Employment Opportunities

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

AT ST. MARY'S EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL

Dedicated, passionate, and professional teachers are the heart of St. Mary’s Episcopal Day School. Our exceptional faculty nurtures highly motivated students in a caring and inclusive community that exemplifies our motto: Learn ~ Love ~ Lead.

More than 70 educators make up our full-time, Pre-Kindergarten – 8th-grade faculty, a diverse team of professionals who love what they do. Our faculty members work in close collaboration with one another, constantly seeking new ways to integrate curricula and strengthen their students’ experiences. They are supported through ongoing, high-quality professional development and a collegial atmosphere of commitment to best practices and innovation.

Our support staff also plays a significant role in the success of St. Mary’s School. Our administrative assistants, facilities team, After School Care staff, and on-site security officers work closely with our Administration and faculty to provide a welcoming and happy atmosphere for all of our students.

We remain committed to attracting and retaining the best faculty and staff possible. We offer a salary and benefits package that meets or exceeds industry standards, and we aim to create a workplace that is supportive, collaborative, and values professional growth. We are proud to have made our mark as a highly sought-after destination for high-quality, student-centric educators.

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A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

  • Student-to-teacher ratio ranges from 8:1 to 24:1, depending on grade level and subject matter. Overall student-to-teacher ratio is 16:1.
  • Average class size: 22 students in 5th through 8th grades; 22 students in Kindergarten through 4th grades with a full-time, qualified teaching assistant; and 20 students in Pre-Kindergarten with one full-time and one shared qualified teaching assistant in each class.
  • Annual on-site and off-site professional development opportunities that enhance teaching skills
  • Competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, vacation days, and TIAA/CREF retirement plans
  • Generous tuition remission for students of faculty and staff
  • In addition to state-of-the-art facilities, extensive resources allow faculty members to maximize curriculum development for their classrooms.
  • On-site health and wellness classes
  • Professional and mission-driven culture

current employment opportunities

For more information on available positions or to submit materials electronically, you can contact:

Ansley Kriz, Controller
ansley.kriz@smeds.org
813-258-5508

Please include your resume and an introductory letter specifically stating any positions for which you are qualified.

 

Teaching Positions

Successful candidates will understand and model St. Mary’s mission statement: Learn – Love – Lead – Inspiring curiosity, kindness, and dignity in a caring Christian community. In addition, teachers will have a strong ability to work and communicate well with students as well as their parents, embrace the St. Mary’s Episcopal Day School culture educational model, and collaborate with fellow faculty members, and serve as contributing members of the school community. St. Mary's teachers must be comfortable using and learning new or best-practice technology to present information or to expand on a lesson taught in class, online, or in another modality.

 

Position Title: 2nd Grade Assistant Teacher for 2024 -2025 School Year
Application Deadline: March 8, 2023
Position Description:
St. Mary’s is seeking a 2nd Grade Assistant Teacher for the Primary Division. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position for the 2024-2025 school year. The 2nd Grade Assistant Teacher is responsible for supporting the 2nd grade lead teacher in planning, organizing, and implementing an appropriate instructional program in a 2nd grade learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their potential. The teacher is responsible for creating a positive classroom community and promoting character development. The 2nd Grade Assistant Teacher will be responsible for delivering curriculum to 2nd grade students. The teacher will promote a respectful working environment with his/her assigned lead teacher and across the entire faculty. Work is performed under the supervision of the Primary Division Head and Head of School.  Participation is required in weekly Primary Division teacher meetings as well as full faculty meetings.

 

Elementary and Middle School Substitute Teachers

Qualifications: Applicants should have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, excellent communication skills, and be highly responsible. Prior teaching experience is preferred.

 

St. Mary’s Episcopal Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Mary’s does not discriminate according to race, color, national origin, religion, veteran status, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, sex (including pregnancy) or matters of individual choice. St. Mary's does not engage in personnel practices prohibited by Federal law. This policy extends to all activities and aspects of the school and specifically to the practices of faculty and staff hiring and management, in student admissions, student evaluation, discipline, and student life. Please note that employment at St. Mary’s School requires information verification, references, a background check, and fingerprinting.

ACCREDITATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

St. Mary's Episcopal Day School holds a strong commitment to quality education and continuous improvement. Our various accreditations and memberships positions us as a school that not only meets and exceeds high standards, but is proven to be is a solid investment for a child's education. A sampling of our accreditations and memberships include:

  • Southern Association of Independent Schools
  • Florida Council of Independent Schools
  • National Association of Independent Schools
  • National Association of Episcopal Schools
  • Bay Area Association of Independent Schools