Development Associate 

Seacrest is looking to add a Creative and energetic Development Associate to work in close partnership with the Director of Development to assist in implementing Seacrest’s fundraising strategies, major gift programs, special events, and Alumni and Parent involvement.  This position gets into the nitty gritty of implementation with parent and community involvement, driving schedules, and organizing data.  It is fun to be part of bringing the project to fruition!   Please send resumes to mdurham@seacrest.org.

Seacrest was recently voted #1 Best Private School in Collier County by Gulfshore Life Magazine.

Do you want to be part of our team that tells the community WHY we accomplished this designation?  Can you shape a message that takes the voice of Seacrest beyond our local community?

If you think strategically, love to write, and enjoy editing, Seacrest has the depth of material to make these tasks meaningful and fun!  We have a creative and innovative educational approach with partnerships between students, staff/faculty, and parents.  We aim to guide children to be the best that they can be: socially, emotionally, and academically. 

Seacrest is looking forward to adding a new, full-time team member to join the Marketing, Communications and Systems Department, to carry out all aspects of internal and external communications and marketing, work with all Divisions to effectively communicate Seacrest’s brand, educational approach, and our five areas of distinction.

Skills desired:

·         Ability and experience in implementing marketing campaigns from A to Z.

·         Be able to use all social media platforms from a marketing perspective (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other).

·         Ability to harness Google AdWords and online advertising to deliver calls to action.

·         Understanding of Inbound Marketing.

·         Advanced knowledge of Google G Suite and its programs: Drive, Docs, Meet, Slides, Sheets, Sites, Gmail

·         Experience with Creative Cloud and programs is a plus (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, InDesign)

·         Self-starter, motivated individual for a fast pace and creative team environment.

·         Prefer 5 years of experience in a marketing writing background, ideally in a non-profit and/or education sector.

·         Design, photography and videography skills are a plus.

Please research our website, especially our Mission, Core Values, and Areas of Distinction.  Are you able to translate our passion for the whole child into a campaign that reaches beyond our walls?  Please send resumes to mdurham@seacrest.org

Middle and Upper School Technology Teacher and Team Member

Do you like all areas of Tech? 

Love using technology to be creative?

Can you teach others to do the same? 

Seacrest Country Day School is looking for a Middle and Upper School Technology Teacher that passes this passion and skill set to our students and faculty.  

While this person primarily works with 6-12th grade students, they must be willing to work with students of all ages/skill levels and teachers in and outside the classroom.  The Technology teacher is integral to many programs, in addition to the technology classes, such as the Creative and Performing Arts productions, Yearbook teachers, the Seacrest Communications Director, classroom teachers, and others, creating a collaborative, full-bodied tech experience for our students.  There is some afterschool time required that includes such things as filming or providing extra tech support for school events and meeting in-house production deadlines.

This position not only requires a love of the creative process but must enjoy the teaming and teaching milieu.  The following skills are essential for this position:

·         Proficient with Apple Platform

·         Proficient with PC Platform

·         Proficient with Google G Suite and all programs in it: Drive, Docs, Meet, Slides, Sheets, Sites, Gmail

·         Proficient with Creative Cloud and programs in it: Premiere Pro, Photoshop, InDesign

·         Knowledge of broadcast, sound, lighting equipment

·         Photography and Videography skills

·         Current on new and emerging technology and how it relates to education

·         Knowledge of social media marketing

·         Journalism and storytelling writing

·         Familiar with common sense media digital citizenship

·         Knowledgeable with Html and Java coding languages

·         Knowledgeable of 3D printing and 3D

·         Knowledgeable of 3D cad design

·         Knowledgeable of app and game design

·         Knowledgeable of sound-mixing on various platforms

Seacrest Country Day School is looking for an Upper School Spanish Teacher for the school year 2020-21. 

Upper School Spanish Teacher with excitement for teaching all levels of students, beginners to advanced, to love the language.  Strong focus on cultural aspects as well as conversation, grammar, vocabulary, writing and literature. It would be a plus to have experience with several Spanish-speaking cultures and take a global approach to teach effective communication skills.

At Seacrest, we pride ourselves on giving our students the right social and emotional care to enable them to flourish and succeed.  We have 450 students through 12th grade and are a student-centered school.

Please review our website, especially our Mission and Core Values for a sense of our supportive environment. If your goals match our mission, please send your resume to mdurham@seacrest.org    

We encourage you to follow and interact with us on social media to gain a better understanding of our school, mission, and the Creative Inquiry our students, faculty, and staff are known for.

