Employment

St. Thomas Episcopal Parish Church and School has more than 100 employees. We are proud to offer an exceptional benefits package including health, vision, life and disability insurance, a retirement plan, tuition remission, and professional development.  

School Employment Opportunities

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  • Chief Advancement Officer

    The Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) plays a crucial role within the senior administrative team at St. Thomas Episcopal Parish Church and School, leading the development and execution of all fundraising initiatives. In collaboration with the Head of School, Rector, Board of Trustees, and Advancement Committee of the Board of Trustees, the CAO crafts and implements vital fundraising strategies. This role is pivotal in fostering collaborative relationships with a broad network of volunteers and donors, to enhance our community's philanthropic engagement.

    The CAO is charged with overseeing a comprehensive suite of fundraising efforts, encompassing Capital Campaigns, Annual Giving, a major gift program, alumni engagement, and various fundraising events that benefit both the School and the Church. Beyond these endeavors, the CAO will spearhead special projects aimed at bolstering the Endowment Fund, facilitating the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of relationships with both existing donors and prospects.

    Serving on the Advancement team that includes Director of Admission, Director of Parent and Community Relations, Director of Information Systems and Records Management, Director of Communications and the Development Coordinator. The CAO ensures that our philanthropic missions are achieved through strategic planning, execution, and team collaboration.

    GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Serve as a member of the administrative leadership team and participate in the development and implementation of strategies, plans, and activities for both campaigns and annual giving 
    • Oversee the Director of Parent and Community Relations, the Director of Information Systems and Records Management, and the Development Coordinator
    • Identify prospective donors and funding sources, in conjunction with School and Church leadership and volunteers, and develop cultivation and solicitation plans, as appropriate  
    • Ensure regular communications and stewardship with donors, including re-solicitations, proper acknowledgement of gifts and pledge payments, reporting, visiting, and providing regular information on the progress of campaigns, events, and other projects
    • Prepare and maintain a master plan of funding priorities, in conjunction with the leadership. Determine fundable projects and package them appropriately for consideration by donors
    • Work with the Head of School, Rector, and Chief Financial Officer to develop appropriate fundraising budgets and revenue projections for annual and campaign giving. Develop and implement an annual work plan with measurable objectives and courses of action for all relevant activities during the years
    • Make appropriate recommendations to administration concerning their roles and involvement in the identification, cultivation, or solicitation of donor prospects. Facilitate face-to-face interactions with appropriate donors and prospects.
    • Document all contacts, communications, visits, and proposals in Raiser’s Edge and other appropriate donor files 
    • Work with Capital Campaign Consultants in developing and implementing the strategic plan for the campaign, goals, budget, timetables, volunteer organization, communications, and staffing
    Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Marketing or Communications, or Nonprofit Management is preferred 
    Ideal candidates will have: 
    • Several years of experience in fundraising and development, as well as expertise in major gifts, annual giving campaigns, planned giving, grant writing, and special events coordination
    • Strong leadership abilities for overseeing a team of fundraising professionals and coordinating efforts across various department
    • Effective communication, delegation, and conflict resolution skills
    • Ability to cultivate donor relationships, steward gifts, and ensure donors feel valued and engaged with the school's mission
    • Familiarity with the educational sector, including trends, challenges, and opportunities facing schools

  • Director of Parent and Community Relations

    St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School is looking for a Director of Parent and Community Relations beginning in the 2024-2025 school year. This role is the liaison between the vibrant and involved parent community and the school’s administration, ensuring St. Thomas’ values, mission, and vision are reflected across all activities. Among the main responsibilities include building a culture of inclusivity among parents, managing the Parents Association Board and event committees led by volunteers, supporting the faculty and their classroom needs, event planning, outreach, and fundraising efforts while also serving as an ambassador for St. Thomas among prospective families, partner schools, and professional organizations. This position is part of the Administration and supports leadership by providing a pulse on the school community, elevating concerns, offering solutions, and annual planning.
     
