Position Overview:

Episcopal School of Jacksonville is seeking an innovative, enthusiastic, collegial, and versatile Fine Arts Assistant for the 2025-2026 school year. This position supports several of our enrichment classes. The most competitive candidates will have a love for the arts, a background in musical theater, and the ability to conduct choir concerts. Candidates should be equally passionate about teaching. As part of the collegial culture of our faculty, a willing investment in collaborative efforts, professional growth, and the broader life of the school is an expectation of work at Episcopal.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Education, Musical Theater, or a related performing arts field (Master’s preferred). 
• Experience teaching elementary music and working with young children.
• Piano proficiency is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Background in musical theater with experience directing or assisting in productions.
• Ability to conduct choral ensembles and lead students in performances.
• Proficiency in music technology and integrating it into the classroom.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: .

• Passion for teaching and enthusiasm for working with elementary students in a mission-centered learning environment.
• Instruct students individually and in groups using various teaching methods..
• Build relationships with families and engage them in their children’s education.
• Commitment to and engagement in collaborative work to achieve school-wide goals.
• Maintain a growth mindset by seeking and taking advantage of opportunities for continued learning and professional growth at Episcopal.
• Desire to contribute to the community beyond the classroom, including attendance at community events and participation in off-campus and overnight trips.
• Proficiency in using learning technology.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move around the classroom or school campus for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, such as books, classroom materials, or equipment.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch as needed for classroom activities or assisting students.
• Ability to use classroom technology, including interactive boards and other multimedia tools.

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 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. 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 underrepresented 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 are requested to submit a cover letter, current resume, and a pedagogical statement alongside a completed application through the Careers at Episcopal page on our school website. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position has been filled and the search closed.