Careers at Royal Palm Academy
Royal Palm Academy is a joyful, vibrant, independent, family-oriented Catholic Pre-k through 8th-grade school in beautiful Naples, Florida. We are always seeking extraordinary teachers & staff to join our team. We are proud to offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits for candidates wishing to join our highly qualified faculty and staff.
Required Qualifications for Teachers
- An undergraduate degree (post-graduate degree preferred) or equivalent certification in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, or Teaching and Education related program.
- For those who have shifted from a career outside of education or without an education degree or career switcher program, they must possess a minimum of 2 years of classroom teaching experience at the K-6 grade level.
Applying for a Position at Royal Palm Academy
Thank you for your interest in joining the staff at Royal Palm Academy. To apply, please submit a Cover Letter and Resume/CV as two electronic documents in Adobe PDF format to Michael Bussman, Head of School, at mbussman@royalpalmacademy.org. No phone calls, please. For strongest consideration, please include in your email a statement of your background of education and experience that makes you a strong candidate ready to make an immediate and positive impact on our growing school and our students.
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How to Apply: Thank you for your interest in joining the team at Royal Palm Academy. To apply, please submit a Resume/CV as an electronic documents in Adobe PDF format to Michael Bussman, Head of School, at mbussman@royalpalmacademy.org. For the strongest consideration, include in your email a statement of your background in education and relevant experience that makes you an ideal candidate ready to make an immediate and positive impact on our growing school and our students. No phone calls, please.
Open Job Positions
- Middle School Science and Math Teacher (Opening for 2023-2024)
- 5th Grade Teacher (Opening for 2023-2024)
- 4th Grade Teacher (Opening for 2023-2024)
- 3rd Grade Teacher (Opening for 2023-2024)
- Part-time Library Media Specialist (Opening for 2023-2024)
- Development Assistant (Opening for 2023-2024)
- General Applications for K-5 Classroom Teachers (Ongoing)
- After School Teacher Assistant (Ongoing)
- Substitute Teachers (Ongoing)
Middle School Science and Math Teacher (Opening for 2023-2024)
Royal Palm Academy is a joyful, vibrant, independent, and family-oriented Catholic PK-8 school located in beautiful Naples, Florida.
Royal Palm Academy has an opening for a part-time Middle School Science Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. This position may be combined with additional Math/Science teaching responsibilities to form a full-time position for the right candidate.
THE POSITION: Part-time Middle School Science Teacher (Full-time position available for a math/science teacher candidate)
COMPENSATION: Very competitive salary and benefits
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (MUST POSSESS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING):
- An undergraduate degree or equivalent certification in Education, Science, Math, or related program.
- For those without an education degree or certification, must possess a minimum of 2 years of classroom teaching experience at the Middle School or High School level.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILTIES INCLUDE:
- Passionate about teaching Middle School age students, and bring an energetic, joyful vibrancy to the classroom experience for our students.
- Must display an enthusiastic support of our school mission: "Royal Palm Academy partners with families to provide an education of rich academics with Catholic formation. We teach the mind, educate the heart, and form the character of tomorrow's leaders."
- Teach and act in accordance with doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Know, teach, and act consistently in accordance with the mission, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Royal Palm Academy.
- Provide age-appropriate extended or enrichment opportunities.
- Communicate regularly with parents or guardians, colleagues, deans, and head of school.
- Possess a strong classroom management skillset.
- Plan and execute dynamic lessons aligned with our school's curriculum, differentiated to meet the needs of our diverse student population, and using a variety of instructional strategies that are academically rigorous and highly engaging.
- Evaluate academic and social development of each student through a variety of formative and summative assessments.
- Proficient with technology, including with Microsoft Office and student information systems. Use our SIS to maintain accurate and current records of student progress and reports.
- Professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Provide excellent and responsive customer service to our parents and guardians.
- Reliable, flexible, organized, hard-working, patient, excellent communication skills, and outstanding with children.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Practicing Catholic in good standing and able to teach Catholic theology.
- Previous experience in a Catholic school setting is a plus but not a hiring pre-requisite.
- Prior experience teaching in Grades 6-12, or experience student teaching (not a hiring pre-requisite).