    Additional Qualifications:
    ● Relationship-building skills
    ● Strong verbal and written communication skills
    ● Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously
    ● Ability to manage various personality styles
    ● Creativity a plus
     
    This is a full-time, 12 month position.

  • Spanish Teacher

    St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School has a Spanish Teacher opening for the 2024-2025 school year.  The Spanish Teacher will be responsible for creating a flexible elementary classroom that promotes learning and personal growth. He/she works to establish effective rapport with students and good relationships with parents and other staff members. The Spanish Teacher motivates students to develop the necessary skills for language acquisition and provides rich, instructional experiences as a foundation for the introduction of the Spanish language and culture of Spanish-speaking countries.
     
    GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:
    • Create a balanced instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth
    • Work to deepen students' understanding of the Spanish language through reading, writing, speaking and listening
    • Support the strategic plan envisioned by the school with respect to pedagogy and curriculum
    • Establish a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment that excites and engages students
    • Create, develop, and implement integrated units based on standards and curriculum with the Spanish department
    • Design lesson plans and impart education based on individual students’ abilities; differentiate lesson plans to the needs of all learners
    • Integrate short stories, poetry, grammar, spelling, vocabulary
    • Use a wide array of instructional strategies such as guided reading, shared reading, modeling, group discussions, literacy circles, interactive read alouds, writing workshop, and inquiry to facilitate understanding
    • Access learning aids, and materials for the purpose of teaching concepts in class
     
    JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Knowledge of differing student learning styles, cooperative learning, and differentiation
    • Strong instructional methods and classroom management skills
    • Expertise in developing and teaching Spanish
    • Mastery of and enthusiasm for the subject matter
    • Strong instructional and classroom management skills
    • Ability to work cooperatively with a team of teachers
     
    DEGREE:
    ●      Bachelor of Arts in World Languages, Master's degree  preferred
    ●      Valid Florida Certification with appropriate endorsements

  • Elementary Grade School Teacher

    St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School is seeking an Elementary Grade School Teacher with a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience teaching elementary grades. The teacher will be responsible for creating a balanced instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth. The teacher will work to deepen students' understanding of the English language through reading, writing, speaking and listening. He/she will incorporate core content areas of social studies, science, technology, and math into daily instruction and be responsible for establishing effective rapport with colleagues, students assigned to the classroom, and their families. The teacher will motivate students to develop positive attitudes towards learning and the knowledge needed to provide a strong academic foundation that will prepare them for success. Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education required, Master’s degree preferred, Florida teacher certification with appropriate endorsements, required.

  • Associate Teacher

    St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School is searching for an Associate Teacher who will help create a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth. The Associate will work alongside the Lead Teacher to help deepen the students' understanding of the English language through reading, writing, speaking and listening. He/she will assist the Lead Teacher in incorporating core content areas of social studies, science, technology, and math into daily instruction. The Associate will help motivate students to develop positive attitudes towards learning and the knowledge needed to provide a strong academic foundation that will prepare them for success.

    Job Qualifications
    • Experience working with young children in a school setting
    • Work comfortably in small groups for language arts and math with all ranges of ability of students
    • Work 1:1 with students who need support or enrichment- the ability to run a group without step by step instructions
    • Excellent computer/technology skills
    • Excellent classroom management skills
    • Enjoys working with children, in small or large groups, as well with individual students
    • Excellent time management organizational skills and works effectively to complete tasks in a timely manner
    • A cheerful, friendly, and positive attitude
    • The ability to take control and make decisions that benefit the children
    • Confidential/ethical/and professional demeanor
    • Clerical: photocopying, checking papers, filing, laminating, daily folders
    • Respects confidentiality regarding student issues and parent/teacher relationships- refers parents back to lead teacher
    • Is comfortable in the “associate” role
    • Ability to be given “classroom duties” such as creating a bulletin board or teaching a lesson
    • Assists with escorting students to and from special area classrooms and with lunch and after-school duties

  • Substitute Teachers

    Ideal candidate must be mature, friendly, patient, enjoy working with young children. Willing and able to take over a class as required. Must be organized, self-sufficient, and able to interact effectively with students, parents, faculty and staff, and team with lead teacher.

