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Location

Saint Petersburg, FL | United States

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Job description

• Teaches five sections as assigned by the Academic Dean and/or Department Chair.
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, assignments, and assessments
• Uses scheduled free periods in order to advise and assist students
• Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other required records
• Plans, evaluates, and revises curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction

• Serves as an advisor to 10-14 students, guiding students in academic, extracurricular, social, and personal development and acting as primary liaison to parents/guardians
• Collaborates with other faculty and staff as part of a community that emphasizes mutual support and shared programmatic creation and implementation
• Coordinates and chaperones a service-learning opportunity each Spring
• Effectively manages the in-person classroom.
• Reviews and abides by the Shorecrest Employee Handbook and the Upper School Faculty Handbook
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Upper School Head

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in subject area required; a Master’s or Doctoral degree preferred
• A minimum of three years teaching experience at either the secondary or college level
• Strong passion for teaching & commitment to student learning & development
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Committed to curriculum design and growth
• Enthusiasm for embracing the independent school model of mentoring, advising and supporting students outside the classroom
• Embraces authentic assessment, innovative pedagogies, discussion-based learning and project based learning
• Comfortable using online texts, iPads, Learning Management System, and computer systems
• Able to use basic office equipment. 
• Committed to inclusion and issues of social justice and equity

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Works in a very busy and involved environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time
• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs
• Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled office environment  
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold

About Shorecrest Preparatory School

Founded in 1923, Shorecrest is one of the oldest independent schools in Florida serving approximately 950 students from PK to Grade 12. Last year, more than 60% of its graduates matriculated to universities outside the state of Florida. Its curriculum is challenging and offers students multiple opportunities for advanced study through its extensive AP program, advanced elective offerings, and an Independent Study option. St. Petersburg is a vibrant and growing city, named as one of the world’s most attractive small cities for art. It has a lively downtown, abuzz with outdoor concerts and markets, and it is within minutes of some of the most beautiful beaches in the country. Shorecrest Preparatory School welcomes candidates for admission or employment, regardless of age, race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, national or ethnic origin, and does not discriminate on the basis of any category protected by law in the administration of any of its programs.

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