PHYSICAL AND OTHER DEMANDS INCLUDE:
- Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading.
- This position is required to closely monitor students in a variety of locations, inside and outside, including athletic fields and areas with noise and activity.
- Required to maintain composure and to communicate appropriately in words and actions with students, parents, and fellow teachers.
TO APPLY:
To apply, please submit a Resume/CV as an electronic document in Adobe PDF format to Michael Bussman, Head of School, at mbussman@royalpalmacademy.org. A cover letter or email describing your interest in joining RPA is optional.
ABOUT ROYAL PALM ACADEMY
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.
5th Grade Teacher (Opening for 2023-2024)
Royal Palm Academy is a joyful, vibrant, independent, and family-oriented Catholic PK-8 school located in beautiful Naples, Florida.
Royal Palm Academy is growing! Due to a recent internal promotion by one of our 5th grade teachers, we are pleased to announce that we have an opening for a full-time 5th Grade Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. This is a full-time, permanent, salaried position. Royal Palm Academy offers competitive salary and benefits for candidates to join our highly qualified faculty and staff. Applications are being accepted immediately and interviews will be scheduled for competitive candidates on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
THE POSITION: Full-time Grade 5 Teacher
COMPENSATION: Very competitive salary and benefits for highly qualified teachers
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (MUST POSSESS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING):
- An undergraduate degree or equivalent certification in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, or Teaching and Education related program.
- For those without an education degree or certification, must possess a minimum of 2 years of classroom teaching experience at the K-8 level.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILTIES INCLUDE:
- Passionate about teaching elementary school aged students, and bring an energetic, joyful vibrancy to the classroom experience for our students.
- Must display an enthusiastic support of our school mission: "Royal Palm Academy partners with families to provide an education of rich academics with Catholic formation. We teach the mind, educate the heart, and form the character of tomorrow's leaders."
- Teach and act in accordance with doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Know, teach, and act consistently in accordance with the mission, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Royal Palm Academy.
- Provide age-appropriate extended or enrichment opportunities.
- Communicate regularly with parents or guardians, colleagues, deans, and head of school.
- Possess a strong classroom management skillset.
- Plan and execute dynamic lessons aligned with our school's curriculum, differentiated to meet the needs of our diverse student population, and using a variety of instructional strategies that are academically rigorous and highly engaging.
- Evaluate academic and social development of each student through a variety of formative and summative assessments.
- Proficient with technology, including with Microsoft Office and student information systems. Use our SIS to maintain accurate and current records of student progress and reports.
- Professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Provide excellent and responsive customer service to our parents and guardians.
- Reliable, flexible, organized, hard-working, patient, excellent communication skills, and outstanding with children.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Practicing Catholic in good standing and able to teach Catholic theology.
- Previous experience in a Catholic PK-8 school setting is a plus but not a hiring pre-requisite.
- Prior experience teaching in Grade 3-5, or experience student teaching.
PHYSICAL AND OTHER DEMANDS INCLUDE:
- Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading.
- This position is required to closely monitor students in a variety of locations, inside and outside, including athletic fields and areas with noise and activity.
- Required to maintain composure and to communicate appropriately in words and actions with students, parents, and fellow teachers.
TO APPLY:
To apply, please submit a Resume/CV as an electronic document in Adobe PDF format to Michael Bussman, Head of School, at mbussman@royalpalmacademy.org. A cover letter or email describing your interest in joining RPA is optional.
ABOUT ROYAL PALM ACADEMY
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.
4th Grade Teacher (Opening for 2023-2024)
Royal Palm Academy is a joyful, vibrant, independent, and family-oriented Catholic PK-8 school located in beautiful Naples, Florida.
Royal Palm Academy is growing! Due to a recent internal promotion by one of our 4th grade teachers, we are pleased to announce that we have an opening for a full-time 4th Grade Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. This is a full-time, permanent, salaried position. Royal Palm Academy offers competitive salary and benefits for candidates to join our highly qualified faculty and staff. Applications are being accepted immediately and interviews will be scheduled for competitive candidates on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
THE POSITION: Full-time Grade 4 Teacher
COMPENSATION: Very competitive salary and benefits for highly qualified teachers
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (MUST POSSESS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING):
- An undergraduate degree or equivalent certification in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, or Teaching and Education related program.
