What are the responsibilities and job description for the VPK Teacher position at St. Francis Xavier School?
Title: VPK Teacher, Full-time (2025-2026 School Year)
Reports to: Principal
Location: St. Francis Xavier School | Fort Myers, FL
Overview
St. Francis Xavier School, within the Diocese of Venice in Florida, Inc. works diligently to support and strengthen the Catholic Church and its value system. By word and example teachers support all of the official religious teachings of the Catholic Church throughout their personal and professional lives.
Our teachers embrace the purpose of teaching and witness the tenets of the Catholic Faith, instill a sense of Christ's mission, charity and service to others; draw the school community into worship and to build, support and maintain a Catholic culture throughout the School and create a vibrant Catholic culture within the classroom, emphasized through words, deeds, manner of dress and actions.
Job Responsibilities
- Develops and administers school grade-level curriculum consistent with Diocesan goals and objectives
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small-group instruction
- Develops detailed lesson plans and related instructional materials
- Translates lesson plans into learning experiences; differentiates instruction based on student learning style and needs
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning
- Continues professional knowledge of developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops and professional meetings
- Encourages parental involvement in student education and ensures effective communication to students and parents
- Administers standardized tests in accordance with Diocesan assessment programs
- Actively participates in faculty meetings and committees
- Participates in activities outside of the classroom involving students
- Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent, bachelor's degree preferred.
- DCF certified, required.
- Complete at least 6 semester hours of college credit every 5 years
- Complete a Florida Department of Education's online application system, along with fingerprints and any other necessary information.
- Strong understanding and knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy
- Excellent communications skills both written and oral
- Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
- Proficiency with computer network systems and software programs
