Under the supervision of the building principal, the teacher is responsible for   (position TBA) 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.

Available Positions:

Substitute Teachers

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

• Bachelor's degree.

• 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

Compensation and Benefits

• 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

• Full high-quality health benefits. 

  • Employer pays 80% of the individual premium.

  • $2,000 deductible

• 403b Retirement plan

  • 3% salary matching contribution

• Free tuition for employees' children

• Free school lunches daily 
  
  To Apply:
  
  Please submit the following documents to Heidi Martinez, School Administration, at office@stcolumbaschooldurango.org or mail to 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 Conducts