Substitute Teacher

Palmer Catholic Academy is seeking a Substitute Teacher to support the School and the Diocese of St. Augustine in their mission to evangelize, catechize, and educate youth in a Catholic School environment.

The Substitute Teacher shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic teaching both academically and behaviorally while at work and in personal life.

• Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the School by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Abide by Catholic principles in professional and private life, and govern personal and professional life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles.
• Give evidence of living Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of a personal faith journey.
• Help build the School’s faith community by participating in and helping plan School religious and service activities.
• Demonstrate effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement and achieve academic goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate competence in teaching by demonstrating current, thorough knowledge of the academic and religious curriculum.
• Develop and use effective methods of evaluation that are directly related to curriculum objectives and concepts and skills taught.
• Establish a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self-image.
• Maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• Cooperate with School and Diocesan administration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• A working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Roman Catholic Church.
• Excellent communications skills including written and oral, public speaking and presentation skills.
• Reliable, punctual and flexible.
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills.
• Be available for evening and weekend work as necessary.
• Proficiency in the use of computer technology including word processing and the use of excel and related technology.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Institution.
• Certified by the State of Florida as a Teacher preferred.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.