5th Grade Teacher

Job Description

Job Posting: 5th Grade Teacher
Start Date: August 2025
School Year: 2025-2026
Hiring Range: $50,000 to $60,000 annually

About Us:
Royal Palm Academy is a joyful, vibrant, independent, and family-oriented Catholic PK-8 school located in beautiful Naples, Florida. Committed to academic excellence and spiritual growth, we partner with families to provide a rich educational experience grounded in Catholic values.

The Opportunity:
Royal Palm Academy is seeking a full-time 5th Grade Teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year. This is a permanent, salaried position offering competitive compensation and benefits. We are looking for a passionate and experienced educator who will inspire academic success and foster moral and spiritual development in our students.

Position Overview:
As a 5th Grade Teacher at Royal Palm Academy, you will be instrumental in creating a classroom culture that encourages intellectual curiosity, personal growth, and joyful learning. Your work will help students thrive academically while forming strong moral character rooted in Catholic values.

Key Responsibilities:
- Embrace and uphold the mission, philosophy, and values of Royal Palm Academy
- Create a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment where students feel valued and supported
- Plan and deliver dynamic, standards-based lessons across core subject areas
- Integrate Catholic teachings into instruction and daily routines
- Implement effective classroom management strategies and promote positive behavior
- Differentiate instruction to meet a range of student learning needs and abilities
- Use technology to enhance instruction and maintain accurate records of student progress
- Communicate regularly with parents and collaborate with colleagues to support student learning
- Engage in school-wide activities and participate in professional development opportunities

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent certification in Elementary Education or a related field
- Minimum of 2 years of lead teaching experience at the K-5 level, or 5+ years in Catholic or independent schools
- Passion for educating elementary-aged students and commitment to Catholic education
- Excellent classroom management and instructional skills
- Proficiency with educational technology and school management systems
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; team player mindset

Preferred Qualifications:
- Practicing Catholic in good standing and able to teach Catholic theology
- Previous experience in grade 5 instruction or equivalent student teaching
- Experience with Orton-Gillingham or other multisensory reading programs (training available)

Physical and Other Demands:
- Ability to lead classroom instruction and supervise students in various environments
- Maintain professionalism and composure in a dynamic and active school setting
- Capable of managing up to 18 students and supervising outdoor activities on uneven surfaces
- Ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds
- Ability to perform CPR and emergency response procedures for children and adults
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with students, parents, and staff

To Apply:
Please submit a Resume/CV in Adobe PDF format to Michael Bussman, Head of School, at mbussman@royalpalmacademy.org. A cover letter or email expressing your interest in the 5th Grade Teacher position is optional.

About the Employer

Royal Palm Academy is an independent, Catholic, pre-kindergarten to eighth grade school in Naples, Florida. Our mission is to partner with families to provide an education of rich academics with Catholic formation. Royal Palm Academy teaches the mind, educates the heart, and forms the character of tomorrow's leaders. This mission is pursued through the development of the whole person, integral formation, which encompasses the commitment to teach, to educate, and to form our students.