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St. Mary’s Episcopal School is seeking Elementary School teachers for the 2025-26 school year.

St. Mary’s Episcopal School is a parish elementary school in Edmond, with an enrollment of 275 students, in preschool through fifth grade. The mission of St. Mary’s Episcopal School is to provide quality academic programs in an environment fostering respect for faith, family, others, and self.

Salary and benefits are competitive.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Exhibits enthusiasm for teaching and learning
• Make subject matter relevant and applicable to life beyond the classroom
• Empowers students to explore the world with curiosity
• Has experience designing innovative curriculum and diverse assessments
• Scaffolds the learning experience to provide guidance and support for all students
• Finds joy in professional development and continued growth as a lead learner
• Believes in the importance of We and strives for valuable collaboration with colleagues
• Balances personal and professional commitments to model for students a life of balance, purpose, and joy

Responsibilities:

• Prepare daily lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate for both age and skill level
• Provide structure through positive classroom management in order to foster confidence, creativity, and learning
• Participate in curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions
• Support and adhere to administration and school-wide policies

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Elementary Education Certification 
• Deep understanding of child development and best practices in education
• Ability to utilize technology to enhance student learning
• Positive, proactive, and clear communication style with colleagues, students, and parents

To Apply:
Please submit a resume and letters of recommendation to Michael Zeigler, Head of School, at mzeigler@smesedmond.org. 
 

St. Mary’s Episcopal School is seeking Early Childhood teachers for the 2025-26 school year.

St. Mary’s Episcopal School is a parish elementary school in Edmond, with an enrollment of 275 students, in preschool through fifth grade. The mission of St. Mary’s Episcopal School is to provide quality academic programs in an environment fostering respect for faith, family, others, and self.

Salary and benefits are competitive.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Exhibits enthusiasm for teaching and learning
• Makes subject matter relevant and applicable to life beyond the classroom
• Empowers students to explore the world with curiosity
• Has experience designing innovative curriculum and diverse assessments
• Scaffolds the learning experience to provide guidance and support for all students
• Finds joy in professional development and continued growth as a lead learner
• Believes in the importance of We and strives for valuable collaboration with colleagues
• Balances personal and professional commitments to model for students a life of balance, purpose, and joy

Responsibilities:

• Prepare daily lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate for both age and skill level
• Provide structure through positive classroom management in order to foster confidence, creativity, and learning
• Participate in curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions
• Support and adhere to administration and school-wide policies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Early Childhood/Elementary Certification 
• Deep understanding of child development and best practices in education
• Ability to utilize technology to enhance student learning
• Positive, proactive, and clear communication style with colleagues, students, and parents

To Apply:
Please submit a resume and letters of recommendation to Michael Zeigler, Head of School at mzeigler@smesedmond.org. 
 

St. Mary’s Episcopal School is seeking a Permanent Substitute for the 2025-26 school year.

Permanent Substitute works for the duration of a school year and is available to substitute teach in classrooms where a staff member is absent. Permanent Substitutes can expect to cover a variety of short-term and long-term assignments in all grade levels based on the school’s needs. The Permanent Substitute may also be required to perform other duties as assigned when no substitute teacher assignments are available.

Salary and benefits are competitive.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Flexible and willing to adapt to change with short notice
• Ability to teach day-to-day assignments or longer term assignments
• Ability to instruct and communicate well with elementary students
• Ability to communicate with parents
• Ability to collaborate with others
• Willingness to help supervise students
• Positive attitude
• Teaching experience preferred
• Willingness and ability to work every day

Responsibilities:

• Instruct students in assigned classroom by using lesson plans provided by the teacher or by enacting new lesson plans
• Maintain classroom safety
• Attend and contribute in staff meetings, professional development activities and teacher institutes
• Perform supervision duties as assigned
• Assist in development of curricular materials as assigned
• Perform Ad Hoc duties that are not listed

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Early Childhood or Elementary Certification Preferred
• Positive, proactive, and clear communication style with colleagues, students, and parents

To Apply:
Please submit a resume and letters of recommendation to Michael Zeigler, Head of School, at mzeigler@smesedmond.org. 
 

Substitute teachers are always encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should send an application and resume to Stacy Javaheri, Dean of Faculty, at sjavaheri@smesedmond.org.

St. Mary's Episcopal School is seeking fun, energetic, and flexible teachers for the School's Before and After School Program - Beyond the Classroom (BTC). BTC students are all enrolled at St. Mary's Episcopal School and range in age from 2.5 years old - 5th grade. BTC runs from 7:15-8:15 each morning and 3:15-6:00 each evening. Flexible days and hours are available. 

Applicants should be personable, creative, flexible, and have a genuine desire to work with elementary and early childhood aged students in a private school environment.

This is an ideal job for a candidate pursuing a degree in education. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide a positive, nurturing, and safe environment for each individual student.
• Supervise children in a variety of environments - playground, technology lab, classrooms, etc.
• Treat children with dignity and respect
• Help maintain a neat and organized space
• Supervises activities to ensure safety at all times
• Report to the Director any problem which may occur with the children
• Greets parents and children with salutations and smiles
• Maintains a professional attitude at all times

Qualifications:

• GED preferred
• Must have a warm and friendly personality, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, be able to relate well to children, and be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the School's program and philosophy.

To Apply:

Interested applicants should send a completed application to Derinda Heaslet, BTC Director, at btc@smesedmond.org

SMES BTC Application

St. Mary's is known for a culture of support from peers, and also parents. The generous Parent Organization sponsors Teacher Appreciation Week, celebrates faculty birthdays, and hosts luncheons for faculty at the beginning of the school year and at Christmas. Our Beau Geste Gala regularly funds faculty-led projects. Faculty participate in professional development twice a year at the school, and also enjoy special faculty chapel services at the beginning and end of each school year. 

Faculty enjoy School Holidays (including Spring, Fall, Thanksgiving and Christmas Breaks), as well as emergency, bereavement, and paid sick leave. 

• Medical Insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• AFLAC

After one year of employment the School contributes 2% of the employee's monthly salary; after two years of employment the School contributes up to an additional 6% match. 

Participation in this plan decreases employee taxable income and includes dependent care and unreimbursed medical and dental expenses. 

Faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in professional development and the School may financially support approved courses of study, workshops, and conferences. 

• 50% tuition discount for children of faculty and staff
• Complimentary before and after school care for children of faculty and staff
• Access to classroom discretionary funds for supplies and materials
• Opportunities to enhance your St. Mary's experience and share your unique talents through tutoring, after-school clubs, and being part of Summer at St. Mary's.