About the Role
St. Petersburg Primary School (SPPS) is seeking an energetic, loving, compassionate and creative elementary teacher dedicated to play-based, hands-on learning for the 2025-2026 school year. This is a full time, 10 month paid position. Summer employment is optional.
Join our supportive school community and actually have the opportunity to ENJOY teaching:
- Through a joyful classroom environment
- With an emphasis on interactive, engaging instruction, not excessive standardized testing
- Having the flexibility to meet the needs and interests of your students and not have to follow a strict pacing guide
- With a supportive administrative team who values you as a professional
Class size is capped at 18 students for kindergarten through fifth grades. School hours are 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Staff are expected to be on campus 30 minutes before and after their school day for preparation and planning. Extended care is available to students until 5:30 PM and staff may work shifts if needed.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Must have a bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or equivalent
Must have a current Level II background screening
Must have experience teaching in elementary school, preferably upper elementary
School employment is August through May
School hours are 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Staff are expected to be at school 30 minutes before and after school hours for preparation and planning.
Weekly staff meetings on Wednesdays from 3:30 – 4:30 PM and Zoom meetings as needed
Attendance at staff functions, professional development, school events, etc.
Staff may choose to work in our After School Clubs Program until 5:30 pm, Mini Camps, or during our summer camp at an additional pay rate
Expectations:
Understands, supports and implements the school philosophy of play-based, hands-on learning
Makes learning fun and interactive
Develop thematic units of study incorporating all subject areas, skills and objectives
Lessons include S.T.E.A.M. activities and tinkering opportunities with open ended problem solving
Uses a variety of instructional techniques to engage all learning styles and differentiate instruction as needed
Nurture character development traits in all students through intentional instruction
Organization skills must be apparent in the classroom setting as well as in lesson planning
Regularly assess student performance utilizing summative and formative evaluations
Extensive knowledge of child development and latest trends in education
Utilizes technology to proactively communicate with parents/staff, produce calendars and newsletters, etc.
Communicates clearly, yet with empathy to students, parents, and co-workers
Maintains appropriate level of professionalism with students, parents and co-workers
Works cooperatively and collaboratively with staff members and parents
Enthusiastically and warmly greets and engages children
Comfortable working in a faith-based environment
Must be able to lift children up to 50 pounds
Able to work indoors and outdoors during all types of weather
Able to assist in other classrooms as needed
Experience teaching students with varying abilities preferred.
About the Company
School philosophy: St. Petersburg Primary School serves families who are seeking a faith-based primary school education for their children. Our low student-teacher ratios and our experienced faculty facilitate exploration, curiosity and problem solving.
In our elementary program, students will expand the skills they developed in our preschool as they explore engaging and complex units of study with an emphasis on the learning process rather than simply memorizing content. Play-based learning is active and interactive, giving students opportunities to explore their acquired knowledge through hands-on, engaging projects. Our students will become independent thinkers who know how to seek knowledge, question, and interpret it, and develop conclusions that are evidence-based. Character development continues into our elementary program, expanding upon the social-emotional skills learned in preschool to include generosity, respect and appreciation for yourself and others, diligence, global citizenship, personal-reflection, and a growth mindset.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
SPPS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. SPPS prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of perceived or actual race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, public assistance status, and any other characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and/or local laws.