Teacher - Religion; PT

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Position:Teacher
- Religion (PT), 2026-27

Location: Morning Star School
- Jacksonville, FL

Job :3613

# of Openings:1

ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ST. AUGUSTINE

MORNING STAR SCHOOL

RELIGION TEACHER - PART-TIME

FLSA:
Part-Time Exempt

Reports to:
Principal

General

Summary:

Under the direction of the school principal, is 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 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.

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church and registered member of a Catholic parish faith community is preferred (for some teaching positions this is required; consult with the school principal).
• Must possess one of the following: 1. a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Catholic college/university in Theology, Religion, Religious Studies, Theological Studies
  2. Graduation certificate from the Diocesan Lay Ministry Program or comparable program or 3. Twelve credits of graduate level theology from an accredited Catholic University in the 4 approved areas of study.
• Must be willing to complete at least 30 hours of approved professional development in the area of religious studies every three (3) years.
• Ability to respect, promote, accommodate, and not be in conflict with the mission, moral and social teachings, doctrines and laws of the Roman Catholic faith in the way one speaks, acts and instructs.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Must be able to successfully complete a criminal background check and take a Protecting God's Children class before beginning employment. For the Background Screening Clearinghouse…