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Kindergarten Teacher - St. Jerome Catholic School

St. Jerome Catholic School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has an opening for a full-time Kindergarten Teacher for the upcoming 2026-27 school year, to begin in August. This teacher will be expected to plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program for kindergarten students. The Kindergarten Teacher performs all duties and responsibilities in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami. Salary is commensurate with certification and years of service.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.

Qualifications:

  • BS/BA Degree in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education.

  • Florida Department of Education Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education K-5, temporary or professional required.

  • Experience required in teaching early childhood. 

  • Excellent classroom management skills.

  • Develops and implements engaging STREAM lessons that align with the Florida State Standards.

  • Must obtain catechetical certification within three years of hire. 

  • Strong presentation skills with the use of instructional technologies.

  • Proficiency in Google, MS Outlook, Word, and Excel; PowerPoint a plus.

  • Excellent oral and written English-language communication skills, including a clear speaking voice.

  • Good spelling and grammar required.

  • Fully committed and respectful of the mission and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church, with knowledge of basic tenets of the Catholic Church; experience in the Roman Catholic environment preferred.

  • Must have a professional demeanor.

To apply: 

Send resume with cover letter to Principal Marino at school@stjfl.org

Subject line should read:

St. Jerome Catholic School Administrative Assistant.

Please note: In addition to the eligibility requirements indicated in the Archdiocese of Miami Policy "Creating and Maintaining a Safe Environment for Children and Vulnerable Adults, the selected candidate for this entity must undergo a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and be granted a determination of eligibility as a condition of employment. For more information on the Clearinghouse, please visit http://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

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