Teacher - Music, 2025-26

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

Job summary

A leading organization in education is seeking a Music Teacher to support their mission of educating youth in a Catholic environment. The role involves lesson planning, community building, and maintaining high standards for student behavior. Candidates must be practicing Catholics with a Bachelor's degree and Florida teaching certification.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
• Obtain Basic Diocesan Ministry Certification within two years.
• Pass criminal background check and complete Protecting God’s Children workshop.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans to achieve academic goals.
• Integrate Catholic religious curriculum.
• Establish classroom management promoting self-direction.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Professional Educator certification in Florida

Tools

School-related software

Job description

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Reports to: Principal

• Florida Teaching Certificate Preferred
• 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.

Additional Position: Music Teacher at San Jose Catholic School

FLSA: Full-Time Exempt

Reports to: Principal

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

• 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 participating and helping plan religious and service-related activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency of academic and religious curriculum; organizes learning materials to maximize time and motivate students.
• Establishes classroom management promoting self-direction and positive self-image, setting high behavior standards, and managing inappropriate behavior per school policy.
• Participates in ongoing professional development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church and registered member of a Catholic parish (preferred or required for some positions).
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Maintain Professional Educator certification in Florida.
• Obtain Basic Diocesan Ministry Certification within two years.
• Respect and promote the mission, teachings, doctrines, and laws of the Roman Catholic faith.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Pass criminal background check and complete Protecting God’s Children workshop prior to employment.
• Proficient in computer technology and school-related software.
• Flexible in assessing needs and strategies.
• Positive, respectful attitude with colleagues and community.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends for school events.

Additional Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional and governmental documents.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Mathematical skills including basic operations, ratios, rates, and graph interpretation.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills to define problems, collect data, and draw conclusions.
• Physical ability to perform job duties, including standing, walking, lifting up to 20 pounds, and visual acuity.
• Work environment is moderate noise; some evening and weekend hours may be required.