What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School English/History Instructor, 2025-26 position at Episcopal School of Jacksonville?
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Posted: 19-Mar-25
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Type: Full Time
Salary: $50,000 to $65,000
Categories
Other
Preferred Education
4 Year Degree
Position Overview
Episcopal School of Jacksonville is seeking an innovative, enthusiastic, collegial, and versatile Middle School instructor for grade six for the 2025-2026 school year. The most competitive candidates will have experience and a demonstrated interest in teaching Middle School English and history courses. Candidates should be equally passionate about their subject(s) and students and have particular interest and experience in middle school education.
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 community members.
Qualifications
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 under-represented 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.
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About Episcopal School Of Jacksonville
Founded in 1966, Episcopal School of Jacksonville has distinguished itself as the finest college preparatory school in North Florida. Located on 88 acres along the beautiful St. Johns River, Episcopal provides a challenging educational experience for students of all backgrounds in grades K through 12. Episcopal has three campuses Munnerlyn 6-12 St Mark's (age 1-Grade 5) Beaches (Pre-K3-Grade 5) The mission of Episcopal is to provide a superior college-preparatory education in an environment marked by high expectations, Christian nurture, and social diversity. Through a balanced program of academics, arts, and athletics, Episcopal’s faculty seeks to stimulate each student's intellectual growth, character development, responsible leadership, and a commitment to community service. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, a resume, and a list of references to: hrdirector@esj.org
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https://careers.nais.org/jobs/21170841/middle-school-english-history-instructor-2025-26
Posted: 19-Mar-25
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Type: Full Time
Salary: $50,000 to $65,000
Categories
Other
Preferred Education
4 Year Degree
Position Overview
Episcopal School of Jacksonville is seeking an innovative, enthusiastic, collegial, and versatile Middle School instructor for grade six for the 2025-2026 school year. The most competitive candidates will have experience and a demonstrated interest in teaching Middle School English and history courses. Candidates should be equally passionate about their subject(s) and students and have particular interest and experience in middle school education.
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 community 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.
- 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 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 under-represented 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.
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About Episcopal School Of Jacksonville
Founded in 1966, Episcopal School of Jacksonville has distinguished itself as the finest college preparatory school in North Florida. Located on 88 acres along the beautiful St. Johns River, Episcopal provides a challenging educational experience for students of all backgrounds in grades K through 12. Episcopal has three campuses Munnerlyn 6-12 St Mark's (age 1-Grade 5) Beaches (Pre-K3-Grade 5) The mission of Episcopal is to provide a superior college-preparatory education in an environment marked by high expectations, Christian nurture, and social diversity. Through a balanced program of academics, arts, and athletics, Episcopal’s faculty seeks to stimulate each student's intellectual growth, character development, responsible leadership, and a commitment to community service. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, a resume, and a list of references to: hrdirector@esj.org
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More Jobs from This Employer
https://careers.nais.org/jobs/21170841/middle-school-english-history-instructor-2025-26
Salary : $50,000 - $65,000
