Elementary Teacher (Intermediate Grades)

Holy Family Catholic School; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Family Catholic School in Orlando is seeking an engaged educator to plan and implement hands-on lessons aligned with Diocesan guidelines.

You will diagnose student needs, apply diverse instructional techniques, and assess progress while maintaining a safe learning environment and accurate records. Collaboration with administrators and participation in diocesan certification programs are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and Florida certification is required.
• Professional Certificate in the subject taught must be held or obtained within three years.
• Progress toward certification must be documented in the first year and filed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement hands‑on lesson plans with administrators and instructional teams.
• Diagnose and analyze student needs to provide appropriate instruction.
• Utilize varied instructional techniques to meet individual student needs.
• Assess student progress per Diocese of Orlando procedures.
• Maintain a safe, orderly classroom environment and professional records.
• Participate in Diocesan Catechist Certification and school PD programs.
• Collaborate with principal and staff in meetings and school projects.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional relationships with parents.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and written updates.
• Keep up to date on technology used by Diocese Catholic Schools.
• Monitor students in testing environments and follow Diocesan policies.

Skills

Instructional planning

Classroom management

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Professional Certificate in subject area

Faith Fit Enrichment Certification (Levels 1-3)

Job description

Description

• Works with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands‑on lesson plans for students.
• Diagnoses and analyzes for the purpose of providing appropriate instruction.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional techniques to meet the individual needs of students.
• Assesses student progress in accordance with the approved procedures of the Diocese of Orlando;
• Utilizes classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate.
• Participates in the Diocese of Orlando Diocesan Catechist Certification Program and in the school-sponsored professional development programs.
• Cooperates with the principal and staff members in school-related meetings, activities and projects.
• Maintains accurate student academic records and attendance records.
• Maintains a safe, orderly and secure learning and working environment.
• Participates in the performance review based upon the implementation of the general responsibilities of a professional educator in a school.
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students, and general school matters.
• Maintains professional relationship between school and parents.
• Maintains contact with parents through parent‑teacher conferences, telephone, or written communications.
• Encourages parental involvement through school activities, connecting home and school.
• Maintains all records as required, including but not limited to grade books, attendance records and student progress reports.
• Assists in the protection of student and school property.
• Keeps up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Diocese Catholic Schools.
• Monitors students in a testing environment.
• Maintains timely and accurate information relevant to their job responsibilities.
• Performs all tasks in accordance with Diocesan Catholic Schools policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college that is recognized as acceptable for Florida certification.
• Must hold or obtain a Professional Certificate in subject area taught within three years of hire.
• Documented progress towards certification must be made within the first year of hire and filed in school personnel file; otherwise teaching contract cannot be renewed.
• Must hold or obtain Faith Fit Enrichment Certification in Levels 1, 2, and 3 within three years of hire and continue ongoing enrichment.