Career Center

Required Core Competencies

• An outstanding classroom teacher who has demonstrated the ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with a diverse team of teachers
• Professional demeanor, strong work-ethic, detail-driven work style with excellent organizational skills 
• Ambitious nature interested in growing as an educator and reaching high standards professionally Technological proficiency with a basic understanding of data analysis

Teaching

• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and practice time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons and communicate those objectives to students
• Serve as a coach of the Lego Robotics Teams; training is available
• Maintain science classroom to effectively teach science to children

Classroom Management

• Create, monitor, and sustain a disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards
• Provide structure in the classroom by developing and reinforcing school-wide rules and expectations

Collaboration

• Work in conjunction with the other science teacher to develop the science curriculum and program to promote the development of student's abilities and skills
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in Lower School in the development, evaluation, and revision of science programs as part of an educational team
• Have the ability and willingness to communicate well, work congenially, and deal effectively with all school personnel and school families, as well as with the larger business and educational community

Data Analysis

• Develop and use a variety of assessment data to refine curricula and instructional practice
• Evaluate academic achievement through detailed data analysis of student performance

Professional Development

• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence
• Desire to continue learning and growing as an educator and as a person

Student Support and School Culture

• Meet with grade-level teachers, parents, and guardians to ensure strong communication on behalf of each child
• Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Demonstrate enthusiastic support of the School’s Mission
• Be willing to perform in a manner that reflects positively on Episcopal School of Jacksonville
• As a member of the St. Mark's campus team, must perform all other related duties as assigned or requested

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related subject required
• Preferred minimum of three years of exemplary classroom teaching experience or other applicable experience
• Must meet qualification requirements as determined by FCIS (Florida Council of Independent Schools) 
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills