorporating school and diocesan curriculum objectives in lesson plans.
- Shows competence in teaching by demonstrating current, thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter and communicating effectively with students; organizes classroom learning materials to maximize student time on tasks and motivates student learning.
- Develop and use effective methods of evaluation that are directly related to curriculum objectives and to concepts and skills taught; consistently and effectively evaluate student progress.
- Have a strong belief that all children can and will be successful.
- Establish a consistent disciplinary approach and classroom management that promote self-direction and positive self-image. Set high standards for student behavior and effectively manage inappropriate behavior to create and achieve a safe learning environment.
- Maintain a functional, safe, and pleasant learning environment where children are expected to succeed and are supported when facing challenges.
- Cooperate with school and diocesan administration; work effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents.
- Have strong leadership skills as well as the heart of a servant.
- At all times demonstrate professional responsibility in enforcing diocesan and school policies and regulations.
- Maintain confidentiality of information and display sound judgment in dress and general behavior.
- Works collaboratively with school administration, supporting their efforts in leadership
- Highly independent team player
Education and Experience
- Associate's degree in education from an accredited university. Bachelor's degree preferred.
- K-5 teaching certificate preferred
- Certified by the State of Colorado as a Teacher
- Condition of employment will be the teacher to have completed or will complete the CDE Science of Reading training
Other Requirements
- Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation
- Must have a good driving record, current Colorado driver’s license, and automobile insurance
- St. Columba teachers earn 100% of the average regional salary.
- B.A. +0 years or beginning salary range is $46,000K - $48,000 annually
- The full salary range across all education and experience levels is $46,000 - $61,000 annually
- B.A. +0 years or beginning salary range is $46,000K - $48,000 annually
- Full high-quality health benefits.
- Employer pays 80% of the individual premium.
- $2,000 deductible
- Employer pays 80% of the individual premium.
- 403b Retirement plan
- 3% salary matching contribution
- 3% salary matching contribution
- Free tuition for employees' children
- Free school lunches daily
St. Columba Catholic Elementary School is a traditional single-parish school with approximately 200 students. Every teacher in the school is responsible for the development and readiness of students in their specified content areas, while creating a school of faith and community. Students learn the importance of academic excellence in an environment of love and discipline rooted in the Gospel truth.
St. Columba Catholic School is a strong Parish school committed to providing high quality education in an environment of traditional Catholic teaching. St. Columba currently has an enrollment of 250 pre-kindergarten through 8th grade students, of which, 30% are Catholic. Situated at the base of the San Juan Mountains, Durango is known as a world-class destination. St Columba School’s teaching faculty includes 27 members, including many who have been recognized locally, regionally, and nationally as grant recipients and for teaching excellence.
Surrounding points of interest include: Mesa Verde National Park, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Fort Lewis College, and the 14,000-foot mountains draw visitors from around the globe. Home to 17,500 residents in the mountains of Southwest Colorado, 2016 will mark the 134th consecutive year of Catholic education in Durango.
To Apply:
Please submit the following documents to Heidi Martinez, Administrative Assistant, at [email protected] or St. Columba School 1801 E 3rd Avenue Durango, CO 81301:
Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
Current Resume
St. Columba Teacher Application and All Contests Requested (See Below)
Accountability to the Code of Pastoral Conduct (See Below)
APPLICATION
CODE OF CONDUCT