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[POSTED 17 May 2012] St. John's Academy is now seeking applicants and hiring new teaching positions for the forthcoming 2012-2013 school year (with teaching to begin in early September 2012). Available posts and teaching positions are described below. We are accepting application materials with immediate effect; review, selection and appointment is on a rolling basis as materials are received, until posts are filled.

ABOUT ST. JOHN’S ACADEMY:

Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), the Saint John of San Francisco Orthodox Academy is an Eastern Orthodox Christian, coeducational, non-profit, college-preparatory, full-time day school founded in 1994 for grades K-12. Dedicated to the memory of St. John of San Francisco, the great modern-day Wonderworker who had a particular love and ministry toward children, the Academy is an English-speaking, fully pan-Orthodox institution that seeks to take the vibrant spiritual, moral and educational heritage of traditional Orthodox Christianity and offer it to the world—including both Orthodox and non-Orthodox students and families.

Building upon a Classical curriculum and model, the Academy’s 18 years of operation have equipped it to develop its own vibrant educational context, rooted in traditional Orthodox Christian understandings of the human person, community, learning and growth. Fostering the highest-level of academic integrity and standards, St. John’s aims to participate with parents in the development of children who are well informed in both liberal arts and modern sciences, delivered in an integrated manner that fosters discussion, conversation, and a holistic engagement with learning and faith. We aim to equip our students with an education grounded in our faith, with an ethical and moral foundation that will enable them to live as devout Christians in the modern world.

Rooted securely in its Orthodox heritage, St. John’s has more recently become dedicated to sharing its life and mission with the whole Christian community. It actively seeks out and welcomes students of all Christian traditions who desire a dynamic, integrated education within the context of a school inspired and motivated by traditional Orthodox Christianity.

Our mission is exemplified in our Expected Schoolwide Learning Results, which are the focal point of all our work. Students are expected to: (1) Know, understand and implement the basic beliefs and practices of the Orthodox Christian faith in one’s personal life; (2) Be prepared to live as a truly useful member of society who practices Christian citizenship towards others and true Orthodox piety towards God; (3) Be able to think critically and analytically; (4) Be able to express oneself in an effective and confident manner; and (5) Acquire the motivation and ability to strive for intellectual excellence.

CURRENT POST OFFERINGS [Updated 17 May 2012]:

CRITICAL NOTE: Please DO NOT simply e-mail us your resumé; it is necessary for ALL employment applications to be submitted according to the instructions in the 'HOW TO APPLY' section at the bottom of this page.

