Overview
5th & 6th Grade Teacher (Semi-Departmentalized)
St. Paul Lutheran School
Called Position – Full Time
St. Paul Lutheran School is seeking a Christ-centered educator to serve in a semi-departmentalized 5th and 6th grade classroom. This Called position partners with families to deliver strong academic instruction, spiritual leadership, and a structured, engaging upper elementary experience within a collaborative team model.
Responsibilities
Teach assigned core subject areas in partnership with a 7th/8th grade teacher
Deliver standards-aligned instruction integrated with Lutheran doctrine
Foster a structured, positive classroom culture
Differentiate instruction and monitor student growth
Communicate effectively with families and administration
Lead devotions and model Christian character
Qualifications
Eligible for a Lutheran teaching Call
Bachelor’s degree in Education
State teaching license (or ability to obtain)
Strong instructional and classroom management skills
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $40,800 (adjusted upward based on years of experience)
Additional Salary Adjustment: For earned Master’s degree
Retirement: 10%+ employer contribution to Concordia Retirement
Full Family Medical Coverage: Approx. $26,000 annual employer contribution
HSA Contribution: $4,800 (family) or $2,000 (employee-only)
Graduate Tuition Support: St. Paul reimburses 75% of Master’s degree expenses
Opportunities for paid coaching and additional church/school ministry roles
About St. Paul Lutheran School Utica, Nebraska
About St. Paul Lutheran Church and School
St. Paul Lutheran Church & School in Utica, Nebraska is a Christ-centered ministry of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod committed to proclaiming the Gospel and making disciples of all generations. Established in 1885, St. Paul remains deeply grateful for the faithful saints who built and sustained this ministry through the years. At the same time, the congregation is intentionally focused on meeting the spiritual and academic needs of today’s students as they are formed into the next generation of Christian leaders, servants, and members of Christ’s Church.
Under the leadership of Pastor Drew Oswald, the congregation is devoted to faithful preaching and teaching of Scripture, vibrant worship, and active community engagement. The school, led by Principal Sam Sommerer, serves students from preschool through 8th grade, partnering closely with families to provide rigorous academics grounded in Lutheran doctrine. Together, church and school work to equip students to live out their faith with conviction, compassion, and confidence in Christ.
