Employment Opportunities
May 2021
Lead Teacher
St. James Episcopal School seeks a culturally competent and responsive faculty member to teach in our Elementary/Early Childhood classes for the 2021-2022 academic school year. This position may teach any PK4 - K, depending on what is needed. The lead teacher will work closely with a Teaching Assistant.
Strong preference is for a lively educator who has obtained a Bachelor degree or higher in Early Childhood/ Elementary Education and/or has significant teaching experience with elementary-age students. The ideal candidate will have a genuine ability to “connect” with students and be comfortable incorporating the use of various technologies to support student learning. The desire to plan and work collaboratively on a team is essential. Faculty must be willing to actively participate in committees and school life outside the classroom. CPR / First Aid and other training and background checks will be required upon hire.
This is a full-time position.
Elementary School Teaching Assistant
St. James Episcopal School seeks a culturally competent and responsive faculty member to assist in our Elementary School division for the 2021-2022 academic school year. This position will be an assistant teacher for 1st – 2nd grade. The teaching assistant will work closely with the Lead Teacher.
Strong preference will be given to motivated and enthusiastic candidates who have obtained or are working on completing an education degree. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and experience working with elementary school-aged children. Candidates should be professionals who embrace working in a highly collaborative and collegial environment and should be comfortable incorporating various technologies to support student learning. CPR / First Aid and other training and background checks will be required upon hire.
Early Childhood Teaching Assistant
St. James Episcopal School is looking for experienced Teaching Assistants to work in our Early Childhood Program starting August 2021.
Summary
The ideal candidate will have already completed the Child Development Associate (CDA) credentialing.
The candidate could also be a high school graduate, at least 19 years of age, working towards a degree in early education, or holds CDA credentialing, and has experience in an early childhood program. CPR / First Aid and other training and background checks will be required upon hire.
Candidates should be professionals who embrace working in a highly collaborative and collegial environment and are comfortable incorporating the use of various technologies to support student learning.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, statement of educational philosophy, and references to schooldirector@stjamesfairhope.org No phone calls, please.
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