Prince of Peace Catholic School is seeking faculty members for the 2024-2025 school year. We are a small, but growing, Preschool-12th Grade Catholic School committed to educating our students to academic excellence while nurturing the spirit and promoting Gospel values. The development of effective learning habits, self-discipline, and good citizenship is promoted daily and consistently throughout the grade levels. Caring for others, sharing one’s gifts and talents, and serving one’s community are integral parts of Prince of Peace.

Nestled on the banks of the Mississippi River, Clinton, Iowa is a city of approximately 25,000 residents. Less than one hour from the Quad Cities and less than two hours from the Chicago suburbs, you'll never need to go too far to find all that you need.

We provide a caring, collaborative, supportive working environment with a strong family feel. In addition to salary, we offer the following benefits:

• Free tuition for children of full time teachers
• Free after school care for children of full time teachers
• Free childcare for children of full time teachers
• Free long term disability coverage
• Health insurance 
• Retirement match
• PTO

An Iowa teaching license or the ability to get a teaching license is required.

Because the distinct purpose of a school is to create a Christian educational community where knowledge is enlightened and enlivened by the Catholic Faith and Catholic Social Teaching, teachers in the schools of the Diocese of Davenport should:

1. Be a Catholic in Good Standing, who has knowledge of the Catholic faith adequate to teach its content OR
2. Be a non-Catholic fully committed to the distinctive purpose, philosophy, and spirit of Catholic School education.
3. Live and model the principles and moral values which are part of Catholic teaching regarding lifestyle.
4. Understand and be dedicated to the ministry of Catholic school education.

If interested in any of the positions listed, please send a cover letter and resume to employment@staff.prince.pvt.k12.ia.us. Applications will be considered as they are received.

Teachers must remember that they are a vital part of the culture and climate. As an employee, the following  responsibilities are expected to help build a faith-filled learning environment which maximizes academic learning and addresses students’ social-emotional and spiritual needs.  

Community of Faith 

1. Supports and implements the mission/philosophy of Catholic education and the school; 2. Gives evidence of lived Gospel values; and 
2. Participates in building faith community.  

Instructional Process 

1. Demonstrates evidence of prior planning and preparation. 
2. Presents classes clearly and effectively; 
3. Assesses student progress effectively; 
4. Provides for individual differences; 
5. Demonstrates ability to motivate students; 
6. Maintains an atmosphere conducive to learning; and 
7. Knows and uses technology appropriately.  

Interpersonal Relationships  

1. Works cooperatively with administration; 
2. Works positively with colleagues, support staff, and parish staff; 
3. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations with students; and 
4. Maintains positive interpersonal relations with parent(s)/guardian(s). 

Other Professional Responsibilities  

1. Maintains a professional manner in the classroom and other related settings; 
2. Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility and leadership; 
3. Reports any knowledge or suspicion of child abuse as required by law; 
4. Accepts willingly, extra assignments and supervisions; 
5. Attends all faculty meetings, in-services, and other meetings as specified by the principal unless  excused by the principal prior to the meeting; 
6. Is responsible for the care and use of instructional materials, equipment, and school facilities;
7. Reviews emergency procedures and practices with students regularly; 
8. Provides necessary documentation for personnel file; 
9. Follows directives regarding collection of monies; 
10. Communicates with parent(s)/guardian(s) in an effective and timely manner; and
11. Supports and implements diocesan policies.  

Professional Growth  

1. Keeps current with developments in curriculum and methodology, and authentic assessment; 
2. Interacts with colleagues to further professional growth; 
3. Takes advantages of opportunities for professional improvement; and 
4. Completes necessary work toward obtaining and/or maintaining a valid license.