Position Title: Fifth Grade Teacher

School: Holy Family Catholic Academy

Location: Irving, Texas

Position Overview: Holy Family Catholic Academy is seeking a dynamic and faith-filled Fifth Grade Teacher to join our school community. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) Candidate School, we are committed to developing inquiring, knowledgeable, and compassionate students who are prepared to positively impact the world. The Fifth Grade Teacher will serve as a homeroom teacher, responsible for fostering a nurturing, academically rigorous, and faith-centered classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-based instruction across core subject areas (e.g., English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies)
• Foster a classroom culture rooted in Catholic values, respect, and a love of learning
• Support the development of the whole child—academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually
• Incorporate inquiry-based and student-centered instructional practices aligned with IB philosophy
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners
• Assess student progress regularly and communicate effectively with students, parents, and administration
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to support school-wide initiatives and continuous improvement
• Participate actively in school life, including liturgies, events, and professional development
• Passion for fostering global citizenship, academic excellence, and faith formation
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with students and families
• Enthusiasm for working in a collaborative, mission-driven school environment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• Valid teaching certification (or ability to obtain certification)
• Commitment to Catholic education and willingness to support the mission of the Church
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Experience with or openness to International Baccalaureate (IB) philosophy and practices preferred

About Holy Family Catholic Academy: Holy Family Catholic Academy is a vibrant, faith-centered learning community dedicated to forming students who are grounded in faith, committed to academic excellence, and prepared to serve as leaders in a global society. As an IB Candidate School, we are in the process of implementing a rigorous and internationally-minded curriculum that emphasizes inquiry, reflection, and action.

Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter outlining their interest and qualifications and submit to our principal, Dr. Angela Mastantuono, at amastantuono@hfca-irving.org