- For those without an education degree or certification, must possess a minimum of 2 years of classroom teaching experience at the K-8 level.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILTIES INCLUDE:
- Passionate about teaching elementary school aged students, and bring an energetic, joyful vibrancy to the classroom experience for our students.
- Must display an enthusiastic support of our school mission: "Royal Palm Academy partners with families to provide an education of rich academics with Catholic formation. We teach the mind, educate the heart, and form the character of tomorrow's leaders."
- Teach and act in accordance with doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Know, teach, and act consistently in accordance with the mission, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Royal Palm Academy.
- Provide age-appropriate extended or enrichment opportunities.
- Communicate regularly with parents or guardians, colleagues, deans, and head of school.
- Possess a strong classroom management skillset.
- Plan and execute dynamic lessons aligned with our school's curriculum, differentiated to meet the needs of our diverse student population, and using a variety of instructional strategies that are academically rigorous and highly engaging.
- Evaluate academic and social development of each student through a variety of formative and summative assessments.
- Proficient with technology, including with Microsoft Office and student information systems. Use our SIS to maintain accurate and current records of student progress and reports.
- Professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Provide excellent and responsive customer service to our parents and guardians.
- Reliable, flexible, organized, hard-working, patient, excellent communication skills, and outstanding with children.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Practicing Catholic in good standing and able to teach Catholic theology.
- Previous experience in a Catholic PK-8 school setting is a plus but not a hiring pre-requisite.
- Prior experience teaching in Grade 3-5, or experience student teaching.
PHYSICAL AND OTHER DEMANDS INCLUDE:
- Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading.
- This position is required to closely monitor students in a variety of locations, inside and outside, including athletic fields and areas with noise and activity.
- Required to maintain composure and to communicate appropriately in words and actions with students, parents, and fellow teachers.
TO APPLY:
To apply, please submit a Resume/CV as an electronic document in Adobe PDF format to Michael Bussman, Head of School, at mbussman@royalpalmacademy.org. A cover letter or email describing your interest in joining RPA is optional.
ABOUT ROYAL PALM ACADEMY
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.
3rd Grade Teacher (Opening for 2023-2024)
Royal Palm Academy is a joyful, vibrant, independent, and family-oriented Catholic PK-8 school located in beautiful Naples, Florida.
Royal Palm Academy is growing has an opening for a full-time 3rd Grade Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. This is a full-time, permanent, salaried position. Royal Palm Academy offers competitive salary and benefits for candidates to join our highly qualified faculty and staff. Applications are being accepted immediately and interviews will be scheduled for competitive candidates on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
THE POSITION: Full-time Grade 3 Teacher
COMPENSATION: Very competitive salary and benefits for highly qualified teachers
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (MUST POSSESS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING):
- An undergraduate degree or equivalent certification in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, or Teaching and Education related program.
- For those without an education degree or certification, must possess a minimum of 2 years of classroom teaching experience at the K-8 level.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILTIES INCLUDE:
- Passionate about teaching elementary school aged students, and bring an energetic, joyful vibrancy to the classroom experience for our students.
- Must display an enthusiastic support of our school mission: "Royal Palm Academy partners with families to provide an education of rich academics with Catholic formation. We teach the mind, educate the heart, and form the character of tomorrow's leaders."
- Teach and act in accordance with doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Know, teach, and act consistently in accordance with the mission, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Royal Palm Academy.
- Provide age-appropriate extended or enrichment opportunities.
- Communicate regularly with parents or guardians, colleagues, deans, and head of school.
- Possess a strong classroom management skillset.
- Plan and execute dynamic lessons aligned with our school's curriculum, differentiated to meet the needs of our diverse student population, and using a variety of instructional strategies that are academically rigorous and highly engaging.
- Evaluate academic and social development of each student through a variety of formative and summative assessments.
- Proficient with technology, including with Microsoft Office and student information systems. Use our SIS to maintain accurate and current records of student progress and reports.
- Professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Provide excellent and responsive customer service to our parents and guardians.
