5th and 6th Grades Social Studies Teacher

St. John’s seeks a Social Studies Teacher for Grades 5 and 6. This is a full-time (10-month), benefits-eligible position with an August 2025 start date.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach middle school social studies to students in Grades 5 and 6.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of middle school teaching pedagogy.
• Serve as an active member of the advisory program.
• Integrate appropriate educational technology in a 1:1 iPad classroom.
• Lead an extracurricular activity (coaching, clubs, etc.)
• Attend school dances, overnight trips, open houses, conference days, etc.

The successful candidate is an energetic, high performer committed to the school’s mission, and who impresses with their drive, joy, and initiative. He or She will have the opportunity to shape the development of a new state-of-the-art facility as the school moves towards completion of a truly transformative master plan centered on an 80,000 sq. feet campus building. Applicants must possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in history or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in an independent school, middle school level experience preferred.
• Genuine affinity for working with children and families in an educational setting.
• Ability to make independent decisions along with maintaining the confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information.
• High level of competence using technology.
• Teaching experience in a K(4) – 8 environments, preferably in independent schools.

Located in the heart of Tampa, St. John’s provides an exceptional education for 595 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.

St. John’s Episcopal School is an exceptional work environment with low employee turnover. The school goes above and beyond to take care of its employees. The position provides a truly outstanding individual the opportunity to join Tampa’s premier K(4)-8 school and truly ‘make a difference’ in the lives of children and colleagues. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt, 10-month position that is accompanied by a highly competitive salary and benefits package. St. John’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Private school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Tampa, FL 33606 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tampa, FL 33606: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000