About JCDS

Employment

Today, nearly sixty years later, the goals of our founders remain evident in our mission to provide a strong academic and character rich foundation for each student as JCDS educates children from Pre-K 3 through 6^th grade.
With an emphasis on intellectual exploration that involves project-based and hands-on learning experiences, JCDS prepares students for success at the next academic level and beyond. Strengthened by a dynamic, engaged and nurturing community of faculty and staff, JCDS students learn to approach challenges with confidence and perseverance resulting in the conviction that they can achieve great things.

Jacksonville Country Day School is an independent, nonsectarian, and multi-cultural school that serves students age three through 6th grade. Please send a cover letter and resume to careers@jcds.com if you are interested in applying for an open position.

Jacksonville Country Day School does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, Jacksonville Country Day School does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

Nathan Renstrom - Athletics and Camp Manager

“Being a part of the JCDS staff has afforded me many opportunities to help inspire creativity and imagination in future generations."

Current Openings:

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Teacher
Job Summary
Teachers are responsible for instructing, guiding, and supervising students in a positive learning environment that emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction; collaborating with other teachers, staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom goals and concerns; and communicating/collaborating with parents regarding instructional program and student progress. Teachers report to the Director of Education.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least one year of successful teaching experience
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in applicable field
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teachers will:
- Create a positive learning environment for students
- Set learning goals and develop learning plans to ensure student growth
- Teach, guide, and empower students with instructional activities and learning opportunities that promote problem solving, critical and creative thinking, collaboration, global/social awareness, inquiry, and integration across the disciplines
- Assess competency and/or developmental levels and provide feedback, support, and differentiation that will further student progress and achievement
- Communicate to parents about student growth, sharing methods for improvement and reinforcement in the home environment
- Participate in professional development and the school-wide culture of continual learning
- Communicate effectively with all school stakeholders
- Support the school and its mission
- Perform other duties as assigned by and in support of the Head of School
Extended Care Staff Member
Job Summary
The Extended Care Staff Member is responsible for the oversight of students in the extended care program. This includes but is not limited to planning age appropriate activities, supervision of students, and keeping accurate attendance records. The position reports to the Enrichment Services Manager.
Preferred Qualifications
- AA degree
- 3-5 years experience in an extended care setting
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Extended Care Staff Member will:
- Fill out monthly planning work sheets with appropriate age level activities.
- Keep accurate attendance records with sign in & sign out times.
- Serve snack.
- Provide constant supervision.
- Make sure extended classrooms are safe and clean.
- Create and follow a schedule for afternoon activities.
- Communicate with parents on student behavior, conduct, and performance.
- Develop appropriate discipline and reward strategies for student behavior.
- Communicate effectively with all school stakeholders.
- Support the school and its mission.
- Perform other duties as assigned by and in support of the Head of School.

Benefits at JCDS

Faculty and staff members who work full time at JCDS enjoy an excellent benefits plan, which includes:

Competitive medical, dental, and vision health benefits
Employer-paid life and disability insurance
Flexible spending and dependent care spending options
403b with generous employer match
Tuition remission
Commitment to professional development
Well-being benefits through Aetna Resources for Living
Holiday time off (Thanksgiving week, two-week Winter Break, one week Spring Break)

2020 Best Places to Work

JCDS was recognized by Jacksonville Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work.

Located In Jacksonville, FL, Jacksonville Country Day School is a private school for Pre-K 3 through 6th grade. JCDS prepares students for a healthy and productive lifetime of intellectual exploration, character development, and social responsibility.