- Reliable, flexible, organized, hard-working, patient, excellent communication skills, and outstanding with children.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Practicing Catholic in good standing and able to teach Catholic theology.
- Previous experience in a Catholic PK-8 school setting is a plus but not a hiring pre-requisite.
- Prior experience teaching in Grades K-5, or experience student teaching.
PHYSICAL AND OTHER DEMANDS INCLUDE:
- Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading.
- This position is required to closely monitor students in a variety of locations, inside and outside, including athletic fields and areas with noise and activity.
- Required to maintain composure and to communicate appropriately in words and actions with students, parents, and fellow teachers.
TO APPLY:
To apply, please submit a Resume/CV as an electronic document in Adobe PDF format to Michael Bussman, Head of School, at mbussman@royalpalmacademy.org. A cover letter or email describing your interest in joining RPA is optional.
ABOUT ROYAL PALM ACADEMY
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.
Part-time Library Media Specialist (Opening for 2023-2024)
Royal Palm Academy is a joyful, vibrant, independent and family-oriented Catholic PK-8 school located in beautiful Naples, Florida.
Royal Palm Academy has an opening for a part-time Library Media Specialist for the 2023-2024 school year. Our Library Media Specialist position is a part-time, permanent, salaried position. Royal Palm Academy offers competitive salary and benefits for candidates to join our highly qualified faculty and staff.
POSITION: Part-time Library Media Specialist (Full-time position may be possible with the addition of other responsibilities)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- An undergraduate degree (post-graduate degree preferred) in Education, Library Science, or related program.
- Passionate about teaching elementary school aged students, and bring an energetic, joyful vibrancy to the classroom experience for our students.
- Must display an enthusiastic support of our school mission: "Royal Palm Academy partners with families to provide an education of rich academics with Catholic formation. We teach the mind, educate the heart, and form the character of tomorrow's leaders."
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Empowers all students to become enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
- Collaborates and co-teaches with classroom educators to provide inquiry-based learning experiences consistent with Information Literacy Standards.
- Evaluates, introduces, and models emerging technologies for the learning community and uses technology tools to supplement school resources and curriculum.
- Builds and maintains the library’s collection consistent with the school's mission and Catholic identity.
- Manages the budget, physical, and virtual spaces of the library.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
- A graduate degree earned at a college or university whose program is recognized by appropriate bodies such as the American Association of Libraries (ALA) and the American Association of School Libraries (AASL).
- Prior experience as a Library Media Specialist in a K-8 setting
PHYSICAL AND OTHER DEMANDS INCLUDE:
- Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading
- This position is required to closely monitor students in a variety of locations, inside and outside, including athletic fields and areas with noise and activity
- Required to maintain composure and to communicate appropriately in words and actions with students, parents, and fellow teachers
TO APPLY:
To apply, please submit a Resume/CV as an electronic document in Adobe PDF format to Michael Bussman, Head of School. A cover letter or email describing your interest in joining RPA is optional.
INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM IN ANOTHER ROLE?
Royal Palm Academy is always looking for talented and motivated education professionals to join our team. Please see our Employment Opportunities on our website at www.RoyalPalmAcademy.org.
ABOUT ROYAL PALM ACADEMY
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.
Development Assistant (Opening for 2023-2024)
Royal Palm Academy is a joyful, vibrant, independent, and family-oriented Catholic Pre-K to 8th Grade school located in beautiful Naples, Florida.
THE POSITION: Full-time Development Assistant
START DATE: This position is a permanent, full-time, 12-month administrative position. Start date for the right candidate is flexible; preferred start date it June 1 or July 1.
COMPENSATION: Competitive salary based on experience, background, and qualifications. Hiring range is expected to be $40,000-$50,000 annually with generous full-time benefits.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of an undergraduate degree (post-graduate degree preferred) in a related field
- Must be willing to enthusiastically support our school mission: "Royal Palm Academy partners with families to provide an education of rich academics with Catholic formation. We teach the mind, educate the heart, and form the character of tomorrow's leaders."
