25-26 Full-time Kindergarten Teacher (Dec start)

St. Mary Catholic School in Royal Oak is searching for a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, nurturing, and faith-filled teacher for a kindergarten self-contained classroom position . We are a growing, vibrant, Christ-focused preschool through 8th grade school community located in downtown Royal Oak.

Position is full-time and includes healthcare benefits. Please click this link to view full list of benefits: 2025 St. Mary Teacher Benefits

Position begins December 2025. Interviews are planned for Wednesday, November 19 th .

Must be a Catholic in good standing, willing and able to share our Catholic faith with creativity and joy, in an age-appropriate manner.

Please send a cover letter, resume, AND copy of your valid Michigan teaching certificate to Principal Gabriela Bala, [email protected] . You may also upload one file consisting of the 3 listed documents through the Paycor Recruiting online system.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate
• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) including all courses and state tests needed to meet credential requirements
• Catechist certification required for all teachers of religion (may be completed within 1 year of hire)
• Required prior to working with students: fingerprinting, background check, and completion of Protecting God’s Children training.

Experience/Skills:

• Maintain a positive Christian attitude
• Be a positive role model for students
• Be an example of “living faith”
• Show professionalism and strong ethical behavior
• Be creative and flexible in teaching
• Have good written and verbal communication skills
• Work well independently and with a team
• Love our students!

All teachers in the Archdiocese of Detroit Catholic Schools shall be certified and/or approved for teaching by the Michigan Department of Education. All teachers are required to hold the appropriate endorsement(s) for the subject(s) they are assigned to teach. All teachers who are catechists (teachers of religion) must be certified by the Archdiocese of Detroit.