St. John's Episcopal Parish Day School is distinguished by 70 years of demonstrated success in preparing children for lives  of learning and service in our ever-changing society. Renowned for its Episcopal identity, a core belief in the potential  of our children and the sanctity of childhood, the school delivers an unparalleled, values-driven preparatory education. Hard work, faith, honesty, and a commitment to excellence allow our graduates to thrive in high school, college, and  beyond. 

Located in the heart of Tampa, St. John’s provides an exceptional education for 595 students in pre-kindergarten  through eighth grade. The School’s Core Values and Episcopal identity focus on inclusivity, support, respect, and the  shared values reflected in the school’s mission statement. Our students are Empowered to Lead, Inspired to Serve. A  feeling of positive energy, inclusiveness, optimism, respect, and kindness permeates our campuses. 

St. John’s is seeking an experienced, dedicated, and dynamic individual to serve as Teacher of Grades 7 and 8 Mathematics. A bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university is required in field of mathematics or mathematics education. A  master’s degree is preferred. This individual is responsible for the math instruction, curriculum development in mathematics, and extended classroom activities associated with mathematics. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

We are seeking a high-energy teacher with a passion for working with students. This person must be able to teach a developmentally appropriate and challenging curriculum. The essential  duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Provide academic subject instruction in math, ensuring that curriculum map and schedule are followed. Specific areas  of focus include Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, and Geometry. 
• Plan for class activities, including preparing units and daily lesson plans, identifying materials to implement class  activities, preparing class projects, giving students feedback on completed work to ensure mastery of presented  material, and grading of tests and assignments in a timely manner. 
• Confer with other teachers concerning cross-curricular opportunities. 
• Communicate with parents on a regular basis about schedule, assignments, events, and individual student needs. Meet  with parents during scheduled conferences during the school year. 
• Maintain grades and curriculum assessments online. 
• Attend faculty meetings with division director and curriculum meetings as needed. 
• Exhibits enthusiasm for mathematics, engineering, and STEAM. 
• Collaborates as a team player with teaching colleagues and administration. 
• Sees the school as a community. 
• Supports school by attending school sponsored events and activities. 
• Commits to ongoing professional development via workshop attendance and webinars. 
• Learns new skills and integrates technology as changing pedagogy dictates.
• Models self-disciplined and ethical behavior. 
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of School. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty exceptionally. The requirements  listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. 

PROFESSIONAL DEMEANOR AND CHARACTERISTICS  

Ability to demonstrate initiative, leadership, collaboration, and independent thinking. Must possess strong people skills  and emotional intelligence when dealing with students, parents, and colleagues, as well as a demonstrated understanding  of and investment in the School. 

St. John’s Episcopal School is an exceptional work environment with low employee turnover. This position provides a truly  outstanding individual 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, salary requirements,  and list of not fewer than three references to Dr. John Weaver, Middle Division Director, at jweaver@stjohnseagles.org. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt, 10-month position that is accompanied by a highly competitive salary and benefits package. St. John’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About St. John's Episcopal Parish Day

St. John's Episcopal School is distinguished over 70 years of demonstrated success in preparing children for lives of learning and service in our ever-changing society. Renowned for its Episcopal identity, a core belief in the potential of our children, and the sanctity of childhood, the school delivers an unparalleled, values-driven preparatory education. Hard work, faith, honesty, and a commitment to excellence allow our graduates to thrive in high school, college, and beyond. Located in the heart of thriving Tampa, St. John’s Episcopal School provides an exceptional education for 600 students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The School’s Core Values and Episcopal identity focus on inclusivity, support, respect, and the shared values reflected in the school’s mission statement. Our students are Empowered to Lead, Inspired to Serve. A feeling of positive energy, optimism, respect, and kindness permeates our campuses.

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