- Experience in one or more of the following fields: Catholic or private education, non-profit fundraising, event planning, marketing, or communications
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- This position reports to the Director of Advancement
- Provide support in the areas of Communications, Fundraising, Alumni Engagement, Advancement Events
- Provide direct administrative support to the Head of School and Director of Advancement in the areas of donor identification, solicitation, follow-up, acknowledgement, and recognition.
- Provide support in the achievement of our overall stewardship and donor philanthropy goals.
- Capable of planning, and executing events in support of fundraising, recruitment, alumni, parents, and families, with minimal oversight
- Capable of drafting high-quality written communications for the Head of School and Director of Advancement
- Provide support to our advancement team maintain a robust and accurate donor database.
- Oversee gift processing, donor acknowledgement, and work with the Director of Advancement to establish guidelines for stewardship of high level donors and donor circles
- Is punctual in attendance, reliable in performance of duties, and dresses professionally
- Help to build a robust Alumni engagement program from the ground up: Alumni events, planning, execution, identification, communications, data collection, etc.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, organize, and conduct multiple projects concurrently
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Cheerful demeanor and have a sense of humor
- Ability to conduct tasks while always looking for ways to improve processes
- Eager to embrace current and new projects with a can-do attitude
- Basic Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) experience required
- Willingness to assist other members of the Advancement Team for large, time-sensitive projects/events
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
- Practicing Catholic in good standing is strongly preferred but not a hiring prerequisite
- Candidates with strong written and verbal communication skills are preferred
- Candidates with a marketing background are preferred (but not a hiring prerequisite)
- Candidates with some proficiency in social media engagement are preferred (but not a hiring prerequisite)
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND EMOTIONAL DEMANDS INCLUDE:
- Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading
- This position is required to set up for events, assist during events, and help break down events.
- The ability to lift, carry, move, up to 25 pounds; ability to assist during events.
- Must be able to make quick decisions.
- Must be calm in stressful situations.
- Must be able to multitask and prioritize tasks.
- Must work well independently as well as part of a team.
- Must possess a very high level of attention to detail
- Must be flexible and work occasional evenings and weekends
- Must be able to handle prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
APPLICATION PROCESS:
To apply, please submit a Resume/CV as an electronic document in Adobe PDF format to Michael Bussman, Head of School, at mbussman@royalpalmacademy.org. Qualified candidates will be asked to complete a 12-minute online assessment as part of our interview screening process. The strongest candidates will demonstrate in their email or cover letter some familiarity with Royal Palm Academy. No phone calls please.
SCHOOL MISSION: The Mission of Royal Palm Academy is to partner with families to provide an education of rich academics with Catholic formation. We teach the mind, educate the heart, and form the character of tomorrow's leaders.
SCHOOL MOTTO: Semper Altius (Always Higher)
General Applications for K-5 Classroom Teachers (Ongoing)
Royal Palm Academy is always accepting applications from vibrant, joyful, Catholic teacher candidates who are interested in joining our beautiful growing school. Applications will be considered as positions become available.
COMPENSATION: Very competitive salary and benefits for highly qualified teachers
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR TEACHERS:
- An undergraduate degree (post-graduate degree preferred) or equivalent certification in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, or Teaching and Education related program.
- For those who have shifted from a career outside of education or without an education degree or career switcher program, must possess a minimum of 2 years of classroom teaching experience at the K-5 grade level.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILTIES INCLUDE:
- Teach and act in accordance with doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Faculty members are required to fully participate in the Catholic Life of our school, including attending Mass, Prayers, Spiritual Retreats, and other Catholic faith activities.
- Must display an enthusiastic support of our school mission: "Royal Palm Academy partners with families to provide an education of rich academics with Catholic formation. We teach the mind, educate the heart, and form the character of tomorrow's leaders."
- Know, teach, and act consistently in accordance with the mission, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Royal Palm Academy.
- Must possess a strong classroom management.
- Must plan and execute dynamic lessons aligned with our school's curriculum, differentiated to meet the needs of our diverse student population, and using a variety of instructional strategies that are academically rigorous and highly engaging.
- Evaluate academic and social development of each student through a variety of formative and summative assessments.
- Proficient with technology, including with Microsoft Office and student information systems. Use our SIS to maintain accurate and current records of student progress and reports.
- Professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Provide excellent and responsive customer service to our parents.
