Elementary Teacher - Kindergarten

Diocese of St. Petersburg; Safety Harbor (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Catholic school in Safety Harbor, Florida, is looking for a dedicated Full-Time Elementary Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate will model Christ-like behavior and support the holistic development of students. Responsibilities include collaborating with parents, maintaining a nurturing environment, and adhering to educational standards. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree and be proficient in relevant technology. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Pension

401K

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledgeable of child development.

Responsibilities

• Model Christ-like behavior and support students' holistic growth.
• Collaborate with parents and colleagues.
• Maintain a nurturing and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Patience

Enthusiasm

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office365

Teams

Classroom Notebook

Job description

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Full-Time Elementary Teacher 2025-2026 School Year

Espiritu Santo Catholic School, located in Safety Harbor, Florida, is seeking an experienced, qualified Kindergarten teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.

General Duties and Responsibilities

To teach is to model Christ-like behavior at all times, to continuously grow professionally, and to model lifelong learning through understanding and application of current best practices. It involves respecting and honoring the dignity of students as children of God who are growing physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. The role requires working collaboratively with parents regarding students' holistic growth, committing to the concept of total community, and providing a nurturing and supportive learning environment.

The teacher is a qualified, professional educator who meets the requirements to teach in the Diocese of St. Petersburg, complies with education policies and procedures of the diocese and the school, and cooperates with colleagues and the supervisor to foster an educational climate conducive to the personal development of each student.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older.
• Must hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, hold and maintain State Certification or meet the Superintendents qualifications for special subject areas or Early Childhood requirements where appropriate.
• Meet the requirements of the diocese for religious instruction within five years of initial employment and maintain ongoing training as required.
• Be knowledgeable of child development and able to effectively teach the assigned subjects.
• Must be able to teach mastery of skills as identified in the State and Diocesan Standards of Curriculum.
• Be proficient in using a personal computer, technology equipment, and software pertinent to the position. Microsoft Office365 and Teams/Classroom Notebook are preferred.
• Love of children, enthusiasm, dedication, interactive, caring, nurturing, patience, communication skills, and collaboration are fundamental requirements.

Interested candidates must apply via the Diocese of St. Petersburg website (School-Careers) and submit a current resume, a cover letter expressing interest and qualifications, and three valid references.

Offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, pension, and 401K.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a Level II Background Screening.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Strategy/Planning and Information Technology
• Industries: Religious Institutions

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