Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Posted: 02-Mar-26
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Type: Full Time
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Position Overview:
Episcopal School of Jacksonville is seeking an innovative, enthusiastic, collegial, and versatile Middle
School instructor for grade six for the 2026-2027 school year. The most competitive candidates will have
experience teaching Middle School English and history, a strong commitment to middle school education,
and equal passion for their subject areas and their students.
As part of the collegial culture of our faculty, a willing investment in collaborative efforts, professional
growth, and the broader life of the school are all expectations of work at Episcopal. Contribution to the
broader school community, through such means as academic advising, supervisory duties, and coaching
or sponsoring of extracurricular programs, is expected of all faculty members.
Qualifications:
? Bachelor's Degree in English, history, or an appropriate field of study from a four-year college or
university, or post-graduate work in subject matter; an advanced degree is preferred.
? Three years of teaching experience in Middle School English, history, or humanities in an
independent school setting is preferred. Experienced educators with a strong desire to teach in a
learner-centered independent school will also be considered.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Candidates should have
? Mastery of the content and skills central to the teaching of English and history.
? Passion for the teaching of English and history, 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.
? Desire to contribute to our community beyond the classroom, including service as an academic
advisor, sponsorship of extracurricular programs, coaching, attendance at community events, and
participation in off-campus and overnight trips.
? 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 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 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.