Saint Francis Catholic Academy is happy to welcome candidates seeking an opportunity to become an active member of our diverse campus. Founded in 2004, we are a coeducational, college preparatory high school in Gainesville, Florida. Our campus is a unique combination of students from three major partner schools (St. Patrick’s, Queen of Peace, and Epiphany) plus additional public and private schools from 9 counties in our surrounding area. We believe that learning is much more than knowledge gained in the classroom, and many of our instructors serve as club/organization advisors, mentors and coaches. If you are interested in becoming a valued member of our team, we invite you to read more.
Benefits of Employment at Saint Francis Catholic Academy
- Beautiful campus located on 63 acres
- Over 68% of instructional faculty hold a Master’s degree or higher
- Cognia and Eas-Ed accreditation
- Newsweek Top 5,000 STEM School
- Family-oriented community in a safe, nurturing atmosphere
- Competitive salaries, wages, and benefits
- Tuition remission available for full-time faculty and staff
- Professional development and continuing education support
All candidates must complete an application for employment and be willing to submit to a background check and take Protecting God’s Children prior to beginning work.
Openings for the 2024-2025 School Year
Saint Francis Catholic Academy, Gainesville’s only Catholic high school, is accepting applications for the following positions for the 2024-2025 school year:
Administration Positions:
- School Counselor
This is a full-time position as a School Counselor. Under the direction of the School Principal the School Counselor is responsible for providing supporting counseling individually and within a group setting to students. Candidates should have a Master’s degree and a current and valid state guidance counselor certificate from the Florida Department of Education or a current and valid Florida state license as Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Prospective employees must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and obtain Protecting God’s Children endorsement. Interested individuals should submit an application at Diocese of St. Augustine Careers.
Teaching Positions 2024-2025:
- Latin Teacher
This is a full-time position as a High School Latin teacher. All individuals should hold a State of Florida teaching certificate in the subject area. Prospective employees must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and obtain Protecting God’s Children endorsement. Interested applicants should submit an application at Diocese of St. Augustine Careers. - American Sign Language Teacher
This is a full-time position as a High School American Sign Language teacher. All individuals should hold a State of Florida teaching certificate in the subject area. Prospective employees must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and obtain Protecting God’s Children endorsement. Interested applicants should submit an application at Diocese of St. Augustine Careers. - Substitute Teachers
This is a part-time position as a substitute teacher. All individuals should hold, or should one time have held, a State of Florida teaching certificate. Prospective employees must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and obtain Protecting God’s Children endorsement. Interested applicants should submit an application at Diocese of St. Augustine Careers.
Coaching Positions
- Seasonal Athletic Coaches
This is a part-time position coaching or assisting with a varsity/JV sport. Prospective employees must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and obtain Protecting God’s Children endorsement. Interested applicants should submit an application here.
Applications will be considered as they are received.
Interested in working for Saint Francis Catholic Academy, but a position in your discipline is not listed?
Please send your resume and cover letter (indicating why you are interested in working at Saint Francis) to Debbie Couch, Assistant to the Principal, at dcouch@sfcawolves.org. If a position becomes available, we may be in contact.
Ethics Expectation
Harassment and Discrimination
Saint Francis Catholic Academy is committed to providing an environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. In keeping with this commitment, the school will not tolerate harassment or discrimination on the basis of a person’s protected status, such as gender, color, race, ancestry, national origin, age, physical disability, mental condition, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status. All employees, faculty members and students are protected under this policy. In addition, this policy applies to all conduct occurring on school grounds, at assignments outside the school, or at school-sponsored events. All students are responsible for helping to assure that any harassment or discrimination is reported. If a student witnesses or learns of any conduct that violates this policy, the student must immediately report the incident to his/her principal. If, however, the principal is the individual who is believed to have engaged in the inappropriate conduct, the student should notify the Superintendent of Schools of the Diocese of St. Augustine. If an investigation reveals that inappropriate conduct has occurred, the school will take corrective action based on the circumstances.
Open Admission Policy
Saint Francis Catholic Academy has an open admission policy. No person, on the grounds of race, color, gender, disability or national origin, is excluded or otherwise subjected to discrimination in the receiving of services. Nor does the school discriminate in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment on the basis of race, color, disability, age, gender, or national origin.
Reporting Abuse
The Diocese of St. Augustine treats all allegations of sexual abuse seriously and deals with them in a prompt, confidential and thorough manner. Keep in mind:
- Every person has the right to be treated with the dignity befitting a child of God.
- Every person has the right to have appropriate boundaries respected.
- Every person has the right to challenge any comment or behavior that is perceived to be sexually oriented.
Individuals who have been sexually abused by clergy, religious, seminarians or other church personnel, should contact their local police department or the
Florida Department of Children and Families
1-800-96Abuse (2873).
Or contact the Victim Assistance Coordinator for the Diocese of St. Augustine:
Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator
Tina Nugent
Abuse Hotline: (904) 208-6979
1-800-775-4659, ext. 297
inquiries@dosafl.com
Report allegations or suspicion of misconduct by an instructional personnel member to your school administrator, Jason Acosta, or to the Superintendent of Schools of the Diocese of St. Augustine, Deacon Scott Conway.
For more information on identifying and reporting profession misconduct, please visit the Florida Department of Education Professional Practices or the Diocese of St. Augustine, Office of the Superintendent.