Second Grade Associate Teacher
Shorecrest Preparatory School, a PK-12 independent school in St. Petersburg, Florida is accepting applications for a highly motivated, creative, intellectually engaged Associate Classroom Teacher for second grade for the 2026-2027 school year. The school’s approach to teaching strikes a balance between the progressive and the pragmatic, developing lifelong learners who excel not only in colleges and universities, but also in their professional and personal adult lives. The Lower School is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community of faculty, staff and families; Shorecrest seeks applications from candidates who contribute to an atmosphere in which all are valued and supported.
The ideal candidate is caring, creative, energetic and passionate about education. They have the desire to grow in an innovative professional learning community, love working with children, and are enthusiastic about teaching and learning. Candidates must be willing to collaborate with faculty and families, be flexible in order to meet the needs of the school community, and committed to the School’s Mission, educational approach, and Core Values.
Essential Functions
- Committed to child-centered educational teaching practices
- Experienced working with children in a classroom setting
- Embraces implementing a multicultural classroom and a social-emotional curriculum
- Committed to inclusion and issues of social justice and equity
- Able to be self-directed and take initiative
- Provide whole, small group, and individual instruction
- Implement teaching strategies used and modeled by the lead teacher
- Prepare interest centers, including needed materials and supplies and support inquiry project-based learning
- Supervise the classroom
- Help maintain a clean and organized learning environment
- Attend recommended training programs and conferences
- Supervise outside playground activities
- Help with the operation of audio/visual aids (projectors, etc.)
- Follow directions given by the lead teacher or immediate supervisor
- Participating in the school community events
- Perform other related duties assigned by the administration team and classroom Teacher
- High school degree (bachelor’s or master’s degree preferred)
- Interest in working with children in an educational setting
- Good verbal skills with students, colleagues, and parents
- Demonstrated organizational skills
- Able to use basic office equipment
- Proficient with instructional technology and web-based tools in the classroom
The Associate Teacher position allows individuals to gain experience working in the field of education and with students and faculty in one of Florida’s best independent schools. Interested candidates should fill out the online application.