St. Joseph Catholic School is a diocesan school in the Catholic School System, Diocese of St. Petersburg. school is seeking a Full Time Fifth Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year, with a start date of August 1, 2026. St. Joseph Catholic School is a beacon of Catholic education in West Tampa, providing a faith-filled education to lead students to their goals of College and Heaven by doing the right thing at the right time for the love of God. Currently, the school enrolls 280 students in grades PK through eighth grade.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must demonstrate an unwavering commitment to providing a Catholic education of the highest quality, ensuring that St. Joseph students continue to be on the path to College and Heaven. In addition, the candidate must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to lead the school into the future. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is helpful in this position. The candidate will report to the school principal.

Each candidate must:

• Possess (or be eligible to receive) a State of Florida teaching certificate, including required coursework in Elementary Education;
• Have three years of experience teaching
• Pass Level II Fingerprinting and complete Safe Environment training and all necessary training per DOSP requirements

Responsibilities

The teacher will work with with the school principal, administrative team, school office, parents, and students to:

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction

• Develop standard-based lesson plans

• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic needs of students

• Establish and maintain a structured, positive learning environment

• Communicate effectively with students and families regarding progress

• Attend faculty meetings, professional development, and school events

• Keep accurate records of attendance, grades, and student progress

• Support school-wide initiatives and community events