Economics & Personal Finance Teacher - Tampa Catholic High School

The Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg • Tampa, FL

23h

About The Position

Join our vibrant community at Tampa Catholic High School as we seek a dedicated full-time Economics and Personal Finance Instructor. We are looking for an enthusiastic educator with a passion for economic thinking and financial literacy who is committed to preparing students to become informed decision-makers, responsible citizens, and ethical leaders in a complex economic world. Position: Full-Time Economics and Personal Finance Instructor

Requirements

• BA or MA in Economics, Finance, Business, Social Studies Education, or a related field (Masters degree preferred).
• Experience teaching Economics, Personal Finance, or related social science/business courses strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to make economic concepts accessible, engaging, and relevant to high school students .
• Experience with educational technology integration and curriculum design preferred.
• Ability to challenge students academically while fostering a supportive and engaging classroom environment.
• Commitment to collaboration, professional growth, and contributing to the mission of Catholic secondary education .

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and rigorous instruction in Economics and Personal Financial Literacy courses , helping students understand economic systems, markets, and responsible financial decision-making.
• Design lessons that promote critical thinking, real-world application, and economic reasoning , connecting course content to current events and personal financial planning.
• Utilize pedagogical best practices such as Understanding by Design, Standards-Based Assessment, and project-based learning .
• Integrate classroom technology, including Canvas and our 1:1 iPad program , to enhance learning, collaboration, and assessment.
• Help students develop practical skills in budgeting, saving, investing, credit management, and long-term financial planning .
• Foster meaningful discussion on the relationship between economics, ethics, and social responsibility , including principles related to stewardship and the common good.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to strengthen cross-curricular connections in business, social studies, and mathematics .
• Participate actively in the life of the school community through professional development, faculty collaboration, and student mentorship .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time