Position Overview:

Episcopal School of Jacksonville is seeking a long-term substitute teacher in middle school English from March until May of this year. The position entails teaching two sections of seventh-grade English and two sections of eighth-grade English, as well as contributing generally to faculty-wide efforts throughout the semester. Episcopal is a collegial working environment, and individual engagement in collaborative efforts, professional growth, and leadership by example is a fixture of our faculty culture.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate field of study from a four-year college or university, or post-graduate work relevant to the subject matter.
• Three years of teaching experience in an independent school setting is preferred for any teaching position. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Mastery of the content and skills central to the teaching of English discipline; these include, but are not limited to: providing instruction in reading, writing, grammar, and critical thinking to middle school students; maintaining continuity in the curriculum; evaluating student work, including essays and other assessments; providing timely and constructive feedback to support student growth; fostering a positive and engaging classroom environment that encourages student participation; and supporting student learning in alignment with the school’s educational goals.
• Passion for the teaching of English and an enthusiasm for working with Middle School students in a mission-centered learning environment.
• Commitment to learner-centered practices.
• Commitment to and engagement in collaborative work to achieve both department-specific and school-wide goals.
• Deep and thorough knowledge of the subject matter of courses taught and a growth mindset in seeking and taking advantage of opportunities for continued learning and professional growth in your field at Episcopal.
• Commitment to tracking student progress and communicating any concerns to administration and parents, as needed.
• Evidence of building positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Proficiency in using learning technology, and in particular with the core Google Suite products. 
• Lifelong investment in learning and growth.

Episcopal School of Jacksonville’s approach to our balanced education (academics, fine arts, athletics, and spiritual development) is sustained by heightened expectations in all aspects of campus life. Since its founding almost 60 years ago, the school has remained true to its mission of working to develop “leaders and doers of good.” Each student is prepared for college by a liberal arts curriculum that focuses on the development of effective expression and critical thinking in a learner-centered environment. Episcopal enrolls more than 1,500 students from age 1 to grade 12 across three campuses. Grades 6-12 are housed on the Munnerlyn Campus, which is situated on 84 acres along the southern bank of the St. Johns River. Episcopal is a caring community by design with faculty who are outstanding in their field, all of whom are dedicated to helping our students develop their creative talents, discover their passions, and deepen their faith and commitment to service for others. 

Episcopal is committed to a school culture that is safe and positive for all members of our community. We work intentionally to create a community of people who respect and support each other. We recognize the value of diversity, and we actively seek to welcome and include under-represented groups. Episcopal strongly supports professional development and training opportunities for faculty and staff, ensuring that best practices and innovative, learner-centered teaching methods are continually incorporated into our pedagogy. The academic environment is achievement-oriented with a standard of excellence. The school’s faculty display outstanding academic backgrounds, exceptional character, and dedication to our students across three academic campuses, spanning from an Early Learning Program (age one) through Grade 12. Episcopal does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability in its hiring and employment practices. The above information is not a completely comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. 

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, current resume, and any other relevant materials alongside a completed application through the Employment Opportunities page on our school website. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position has been filled and the search closed.