Why Join Us?
Our school is a beacon of innovation and compassion, offering a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits (health, vision, dental, life insurance, retirement plans, PTO), and plentiful professional growth opportunities. We are committed to a supportive, inclusive atmosphere where your career can flourish.
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Join Our Visionary Team:
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Day School is a PK3 to Grade 5 independent school located in the Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida. We seek innovative and enthusiastic teachers passionate about early childhood education and who love working with young children. Our ideal candidate is a progressive thinker eager to engage young children in a nurturing and intellectually stimulating environment.
At St. Stephen’s Episcopal Day School, we embrace the significance of early childhood by providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where children thrive. Our early childhood program implements best practices, fostering natural curiosity, creativity, and the joy of learning through play-based and developmentally appropriate activities. We support each child's unique growth—socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically—as they begin their lifelong journey of learning and discovery.
The Role:
Craft & Deliver Developmentally Appropriate Lessons: Plan and implement evidence-based, standards-aligned instruction that captivates and motivates young learners.
Foster a Safe & Inclusive Environment: Create a classroom atmosphere that supports social-emotional development and encourages exploration, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
Collaborate & Innovate: Work alongside a team of dedicated educators to integrate cutting-edge, evidence-based teaching methods into the curriculum.
Assess & Support Student Growth: Utilize ongoing observation and documentation to assess student progress, using data to tailor instruction and communicate effectively with families.
Engage the Community: Build strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication to support each child's success.
Preferred Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field; Master's preferred.
A solid foundation in developmental milestones and early learning standards.
A proven track record of inspiring and making a difference in the lives of preschool-aged students.
Excellent teamwork skills, with a flair for building strong relationships.
A passion for lifelong learning and a commitment to fostering educational growth in early childhood.
St. Stephen's is a co.ed., parish, day school serving 300+ students in PK3 through Grade 5. The 3.5-acre school is nestled in a serene, oak grove close to Biscayne Bay in Coconut Grove, an eclectic section of Miami, Florida. As an Episcopal school, we pride ourselves on our inclusive nature and service to others. Our curriculum grows more progressive with a continual change from traditional classrooms to a project and problem-based learning approach. We are a one-to-one iPad school where a careful balance between the basics and student-driven learning allows for creativity and collaboration to develop. Our students are sought after by area middle schools. The sense of community that exists on our campus is palpable. Incredible accomplishments take place on a regular basis as a result - the most recent being the building of an Art and Innovation Center.