- Reliable, flexible, organized, hard-working, patient, excellent communication skills, and outstanding with children.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
- Florida state teaching licensure/certificate is preferred but not a hiring prerequisite.
- Experience with Guided Reading, Orton-Gillingham instructional methods, and Writer's Workshop preferred but training is available.
- Practicing Catholic in good standing is strongly preferred but not a hiring prerequisite.
PHYSICAL AND OTHER DEMANDS INCLUDE:
- Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading
- This position is required to closely monitor students in a variety of locations, inside and outside, including athletic fields and areas with noise and activity
- Required to maintain composure and to communicate appropriately in words and actions with students, parents, and fellow teachers
TO APPLY:
To apply, please submit a Resume/CV as an electronic document in Adobe PDF format to Michael Bussman, Head of School, at mbussman@royalpalmacademy.org. No phone calls please.
After School Teacher Assistant (Ongoing)
COMPENSATION:
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After School Teacher Assistants are paid $20-$24 per hour, depending on experience, and generally work 10 hours per week. There are some weeks when the number of hours will be higher due to a school half-day.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous experience in a Catholic PK-8 school setting.
- Passionate about teaching elementary school aged students, and bring an energetic, joyful vibrancy to the classroom experience for our students.
- Must display an enthusiastic support of our school mission: "Royal Palm Academy partners with families to provide an education of rich academics with Catholic formation. We teach the mind, educate the heart, and form the character of tomorrow's leaders."
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Act consistently in accordance with the mission, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Royal Palm Academy.
- Must possess a strong classroom management skillset for students in grades K-8.
- Excellent ability to supervise children and keep them safe indoors and outdoors on playground equipment.
- Provide excellent and responsive customer service to our parents.
- Reliable, flexible, organized, hard-working, patient, excellent communication skills, and outstanding with children.
TO APPLY:
To apply, please submit a Resume/CV as an electronic document in Adobe PDF format to Michael Bussman, Head of School, at mbussman@royalpalmacademy.org. No phone calls please.
ABOUT ROYAL PALM ACADEMY
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.
Substitute Teachers (Ongoing)
Royal Palm Academy is always accepting applications for Substitute Teachers .
COMPENSATION:
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Substitute teachers are paid $18.50/hour up to $148/day.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous experience in a Catholic PK-8 school setting.
- Passionate about teaching elementary school aged students, and bring an energetic, joyful vibrancy to the classroom experience for our students.
- Must display an enthusiastic support of our school mission: "Royal Palm Academy partners with families to provide an education of rich academics with Catholic formation. We teach the mind, educate the heart, and form the character of tomorrow's leaders."
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Know, teach, and act consistently in accordance with the mission, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Royal Palm Academy.
- Must possess a strong classroom management skillset for students in grades K-8.
- Must be prepared to execute dynamic lessons aligned with our school's curriculum, differentiated to meet the needs of our diverse student population, and using a variety of instructional strategies that are academically rigorous and highly engaging.
- Proficient with technology, including with Microsoft Office and student information systems.
- Professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Provide excellent and responsive customer service to our parents.
- Reliable, flexible, organized, hard-working, patient, excellent communication skills, and outstanding with children.
TO APPLY:
To apply, please submit a Resume/CV as an electronic document in Adobe PDF format to Michael Bussman, Head of School, at mbussman@royalpalmacademy.org. No phone calls please.
Why Naples?
- Top 12 Best Places to Live (US News & World Report)
- #1 in Safest Places to Live
- #2 in Best Places to Live
- #4 in Best Places to Live for Quality of Life
- Daytrip Access to Tampa, Miami, and Orlando
- Home to miles of pristine beaches on the Gulf of Mexico
- Abundance of wildlife and nature preserves
- “Golf Capital of the World” with over 90 golf courses
Non-Discrimination Statement
Royal Palm Academy is an equal-opportunity employer. The school encourages, seeks, and will employ applicants the school deems qualified for the position sought, regardless of age, ethnic background, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, or physical ability, with reasonable accommodation to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. However, as a Catholic school, Royal Palm Academy reserves the right to use religion as a hiring criterion for selected positions, as permitted by law.