We welcome applications from local, regional, national, and international candidates. As an independent college preparatory school committed to challenging and supporting each individual student, Shorecrest seeks people with talent, dedication and professionalism who are firmly committed to the Shorecrest Core Values of Responsibility, Respect, Integrity, Knowledge and Compassion.
Current Opportunities
Lower School Fourth Grade Teacher
Lower School Kindergarten Associate Teacher
Middle School Seventh Grade English Teacher
Middle School STEAM and Technology Teacher
Upper School Possible part-time Physics Teacher
Working at Shorecrest
Shorecrest offers regionally competitive salaries and benefits, with additional consideration for advanced degrees and supplemental responsibilities. Benefits for eligible roles include:
- Daily lunch during the school year
- Group medical, vision and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement savings program through TIAA
- 50% tuition remission for children of employees, including reduced fee or free Auxiliary Programs including summer programs, clubs and activities, and extended day.
Shorecrest is located in St. Petersburg, at the hub of the larger Tampa Bay Area which also includes the cities of Tampa, Clearwater and Sarasota. Known as "the Sunshine City" for its some 361 days of sunshine per year, St. Petersburg has been a national and international destination to live, work, and play thanks to its beautiful weather, bustling arts and culture, innovative business climate, and an overall high quality of life for its residents.
Learn more about what makes St. Petersburg and the Tampa Bay Area special:
Visit St. Pete / Clearwater
iLovetheBurg.com
Guide to Greater Tampa Bay
St. Pete Chamber of Commerce
Shorecrest is accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools.
Shorecrest is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS); academic organizations including the Cum Laude Society; professional associations like the Association of College Counselors of Independent Schools (AACIS), MISBO, and the Enrollment Management Association; and local organizations including the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce; among others.
Shorecrest has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School since 2016.
Just as our teachers do for their students, Shorecrest seeks to foster a commitment to lifelong learning in our employees. Faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in ongoing professional learning opportunities, including continuing education, professional conferences, networking with peers at other schools, and more.
- Each school year Shorecrest hosts multiple professional days without students on campus for faculty and staff to participate in on-site professional development organized at the department or division level or through the Center of Innovative Teaching and Learning.
- Through ongoing faculty and staff meetings and professional learning communities, Shorecrest faculty share their experiences and expertise with one another, presenting recent takeaways from a conference or accreditation visit, teaching a new tech skill, or a variety of other intra-school professional topics.
Application Process
For posted roles of current openings, please follow the application instructions listed on the job description, which may vary by role.
All applicants for all roles are required to submit a completed Employment Application and applicants are subject to background checks. Letters of recommendation, college transcripts, and other formal documentation will be requested by the School as needed. If you are interested in being placed on a substitute teacher list, please note this on the Application.
For general employment inquiries or to submit an application / resume to keep on file, please contact [email protected]. We receive a high volume of applications and strive to respond in a timely manner to each one; response time may vary depending on the level of interest for any given role. Applicants are welcome to reach out to check the status of an application.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity and prohibiting discrimination in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, disability/handicap, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you believe you have been treated inconsistently with this policy, please immediately report your concern or questions regarding the School’s compliance with the application and administration of the School’s nondiscrimination policies to Kristine Grant, In-house Counsel 5101 First Street Northeast, St. Petersburg, Florida 33703, (727)-522-2111, [email protected] or to the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR). You will not be retaliated against for bringing forth a complaint in good faith.
Shorecrest participates in E-Verify.