Diocese of Venice in Florida
Location
Fort Myers, Florida
The teacher will develop and administer grade-level curriculum while fostering a safe, inclusive classroom environment conducive to student learning. They are also responsible for assessing student progress, communicating with parents, and participating in school committees and extracurricular activities.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Catholic Theology or a related field and possess a valid Catechist Certification. Strong knowledge of educational pedagogy, excellent communication skills, and the ability to pass a Level 2 background check are required.
Title: High School Theology Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)
Reports to: Principal
Location: Bishop Verot High School | Sarasota, FL
Bishop Verot Catholic High 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.
State of Florida law requires fingerprinting and clearance through the Florida DOE Background Screening Clearinghouse for all school-based positions.
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Market context
Florida schools regularly seek classroom teachers, especially candidates who can lead instruction, plan lessons, and meet state certification and screening requirements. Competition often centers on classroom experience, subject fit, and readiness to complete Florida’s background check and education requirements. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credentials and prepare examples of lesson planning and classroom management before applying.
Salary benchmark
$40,030 avg / yr
Typical range: $31,304–$47,500 based on 300 active listings in Florida
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