• FULL-TIME MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER. We are seeking a full-time appointment to take on a full suite of English teaching for grades 7-12, divided into 7th, 8th, 9th, and a combined 10th/11th grade cohorts, as well as a critical 12th grade AP-level class. This appointment is being made as part of a re-focusing of the Academy's Classical English program, with a particular emphasis on writing skills. The ideal applicant will have an active, enthusiastic passion for his/her subject and an ability to foster in our students a zeal for English literature, grammar, reading, writing and expression; will be able to manage an intensive workload covering multiple grade-levels and high skill sets in small class-size settings; will be able to assist in developing and above all work to a clearly benchmarked curriculum; and will have a particular focus on improving students' writing skills. This position is being offered with a base annual salary of $31,000, in addition to which the employed teacher will also receive medical insurance coverage and a modest Simple IRA retirement contribution from the Academy.
• A RANGE OF PART-TIME TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES, for which the Academy happily entertains applications from individuals who can teach in one or more of the following categories, or in combination (part time teaching contracts offer a pay scale of between $16-25 per hour, depending on subject specialism, experience, and other qualifying factors):
• Up to eight (8) hours per week of Religion teaching for grades 2-6. The religion program for these grade levels is divided into a combined 2nd/3rd grade session, and separate sessions for the 4th, 5th and 6th grades, with each session meeting two hours per week. We seek teachers who can lovingly, enthusiastically and piously instruct children in the life, heritage and beliefs of Orthodox Christianity, building them up in an understanding of the Faith as well as fostering an active love for the Church and her life. Preference is given to Orthodox clergy or monastics, or individuals with Orthodox seminary/theological training. Serving priests who might be able to take on only one session per week (i.e. two hour-long classes per week) are enthusiastically encouraged to apply.
• Up to nineteen (19) hours per week of 5th & 6th grade English teaching. We are looking for a teacher or teachers eager to engage in critical English instruction with these pivotal grade levels, to work in concert with the new appointment for Middle and High School English teaching. The 5th grade class meets seven (7) hours a week and the 6th grade class meets twelve (12) hours per week, engaging in a rich Classical curriculum that focuses on engagement with classic literary works as well as a strong focus on grammar, written language skills, and other core materials. For the 6th grade class we are looking in particular for an individual with a committed ability to draw out written skills.
• Ten (10) hours per week of elementary school (5th and 6th grade) Mathematics teaching. We seek a teacher or teacher to provide comprehensive mathematics instruction to each of these grade levels, each of which meets five (5) hours per week. Particularly important is an ability to make a sometimes challenging subject matter 'come alive' to students, and to foster individual support and encouragement in the learning process.
• Five (5) hours per week of AP Physics teaching for the 12th grade, with a possibility also of five (5) hours of Chemistry teaching for the 11th grade. The Academy will have a small but energetic 12th grade class in the 2012-2013 school year, and we are seeking a skilled and energetic teacher to provide instruction for our critical AP Physics course, taught at five (5) hours per week. It is possible that an 11th grade Chemistry class will also require a teacher; but this is not yet certain, and at present we are accepting applications only from individuals interested to teach Physics as their main interest.
• Up to twenty-five (25) hours per week of History instruction, including teaching at the 6th, 8th, 9th and combined 10th/11th grade levels, and also the 12th grade program (divided into 1 semester of US Government and 1 semester of economics. The Academy has a wide range of availability for teachers interested in conveying the rich dimensions of history to students from the 6th to 12th grades. Each grade level session meets five (5) hours per week, and each focuses on a different overarching branch in history (world history, American history, etc.). If you have a passion for history and a love for conveying that passion to young people, we encourage your immediate application.
• REGARDING ALL PART-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS, PLEASE NOTE: The Academy offers its part-time teaching positions at a contracted rate for year-long service. Part-time teachers who work more than twenty (20) hours per week will also receive medical insurance coverage from the Academy; and part-time teachers who earn more than $5,000.00 per year from their employment with the Academy will also receive a modest Simple IRA retirement plan contribution from the school.

OVERVIEW

The North American Chaplain is a part-time, paid position for an Orthodox Clergyman. This position will report to the OCF Executive Director and will work to serve the spiritual needs of OCF by, among other things:

1. Providing resources, materials and support to the local OCF chaplains;
2. Coordinating the OCF Chaplaincy Network of regional, district and local OCF chaplains; and
3. Handling ecclesiastical/spiritual issues brought to his attention from both the staff of the OCF North American Office and the local OCF chapters.

SCHEDULE

The North American Chaplain is a half-time salaried position serving OCF exclusively for two days per week.  OCF and his non-OCF ministry assignment (i.e., parish or agency) will jointly determine which days per week will be dedicated to OCF work.  Additionally, occasional travel will be required for meetings, conferences and training, as well as visits with regional, district or local chaplains.  An effort will be made to avoid travel on Sundays and Major Feasts, but on rare occasions, these conflicts may be unavoidable.

LOCATION

The North American Chaplain will serve from his current location. A small stipend will be provided to help cover OCF-related office expenses.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The North American Chaplain’s duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

1. Budgeting, planning and executing the annual meetings of the regional chaplains;
2. Budgeting, planning and executing the annual OCF Chaplains’ Conference;
3. Facilitating the work of the regional chaplains through direct contact and a monthly conference call;
4. Filling vacancies that open for any of the regional chaplain positions;
5. Coordinating the work of the regional chaplains with the advisor and students of the Student Advisory Board (SAB);
6. Working to establish print and online resources and materials for local OCF chaplains; and
7. Assisting with all issues of an ecclesiastical or spiritual nature, and when appropriate, consulting with the Assembly of Canonical Bishops’ Hierarchical Overseer for OCF.

Manage the day-to-day affairs of this small preschool.

Uphold a high quality preschool curriculum

Manage all licensing requirements

Responsible for scheduling staff, communicating with parents, reporting to the parish council

A year round salaried position

Vacation, holiday, and sick benefits

Contact: catherinevarkas@gmail.com

Catherine Varkas 727-937-7122

St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Preschool is looking for quality teachers with knowledge of the Greek Orthodox Faith. We will implement new hands on Orthodox curriculum this fall.

Please apply if you would like to live and work in Tarpon Springs Florida.

Full and part time openings

Send resume to catherinevarkas@gmail.com

Or call Catherine Varkas 727-937-7122