Upper-Level Elementary Teacher for school year 2020-2021

Seacrest Country Day School is looking for an Upper-Level Elementary Teacher for the school year 2020-2021.  We ​are looking for a teacher whose own passion for learning carries over to their students in the classroom.

We have a strong focus on interdisciplinary, creative classrooms that​ engages with students' interests while incorporating the lessons of the subject areas.  Our Elementary Teachers work collaboratively with teachers across grade levels and disciplines providing opportunities and expectations to be entrepreneurial; to search out new ways to engage​/inspire​ students, of all skill levels, in exploring lessons deeper and ensuring the academic growth of each student.

Seacrest has 450 students from PreSchool to 12th grade, with 15-20 students per class.  Our size allows teachers to build relationships with students, partner with parents, and be involved in the Seacrest community.  We are a mission-driven, student-centered school that seeks to fuel the desire to learn and cultivates character in our students.  

Please review our website, especially our Mission and Core Values, for a sense of our supportive environment.  If your goals match our mission, please send your resume to mdurham@seacrest.org  

Are you interested in being a substitute? 
Seacrest School would like to build a Substitute list for planned and unplanned absences in school year 2020-2021 for positions in our Early Learning program (ages 6 weeks to 2 years), Elementary, Middle, and Upper School classrooms.  

We have a positive, collaborative environment with class sizes between 12 and 20 students. We give our guest teachers strong support and direction with students who are interactive in the classrooms.

If you want to be added to our call list please identify the grade level and send a resume to mdurham@seacrest.org now so we have time to meet and discuss mutual needs before school starts.  Those wanting to work in Early Learning must be DCF certified.  All substitutes need to agree to a Level II background screening.

Band Director Middle and Upper School

Take the initiative to build the music and instrumental music education program. Teach students how to read music, play their instrument, and perform in ensembles. This position works in collaboration with other Performing Arts educators to create well-rounded performances throughout the year including: concert band, jazz ensemble, rock, and other solo and small ensemble showcases. This instructor will also work with the LS music instructor to integrate the use of instruments into the Lower School.  This position is full or part time depending on the individual and scheduling.  Bachelors required in music or equivalent combination of education with Minimum of 3 years of previous experience as a band director preferred.

Theater Director

Seacrest Country Day School is seeking a dynamic and innovative individual to teach dramatic performance including character development, artistic movement, choreography, improv and set design for middle and high school students.  Develop and implement theatre curriculum for high school and middle school students to facilitate an understanding of and an appreciation for all aspects of a theatrical production.  Act as a liaison with Lower School grade teachers to support performing arts initiatives in the Lower School, and organize at least one theatrical performance per age division.

This position will teach elective courses in the Upper School and must be comfortable creating and instructing drama curriculum.  They will create lesson plans, exercises and other activities to help students explore their interests. Candidates should be eager to work in a dynamic and collaborative team-based environment committed to joyful learning and self-expression.  This is a full time position with a B.A required, advanced degree preferred, five years teaching or commensurate experience with experience in musical theatre, Ability to teach harmonies and read music, and Have working knowledge of soundboard and stage equipment. 

Lower School Music Teacher

Make a permanent impact by teaching children (preschool to grade 5) the life-long love of music through singing, moving to music, and playing age-appropriate instruments.  Work with an energetic team to teach the whole-child with innovative and joyful experiences.   Collaborate and co-teach with Middle and Upper Arts Teachers, and individual classroom teachers to develop opportunities for performance.  Do you understand the developmental needs of elementary learners? Want to help instill your passion for music?  We are looking for an individual with at least a Bachelor’s Degree, 3 years teaching experience, and fluency in reading music.  Can be full or part time depending on the individual and scheduling.

Choral Instructor 6^th to 12^th grade

Get up and sing!  Work with the Band and Theater Instructors to get students involved in performance.  Develop new singers and push the mature vocalists to reach higher.  Select developmentally appropriate, yet challenging, music and materials for assigned courses and annual concerts/productions.   Must have the ability to teach harmony and reading music, motivate, lead and direct a show choir that can combine choral singing with choreographed movement.  We want to prepare students for competitions, extracurricular, and/or community performances.  This individual will also be asked to collaborate with the Lower School Music teacher to create an integrated PS-12 music program. This is a full time position.  Prefer a Bachelors in Music related field and 3 years’ experience in music instruction and performance.