Employment Opportunities

St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School seeks a Director of Development & Engagement (DDE), a key member of the Advancement Office responsible for expanding and strengthening a culture of philanthropy across St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School and Church. Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO), the Director of Development & Engagement will focus on strategic relationship-building, constituency engagement, donor cultivation, stewardship, prospect management, and capital campaign pipeline development.

This position is designed to support the long-term philanthropic growth of St. Thomas by intentionally engaging and cultivating constituent groups that have historically been underdeveloped from an advancement perspective. Through strategic relationship-building, volunteer engagement, tailored communications, stewardship initiatives, and prospect management, the Director of Development & Engagement will help identify, qualify, cultivate, and prepare constituents for deeper philanthropic investment in St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School and Church.

The position serves as a bridge between engagement and philanthropy, helping ensure that constituents experience meaningful connection to St. Thomas before and as they are invited to consider significant charitable support. The DDE will assist in advancing prospective donors through the STEP Forward Capital Campaign pipeline while strengthening stewardship and engagement efforts that lead to sustained philanthropic support.

The role is relationship-centered and strategic in nature, with primary emphasis on constituency engagement, donor cultivation, stewardship, prospect management, and long-term advancement initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5–7+ years of fundraising, advancement, donor relations, alumni relations, constituent engagement, or nonprofit development experience, preferably within an independent school, higher education, church, or nonprofit environment.
• Demonstrated success in relationship-based fundraising, donor cultivation, stewardship, constituent engagement, or major gift support.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build authentic relationships and engage diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with prospect research, donor strategy development, fundraising databases, and pipeline management preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management abilities with attention to detail, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a mission-driven environment and support multiple advancement initiatives simultaneously.
• Bachelor's degree required.

St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School is seeking a Lower/Upper Elementary Teacher with a minimum of 3–5 years of experience teaching in an elementary school setting. In this role, the teacher will be responsible for creating a balanced instructional program and a classroom environment that supports learning and personal growth. The position focuses on deepening students’ understanding of the English language through structured oral and written language activities. The teacher will establish strong and effective relationships with colleagues, students, and families, while working to motivate students to develop positive attitudes toward learning and build the academic foundation necessary for long-term success.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to: 

• Support the strategic plan envisioned by the school with respect to pedagogy and curriculum
• Promote the development of social and emotional learning competencies of students through the Responsive Classroom Methodology
• 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 grade level team and special area teachers
• Design lesson plans and impart education based on individual students’ abilities; differentiate lesson plans to the needs of all learners
• Develop project-based learning units which include cross-curricular connections
• Ensure teaching methods are adapted to the varying needs of individual students including enrichment or remediation activities
• Integrate technology seamlessly and appropriately into lessons
• Use a wide array of instructional strategies such as guided reading, shared reading, modeling, group discussions, literacy circles, interactive read aloud, writing workshop, and inquiry to facilitate understanding
• Access learning aids and materials for the purpose of teaching concepts in class
• Assist in planning, organizing, participating, and chaperoning class trips and events

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of differing student learning styles, cooperative learning, and differentiation
• Strong instructional methods and classroom management skills
• Expertise in developing and teaching reading, math, and social studies skills 
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for subject matter
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with a team of teachers
• Excellent technology skills and the ability to incorporate technology into curriculum
• High level of personal organization and planning
• Team player: maturity, humility, strong work ethic, follow-through, sense of humor, willingness to respond positively to feedback and a “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude

DEGREE:

• Bachelor’s in Elementary Education, Master's degree preferred
• Valid Florida Certification with appropriate endorsements

St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School is searching for Associate Teachers who will work alongside the Lead Teacher to help deepen the students' understanding of the English language through reading, writing, speaking and listening. You 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 future success.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to: 

• Support the strategic plan envisioned by the school with respect to pedagogy and curriculum
• Promote the development of social and emotional learning competencies of students through the Responsive Classroom Methodology
• Assist with organizing, preparing, and teaching all areas of the curriculum, including lesson plans and assessments (assisting with report cards)
• Work comfortably in small groups 
• Work 1:1 with students who need support or enrichment; able to run a group without step by step instructions
• Provide assistance conducting various individual assessments, as the teacher directs 
• Clerical:  photocopying, checking papers, filing, laminating, daily folders
• Assist with escorting students to and from special area classrooms and with lunch and after-school duties
• Provide assistance with all classroom and school duties

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with young children in a school setting
• Excellent computer/technology skills
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Enjoys working with children, in small or large groups, as well as with individual students
• Excellent organizational skills; 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
• Ability to be given “classroom duties” such as creating a bulletin board or teaching a lesson

DEGREE:

• Associates degree in Elementary Education.  Bachelors in Early Childhood or Elementary Education preferred
• Associate teachers are expected to have or be working towards an AA degree in Education or Early Childhood Education

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.

When searching for Associate Teachers to join St. Thomas, we look for individuals who will work alongside the Lead Teacher to help deepen students' understanding regarding all components of our curriculum. Associate Teachers 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 future success.

 DEGREE:

• Associates degree in Elementary Education.  Bachelor’s in early childhood or Elementary Education preferred

• Associate Teachers are expected to have or be working towards an AA degree in Education or Early Childhood Education

What we look for in a teacher is someone who will create a balanced instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth.  Someone who will work to deepen students' understanding of the English language through reading, writing, speaking and listening.  Someone who will work to incorporate core content areas of social studies, science, technology, and math into daily instruction. Someone who will motivate students to develop a positive attitude towards learning and the knowledge needed to provide a strong academic foundation that will prepare them for success. 

 DEGREE:

• Bachelor’s in Elementary Education, Master's degree preferred

• Valid Florida Certification with appropriate endorsements