What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Teacher - Primary Grades position at St Thomas Aquinas School?
Description
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is seeking an Elementary Florida Certified teacher for the 2026-2027 Academic school year. Applicants must hold or be eligible for a valid Florida Educators certification, be self-motivated and energetic. ESE & ESOL certified a plus. STACS is seeking applicants with knowledge of State Standards, technology integration, and standard-based instruction. Experience in evaluating, documenting, and communicating individual student growth, differentiation strategies, classroom management and willingness to participate in professional development opportunities, a plus. Applicants must be comfortable in a Catholic faith-based setting with a dedication to the St. Thomas' mission.
Requirements
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Works with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on lesson plans for students.
- Diagnoses and analyzes for the purpose of providing appropriate instruction.
- Utilizes a variety of instructional techniques to meet the individual needs of students.
- Assesses student progress in accordance with the approved procedures of the Diocese of Orlando;
- Utilizes classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate.
- Participates in the Diocese of Orlando Diocesan Catechist Certification Program and in the school-sponsored professional development programs.
- Cooperates with the principal and staff members in school-related meetings, activities and projects.
- Maintains accurate student academic records and attendance records.
- Maintains a safe, orderly and secure learning and working environment.
- Participates in the performance review based upon the implementation of the general responsibilities of a professional educator in a school.
- Maintains confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students, and general school matters.
- Maintains professional relationship between school and parents.
- Maintains contact with parents through parent-teacher conferences, telephone, or written communications.
- Encourages parental involvement through school activities, connecting home and school.
- Maintains all records as required, including but not limited to grade books, attendance records and student progress reports.
- Assists in the protection of student and school property.
- Keeps up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Diocese Catholic Schools.
- Monitors students in a testing environment.
- Maintains timely and accurate information relevant to their job responsibilities.
- Performs all tasks in accordance with Diocesan Catholic Schools policies.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.
Requirements
The successful candidate will possess the following:
- Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from an Accredited College or University;
- Current Florida Teaching Certificate;
- Teaching experience preferred;
- Previous experience in a Catholic school setting is preferred.