Teacher - Elementary, 4th & 5th Grade Reading, 2026-27

Catholic Charities Jacksonville; Ponte Vedra Beach (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Florida is seeking a Teacher-Minister for elementary education. The ideal candidate must be a practicing Catholic, hold a Bachelor's degree, and have Florida educator certification. Responsibilities include supporting the Catholic mission through effective planning and integration of faith into learning. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills, flexibility, and a positive attitude towards community and colleagues. The role may require participation in school-related events during evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church preferred.
• Must maintain Professional Educator certification in Florida.
• Must have or be able to obtain Basic Diocesan Ministry Certification.
• Ability to respect and promote the teachings of the Roman Catholic faith.

Responsibilities

• Support the Diocese of St. Augustine's mission in education.
• Integrate Catholic religious curriculum into lessons.
• Participate in planning school religious and service-related activities.
• Establish effective classroom management and maintain student behavior.

Skills

Proficient in use of computer technology

Effective communication

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Professional Educator certification in Florida

Job description

Position

Teacher-Minister, Elementary (FLSA: Exempt)

Location

Palmer Catholic Academy

Reports to

Principal

General Summary

Under the direction of the school principal, is responsible for supporting the Diocese of St. Augustine in its mission to educate, evangelize and catechize youth in a Catholic school environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The teacher may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Works collaboratively with the principal to build the faith community, giving evidence of the lived Gospel values by personal example and by being an active member of a faith community.
• Maintains physical and informational security at all times, respecting confidentiality and privacy.
• Works collaboratively in a positive, friendly and professional manner.
• Adheres to all diocesan and school policies and regulations, while supporting the school’s spiritual, pastoral and educational mission.
• Demonstrates effective planning skills by preparing lesson plans designed to implement and achieve academic goals and objectives, as adopted by the school.
• Integrates Catholic religious curriculum, as articulated by the school.
• Builds the school’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate and help plan school religious and service-related activities.
• Demonstrates and effectively communicates knowledge and competency of academic and religious curriculum; ability to organize learning materials to maximize time, as well as engage and motivate students.
• Establishes a consistent classroom management approach that promotes self-direction and a positive self-image. Sets high standards for student behavior and manages inappropriate behavior effectively, in accordance with school policy.
• Participates in continuous professional development as a lifelong learner.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church and registered member of a Catholic parish faith community is preferred (for some teaching positions this is required; consult with the school principal).

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Must maintain Professional Educator certification in the State of Florida.

Must have or be able to obtain within two years Basic Diocesan Ministry Certification.

Ability to respect, promote, accommodate, and not be in conflict with the mission, moral and social teachings, doctrines and laws of the Roman Catholic faith in the way one speaks, acts and instructs.

Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Must be able to successfully complete a criminal background check and take a Protecting God's Children class before beginning employment. For the Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

Proficient in use of computer technology, including school-related software.

Ability to have flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and adapt appropriately.

Must consistently demonstrate a positive, friendly, respectful and caring attitude with colleagues, the public, and all one serves in word and deed.

Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate school-related events.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, vendors, employees, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Position may require some evening and weekend hours.