Middle School Religion Teacher 6th - 8th Grade - St. Helen Catholic School

St. Helen Catholic School, located in Vero Beach, FL, is seeking a passionate and faith-filled Middle School Religion Teacher for the 2025–2026 school year. The ideal candidate will nurture students’ spiritual and moral development while delivering meaningful instruction grounded in Catholic teachings. This teacher will help guide students to grow in their understanding of the Catholic faith, prepare for the Sacraments, and live out Gospel values in their daily lives.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• To give witness and example of Catholic values.
• To interpret and model the school philosophy by contributing to the growth of a faith community.
• To attend daily Mass with their homeroom class.
• To possess adequate knowledge of subject matter, use best teaching practices with the integration of technology as an instructional tool.
• To undertake various assignments of limited duration with duties that may include all aspects of classroom teaching.
• To create a classroom environment conducive to learning and motivate students to want to learn by varying the use of teaching strategies and instructional tools.
• To maintain discipline and classroom control.
• To make provisions for learning differences with individual student support plans and a multi-tier approach to instruction.
• Provide for constant supervision of students while in your care.
• To establish a positive rapport with faculty members, administration, parents, and students.
• To take attendance each period and submit to the office.
• Create lesson plans, assessments, assignments, projects according to grade level and meeting Diocesan standards.
• Provide dynamic, engaging instruction in religion for students in grades 6–8, incorporating Scripture, Church teachings, liturgical seasons, and Catholic traditions
• Prepare students for meaningful participation in school Masses, prayer services, and other liturgical events
• Collaborate with the parish clergy and school staff to integrate faith across the curriculum and school culture
• Encourage and model a life of prayer, service, and discipleship
• Plan and lead prayer daily with students
• Create a classroom environment that fosters respect, inclusion, and Catholic identity
• Utilize a variety of teaching strategies and digital tools to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Communicate regularly with parents to support students' faith formation and academic progress
• Maintain accurate and timely student records in the school’s student information system
• Attend and contribute to faculty meetings, retreats, and professional development
• Attend parent/teacher conferences as scheduled by the school
• Support and participate in school-wide events and activities
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in theology or a related field
• Florida Department of Education Certification (or ability to obtain)
• Catechist certification through the Diocese (or willingness to complete within the first year)
• Prior teaching experience in a Catholic school preferred
• Proficient in technology / Use of educational programs and devices
• Excellent and professional interpersonal skills.
• Honor confidentiality and code of conduct agreement
• Ability to work effectively with peers
• Ability to make sound educational decisions
• Strong organizational skills
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Serve as a homeroom teacher
• Report to assigned morning/afternoon duty, providing careful supervision of students while on duty
• Assist with planning and coordination of retreats and service projects
• Collaborate with campus ministry and administration on faith-based initiatives
  
  

To Apply

Download and complete the Teacher Application and submit it along with your cover letter, resume, and list of references to:

Deborah Irish, Principal

St. Helen Catholic School

Email: principal@sthelenschoolvero.org