    Must possess professional classroom management skills, and have the ability to follow lesson plans and effectively and positively oversee and lead students in the classroom. Must have a Degree, certification a plus.

    Compensation:
    $130 daily, if less than a full day rate is prorated.
    Hours are 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., or otherwise indicated.

Church Employment Opportunities

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  • Associate for Youth and Community Engagement

    St. Thomas Episcopal Parish is seeking a gifted Associate for Youth and Community Engagement (AYCE) to lead and equip our community’s ministries with youth, young adults and families, and to support and encourage our active engagement with our neighbors near and far. This position requires energy, creativity, and the ability to discern and foster gifts in others.

    General Responsibilities:

     Youth and Family Ministry
    • Provide spiritual guidance, mentorship, and counseling to middle and high school students, significantly helping them grow in their relationship with God and navigate life’s challenges from a Christian perspective
    • Develop the Youth Group and recruit participation. Facilitate and oversee regular youth group meetings, fostering an environment of worship, learning, fellowship, and discipleship
    • Coordinating with the Director of Spiritual Formation and the Upper School faculty, develop a curriculum and activities for Fifth (and possibly Fourth) Grades to ease the transition to Middle School and encourage participation after graduation from St. Thomas
    • Foster a community of parents and families for mutual support and fellowship
    • Curate and distribute faith formation materials and activities for families to use at home
    • Plan and carry out events to encourage youth and family participation
    • Plan and support service and outreach projects for youth and families
    • Encourage and coordinate parish participation in diocesan and churchwide youth and family events
    • Coordinate adult and senior youth volunteers to support the ministry
     Community Engagement
    • Advocate for community engagement, reviewing and critiquing all parish operations and projects for their effectiveness in bringing people to Christ
    • Collaborating with the Director of Marketing and Communications and qualified volunteers, review and standardize social media and online presence, and develop processes to keep content fresh, timely and accurate
    • Develop and implement projects and practices to encourage evangelism, hospitality and inclusion by all parish members
    • Develop and implement new events and programs to engage specific populations, including young adults, new families, and recent transplants
    • Manage and support ongoing Church-sponsored events and fundraisers including St. Thomas Fishing Tournament, Sweetheart Dance, and Back-to-School Bash
    • Coordinate parish participation in the College for Congregational Vitality and other Diocesan vitality programs
    Parish Leadership
    • Participate in weekly staff meetings and periodic leadership meetings
    • Develop a Youth and Family Ministry Committee to support and advise, and to liaise with the Vestry and wider congregation
    • Preach periodically at the invitation of the Rector
     
    Qualifications:
    • Knowledge of Christian theology, specifically as it has been developed and is taught in the Anglican and Episcopal Traditions
    • At least ten years of experience in youth ministry and leadership
    • Fulfilment of the requirements for licensure as a Lay Preacher in the Diocese of Southeast Florida
    • Study and practice in the psychology and spirituality of youth and families
    • Experience in digital communication and web design for a church context
    • Completion of Safeguarding God’s People and Safeguarding II training, and successful passage of a standard criminal background check.  Once employed, all Safeguarding certifications must be current, renewing at least every three years
    • The ability to maintain confidentiality of financial, personal and pastoral information
     Hours:
    • Full-time, defined as ten to twelve units per week, where a unit is one morning, afternoon, or evening
      • This includes 48 Sundays per year as well as major religious holidays, as well as any additional hours needed to execute the tasks necessary to be a well-prepared, professional, dedicated minister
    • This is a twelve-month position.

Please submit cover letter and resume to:

Cristina Gonzalez Thompson

Director of Compensation, Benefits and Personnel
5692 N. Kendall Drive
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
E-Mail: cgthompson@stepsmia.org

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