Middle School History/Social Studies Teacher

Saint Joseph Catholic School in West St. Paul is seeking an exceptional middle school history and social studies teacher for the 2026–27 school year. The ideal candidate will possess a deep commitment to the Catholic faith and the mission of Catholic education, along with the knowledge, skill, and presence to engage, challenge, and form middle school students.

Saint Joseph Church Catholic Church and School is a vibrant community that boasts a rich Catholic culture, attracts significant daily sacramental participation, promotes life (and is full of life), hosts perpetual Eucharistic Adoration (and has for more than 30 years), and cultivates fruitful vocations to the diaconate, priesthood, consecrated life, and marriage. We foster the communal life with opportunities for all ages, including social events; book studies; retreats for men, women, and youth; adult formation; works of mercy; senior gatherings; and more. We are fortunate to have one of the largest and most established Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) programs in the Archdiocese, fully-integrated within our school’s PreK-to-5th-Grade program.

Our school, a primary means of evangelization and education, has been serving young people for more than 75 years. Saint Joseph Catholic School forms joyful disciples of Jesus Christ who pursue academic excellence and cultivate a life of virtue. At the heart of our mission is evangelization: helping young people become good, faithful, and productive citizens—and, more importantly, to know and love Jesus Christ and to be virtuous, active members of His Church. Our full commitment to academic excellence is not merely compatible with our Catholic identity and mission; it is demanded by it. We currently serve more than 400 K–8 students and over 65 preschool students.

The ideal applicant will have the following qualifications:

• An understanding of, commitment to, and passion for the mission of Catholic education as defined by the Church and demonstrated integrity as a credible witness of the Catholic faith and a commitment to academic excellence as an essential component of authentic and integral Catholic education.
• Strong classroom management skills, balancing classroom structure with rapport in working with students.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in elementary education or related field.

Please send a letter of interest and resume to kyrickbeil@stjosephwsp.org or Saint Joseph Catholic School, Attn: Kyle Rickbeil, 1154 Seminole Ave., West St. Paul, MN 55118.