Teacher - Health/PE, 2026-27

Diocese of St. Augustine•Saint Augustine, FL

About The Position

Under the direction of the school principal, the Teacher - Health/PE supports the Diocese of St. Augustine’s mission to educate, evangelize, and catechize youth in a Catholic school environment. The teacher supports the school’s Catholic mission and teaches in a manner consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The role includes planning and delivering academic and religious curriculum, supporting students’ learning and behavior, contributing to the school faith community, and participating in professional development and school activities. The position requires a bachelor’s degree, Florida Professional Educator certification in the appropriate field, and the ability to obtain Basic Diocesan Ministry Certification within two years. The employee must maintain a valid driver’s license and complete required background screening and the Protecting God’s Children workshop. The role may require flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, for school-related events. The work environment typically has a moderate noise level.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Maintain Professional Educator certification in Florida in the appropriate field of study.
Have or be able to obtain Basic Diocesan Ministry Certification within two years.
Respect, promote, and accommodate the mission, moral and social teachings, doctrines, and laws of the Roman Catholic faith, without conflict in speech, conduct, or instruction.
Maintain a valid driver’s license.
Successfully pass the required criminal background check before employment and every five years.
Complete the Protecting God’s Children workshop before employment.
Be proficient in computer technology, including school-related software.
Flexibly assess needs and strategies and adapt appropriately.
Consistently demonstrate a positive, friendly, respectful, and caring attitude with colleagues, the public, and those served.
Be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, for school-related events.
Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions.
Perform basic arithmetic, compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret technical instructions, and work with abstract and concrete variables.
Meet the physical demands of the job, including standing, walking, sitting, using hands, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, talking, hearing, and regularly lifting or moving up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church and registered member of a Catholic parish faith community is preferred, though it may be required for some teaching positions; consult the school principal.
Current Teaching Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support and teach in a manner consistent with the Catholic mission and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
Collaborate with the principal to build the faith community and exemplify Gospel values.
Maintain physical and informational security while respecting confidentiality and privacy.
Work collaboratively in a positive, friendly, and professional manner.
Follow diocesan and school policies and regulations while supporting the school’s spiritual, pastoral, and educational mission.
Prepare lesson plans to implement academic goals and objectives adopted by the school.
Integrate the Catholic religious curriculum as articulated by the school.
Participate in and help plan school religious and service-related activities.
Communicate knowledge and competency in academic and religious curricula, organize learning materials, and engage and motivate students.
Establish consistent classroom management that promotes student self-direction and a positive self-image; set high behavioral standards and manage inappropriate behavior in accordance with school policy.
Participate in continuous professional development.
Perform other related duties as assigned.