Grade 8 English Teacher - Tampa, Florida, August 2025
St. John's Episcopal
Application
Details
Posted: 15-Nov-24
Location: Tampa, Florida
Type: Full Time
Salary: Highly Competitive
Categories:
English/Language Arts
Salary Details:
We offer a very strong salary and benefits package, including no-cost PPO, Matching Retirement Plan, Bonuses, Travel Grants, and much more!
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
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 thriving Tampa, St. John’s 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, inclusiveness, optimism, respect, and kindness permeates our campuses.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Due to an unexpected faculty departure, St. John’s is seeking a Teacher of English for Grade 8. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with an August 1, 2025 start date. The position includes teaching English as well as responsibilities as an advisor. We are seeking a high-energy teacher with a passion for working with students at the middle division level. This person must be able to teach a challenging curriculum of literature, grammar, and essay writing. 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 the language arts department to plan instruction and assessments;
Collaborate with other departments to build interdisciplinary units as appropriate;
Attend regular faculty meetings and other school events as appropriate;
Communicate regularly and effectively with students, families, and colleagues;
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 a weekly advisory class and daily homeroom check-ins;
Attend and chaperone an overnight trip;
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 Language Arts curriculum via daily instruction that is differentiated, and which incorporates traditional and innovative teaching pedagogies;
Serve as principal adult presence, advisor, and caregiver for each child in advisory and 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;
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.
St. John’s Episcopal School is an exceptional work environment with low employee turnover and excellent compensation and benefits. The school goes above and beyond to take care of its employees. This position provides an exceptional 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, Director of Middle Division, at jweaver@stjohnseagles.org. The position will remain open until it is filled. St. John’s Episcopal Parish Day School is an equal opportunity employer.
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.