Tampa, FL United States
With the announced retirement of a longstanding faculty member, St. John’s is seeking a Teacher of Grade 2 for its Lower Division (grades 1-4). This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with a start date of August 1, 2025. We are seeking a high-energy teacher with a passion for working with students at the elementary level. This person must be able to teach a developmentally appropriate and challenging curriculum. The successful candidate will also have demonstrated effectiveness with technology integration. He or she will be expected to successfully meet the following responsibilities:
- Work closely with grade-level colleagues to plan instruction and assessments.
- Attend regular faculty meetings and other school events as appropriate.
- Communicate regularly and effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
- Demonstrate effective, positive classroom management.
- Employ a variety of methodologies in teaching and instructing pupils, including but not limited to project-based learning, hands-on activities, demonstrations, and discussions.
- Facilitate daily homeroom check-ins.
- Implement the Responsive Classroom model.
- Model on a daily basis the conduct we expect of our students, and consistently exhibit the highest standards of professionalism.
- Work individually and collaboratively with colleagues to create, plan, and prepare thoughtful lesson plans as part of an instructional program that is age-appropriate and addresses individual student needs.
- Implement the curricula via daily instruction that is differentiated, and which incorporates traditional and innovative teaching pedagogies.
- Serve the principal adult presence, advisor, and caregiver for each child in the homeroom throughout the school day.
- Attend all professional gatherings and in-service meetings.
- Be available to consult with students, parents, and colleagues as part of parent conferences and as needed basis.
- Attend institutional gatherings and events as necessary or requested by the Head of School in support of the School’s mission;
- Devote time and effort to ongoing professional growth.
- Demonstrate intellectual curiosity, strong communication skills, and openness to others’ ideas; eager to extend themselves for others.
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St. John’s Episcopal School is an exceptional work environment with low employee turnover. This position provides a truly outstanding individual with the opportunity to join Tampa’s premier K(4)-8 school and truly ‘make a difference’ in the lives of children and colleagues. Qualified candidates are invited to submit a current resume, cover letter, and list of not fewer than three references to: Michael Salzer, Director of Lower Division, at msalzer@stjohnseagles.org. The position will remain open until it is filled. St. John’s Episcopal Parish Day School is an equal opportunity employer.