Christian Education Teacher

National Association of Episcopal Schools; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

National Association of Episcopal Schools seeks a Christian Education Teacher for San Jose Episcopal Day School in Jacksonville, Florida. The role involves teaching religion classes for PreK3 to 6th grade and leading weekly chapel experiences. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Education or Religion and possess teaching experience with elementary students.

The school emphasizes a collaborative approach and supports the spiritual growth of students in an inclusive environment. The position offers full-time hours with an exemption option for part-time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Religion, or a related field required.
• Teaching experience working with elementary students is essential.
• Must appreciate and understand elementary-aged children's needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach weekly Kingdom Theatre classes to grades PK3 to 6.
• Lead 20-minute chapel experiences for PreK3-Kindergarten students.
• Collaborate with the Head of School and church rector for religious leadership.

Skills

Teaching experience with elementary students

Communication skills

Collaborative spirit

Organizational skills

Understanding of Episcopal tradition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Religion, or a related field

Tools

Classroom management strategies

Technology familiarity

Job description

Elementary School
http://sjeds.org
Position Starts: July 31, 2026
Application Deadline: Until Filled

Reports to: Head of School, as well as meets with the Rector for direction on religious education and formation at SJEDS

Position Purpose: Responsible for teaching religion classes, PK 3 – grade 6, and leading weekly 20-minute Early Explorer Chapel (PreK3-

Work Hours: Full-time; Exempt (Option for part-time is available)

Work Calendar: School Year

INTRODUCTION

At San Jose Episcopal Day School (SJEDS) everything we do is a loving and joyful expression of our mission: to inspire a passion for learning, a life of integrity, and a heart for Christian service. Our faculty are the heart of our school, beloved by students and parents alike for their warmth, responsiveness, creativity, professionalism, and exceptional commitment to helping every child meet his or her great potential. Lifelong learners themselves, our faculty model the characteristics they seek to cultivate in their students: love, wisdom, open-mindedness, responsibility, service, honesty, respect, patience, faith, and gratitude.

Our faculty members are responsible for planning, preparing, and delivering active, interactive, challenging, and purposeful learning experiences that ignite our students’ imaginations and inspire a lifelong love of learning. Our faculty take their responsibilities seriously but approach their work with a playful spirit. They relish cross-grade level and departmental projects and seek opportunities to tinker with new techniques and resources. Aspirational by nature, our faculty are also researchers, continuously collecting formative and summative assessment data and using it to track student progress and to inform future instruction. With small class sizes, they delight in partnering closely with students and families to help each learner achieve their personal goals. Our faculty use the Responsive Classroom approach to build safe, positive, and inclusive classroom communities, manage effectively, offer challenging and engaging academics, and match their instruction to their students’ developmental strengths and needs.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION TEACHER

The Christian Education teacher at San Jose Episcopal Day School plays a central role in leading and guiding the faculty and staff, our students, and their families in their faith walk. From leading a weekly Early Childhood Chapel Experience for PreK 3, PreK4, and Kindergarten students to leading weekly Kingdom Theatre classes that immerse students in the stories of the Bible, this role is dedicated to bringing the Old and New Testaments to life and to helping all members find belonging and a calling within the Body of Christ.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach weekly Kingdom Theatre classes to all students in grades PK3 to 6th grade. These classes bring the stories of the Bible to life by immersing them in dramatization experiences, using costumes and props, and engaging students in reflective conversations about the nature of God, His love for all people, and our responsibility as children of God.
• Lead a weekly 20-minute Chapel experience for our littlest learners, students in Grades PK3 through Kindergarten. These gatherings introduce students to worship following the Episcopal tradition in a developmentally appropriate way.
• Collaborate with the Head of School and the Church rector to provide religious leadership that advances the Parish school’s mission.
• Work in concert with the school and church leadership teams, as well as faculty members, to provide guidance for special events and student outreach.
• Adhere to the school’s Faculty Characteristics of Professional Excellence and the guidelines put forth in our Faculty Handbook.
• Embrace and live out the school’s mission and educational philosophy.
• Demonstrate careful preparation for instruction, a commitment to utilizing best practices in teaching and learning, and effective strategies for evaluating all students’ progress continuously and effectively.
• Develop and maintain a classroom atmosphere that is emotionally safe, respectful, positive, encouraging, and inclusive, using management and teaching strategies that cultivate the spiritual, social, and emotional skills and well-being of our students.
• Cultivate close-knit, trusting relationships with parents through frequent and respectful communication.
• Support the broader needs of the school community, including, but not limited to, participation in school professional development initiatives, community events, service and outreach opportunities, committee membership, parent and faculty meetings, and other commitments as requested by the Administration.
• Practice discretion and confidentiality.
• Demonstrate a lifelong commitment to remaining on the front edge of the Education (or related) field, seeking opportunities to use emerging research to inform practice and remaining open to new approaches, techniques, and resources.
• Attend scheduled faculty and departmental meetings.
• Maintain professional credentials and/or certification.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree in Education, Religion, or a related field.
• Teaching experience working with elementary students.
• Appreciation for and understanding of elementary-aged children, their developmental needs, and the ability to develop positive relationships with them.
• Knowledge of the Episcopal tradition and a desire to create a welcoming and inclusive Episcopal school community.
• Willingness to honor and respect the wide variety of religious traditions and beliefs found in a diverse body of students.
• An ability to communicate clearly and with appropriate empathy to students, parents, and colleagues.
• Familiarity with technology and an openness to learning new technologies.
• Collaborative spirit when working with colleagues across the school community.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Embraces the whole-child philosophy and seeks to help students develop in all aspects.

San Jose Episcopal Day School is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.