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St. Gertrude School is a Catholic elementary school in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Led by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia, SGS has a strong tradition in robust faith formation and academic excellence. Through a Catholic liberal arts education centered on Christ, we foster a love for truth, beauty, and goodness and seek to instill a natural love of learning and virtue in our students. Conveniently located in Madeira, St. Gertrude School draws students from throughout the Cincinnati area.

The ideal employee will . . .

  • have a passion for his or her profession,
  • have the desire to share his or her Catholic faith with students,
  • teach and model virtue,
  • positively influence students and love them,
  • develop self-discipline in students,
  • understand that the Catholic worldview permeates the curriculum and instruction, and
  • be a disciple of Christ, committed to giving witness to the Gospel.
POSITION OPENINGS FOR 2025-2026

FULL-TIME: First Grade Teacher 

St. Gertrude School is seeking a strong Catholic teacher to join our faculty for the 2025-2026 school year. This full-time position is a first grade teacher and includes teaching all content areas. Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree and experience teaching children. Requirements also include the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Safe Environment process prior to starting the position. Candidate will be required to obtain a valid Ohio License. A salary scale is utilized; therefore salary is commensurate with experience. See the position description.

Interested candidates should complete this Applicant Questionnaire and upload a cover letter and resume with contact information for three references.

Catholic Candidate: Required

PART-TIME: School Health Associate

St. Gertrude School is looking for a part-time school health associate to join our faculty for the 2024-2025 school year. The school health associate manages daily care for students, conducts annual screenings, and completes state reports. Candidate must have a nursing license; school nurse license is not required. Other requirements include the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Safe Environment process prior to starting the position.

This is an hourly position, two to three days per week, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., alternating days with a part-time nurse. Hours and days are negotiable.

Interested candidates should complete this Applicant Questionnaire and upload a cover letter and resume with contact information for three references.

Catholic Candidate: Preferred

PART-TIME: K-8 Substitute Teacher

St. Gertrude School is looking for substitute teachers for the 2025-2026 school year. Primary job requirements include execution of teacher lesson plans and supervision of students. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree. Requirements also include a background check, fingerprinting, and Safe Environment account with the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Additionally, a valid license issued by the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce is also required. Learn more about substitute license directions.

Interested candidates should complete this Substitute Teacher Applicant Questionnaire and upload a cover letter and resume with contact information for three references.

Catholic Candidate: Preferred

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