Career Opportunities
Riverside Presbyterian Day School is a co-educational, independent elementary school with a mission to educate the mind, nurture the spirit and foster the development of the whole child. Riverside seeks to hire teachers and staff, especially faculty of diversity, who share our commitment to nurture children in developmentally appropriate ways. To express interest in working at RPDS, we respectfully request submission of a formal resume with a cover letter by mail or e-mail to Sarabeth Soule, Executive Assistant to Head of School, ssoule@rpds.com.
Riverside is an equal opportunity, at-will employer. We continually accept general inquiries for open positions.
Thank you for your interest in Riverside!
Open Jobs
- Director of Early Learning (PreK 3 - Kindergarten)
- Curriculum Coordinator (Part-Time)
- Facilities Director
- 2nd Grade Teacher
- 1st Grade Teacher
- 5th Grade Language Arts Teacher
- Riverside In The Afternoon (RITA) TEACHERS
- Substitutes & Instructional Aids
Director of Early Learning (PreK 3 - Kindergarten)
Riverside Presbyterian Day School, an independent, coeducational elementary (PreK - 6th grade) day school located in Jacksonville, Florida is conducting a search for a Director of the Early Learning Division to join the administrative team starting July 1, 2025.
The Director of Early Learning will be responsible for managing the day to day operations of the academic program for grade levels PreK-3 through Kindergarten. General duties include supporting, observing, supervising, and evaluating faculty in those grades; monitoring student progress and providing for individual academic and personal guidance as needed; overseeing the academic program, curriculum, and records; serving as primary liaison with parents; serving as a member of the administrative team; and working closely with the Associate Head of School, other Division Leaders, and members of the administrative team.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, inspire, and develop lower school faculty in matters of instruction, management, and professional growth.
- Oversee and coordinate the daily operations of the Early Learning Program while communicating effectively with faculty, staff, and parents on a regular basis.
- Ensure the curriculum and programs are implemented with excellence and fidelity.
- Provide a safe, orderly environment conducive to teaching and learning.
- Communicate regularly and effectively partner with parents in order to support the social, emotional, and intellectual development of all students.
- Provide an innovative and supportive teaching and learning environment while supervising, observing, and evaluating faculty.
- Oversee the documenting and reporting of student progress and report cards.
- Create and coordinate classroom and specialist teacher schedules.
- Meet regularly with grade level teams and support teachers.
- Maintain a standard of student conduct consistent with the school’s mission, values, and policies.
- Oversee the programming and staffing needs of the Camp Riverside summer program for PreK3-Kindergarten students.
- Attend various school functions including occasional weekend and evening events.
- Manage the lower school budget and expenditures in collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer
- Serve as a member of the Student Needs Committee and provide council and support to best serve the interest and needs of students, faculty, and parents.
- Communicate regularly with the Head of School regarding divisional events and issues.
- Meet regularly with the Associate Head of School and Division Directors to ensure consistency across divisions, including alignment of curriculum, programs, philosophy, and mission.
- In collaboration with the Head of School and Associate Head of School, interview and hire faculty, resource teachers, and learning support specialists.
Successful candidates will have the following qualifications:
- Demonstrated success as an elementary educator and administrator
- A minimum of a MA in an appropriate discipline is preferred
- Commitment to children and a strong understanding of childhood development, educational approaches, and curriculum
- Understanding of culturally competent teaching and differentiated instruction
- Ability to lead, inspire, support, and mentor faculty
- Ability to function as a collaborative member of a community
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all members of the school community
- High degree of empathy, integrity, and trustworthiness
- Warm personality and positive spirit
- Professional demeanor and a commitment to excellence and innovative education
- Good sense of humor, balanced perspective, and high emotional intelligence
- Proven ability to think strategically and creatively
Individuals interested in learning more about and applying for this position should send a resume, cover letter, references, and statement of educational philosophy (via e-mail or regular mail).
Sarabeth Soule
Executive Assistant to the Head of School
Riverside Presbyterian Day School
830 Oak Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
ssoule@rpds.com
Curriculum Coordinator (Part-Time)
Riverside Presbyterian Day School, an independent, coeducational elementary school (Pre-Kindergarten – 6th Grade) in Jacksonville, Florida, is seeking a part-time Curriculum Coordinator to join the Administrative Leadership Team beginning July 1, 2025.
As a key educational leader and instructional coach, the Curriculum Coordinator will collaborate with the Associate Head of School and Divisional Leaders to refine, develop, and implement curriculum and programs aligned with the mission and vision of RPDS. This role involves working closely with teachers and administrators to enhance instructional practices, support curriculum delivery, ensure alignment across grade levels, provide professional growth opportunities, and advance strategic academic goals. The Curriculum Coordinator will also serve on the Administrative Leadership Team, maintaining high academic standards while upholding the mission and integrity of RPDS.
Responsibilities:
- Inspire and empower teachers to grow in knowledge and understanding, teach with confidence, and find joy in their work.
- Train and coach teachers to know and understand the curriculum and provide them with feedback related to content delivery, best practices, and instructional strategies.
- Introduce innovative instructional methods and help teachers integrate new technology into their instruction
- Assist faculty with their work to incorporate differentiated instruction and global competencies into their teaching routines as necessary.
- Effectively communicate teaching and learning expectations and curriculum and programming changes to teachers and parents.
- Interpret student data to inform instructional decision-making and planning.
- In collaboration with divisional leadership, create and implement professional learning opportunities and coordinate professional development efforts across the school.
- In partnership with division leadership, drive curriculum alignment and progression across all grade levels
- Work closely with division leadership and the Associate Head of School to review, analyze, and articulate student testing data.
- Maintain curriculum documents and report on progress towards achieving strategic goals and priorities related to academics, programming, and faculty development.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated success as an elementary educator and administrator
- Master’s in Education, Curriculum and Design, and/or Leadership preferred
- Strong knowledge and background in curriculum design, implementation, and assessment.
- Capacity to provide support and guidance to teachers implementing new curriculum and methodologies.
- Prior experience in leading professional development, workshops, etc.
- Commitment to children and a strong understanding of childhood development, educational approaches, and curriculum
- Fluency and knowledge of best practices, classroom management, and educational theory
- Ability to analyze information, solve problems, and move forward with a chosen course of action
- Proven ability to think strategically and creatively while maintaining a strong attention to detail
- Understanding of culturally competent teaching and differentiated instruction
- Ability to lead, inspire, support, and mentor faculty
- Able to effectively interpret student data to inform curricular decisions
- Demonstrated experience forming positive working relationships with colleagues and the ability to effectively collaborate with others.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all members of the school community
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- High degree of empathy, integrity, and trustworthiness
- Professional demeanor, positive spirit, and a commitment to excellence and innovative education
- Good sense of humor, balanced perspective, and high emotional intelligence
Individuals interested in learning more about and applying for this position should send a resume, cover letter, references, and statement of educational philosophy (via e-mail or regular mail).
Sarabeth Soule, Executive Assistant to the Head of School
Riverside Presbyterian Day School
830 Oak Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
ssoule@rpds.com
Facilities Director
THE OPPORTUNITY
Riverside Presbyterian Day School (RPDS), an independent, co-educational elementary (PreK 3
- 6th) day school and Riverside Presbyterian Church (RPC), a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
congregation, located on the same campus in Jacksonville, Florida are conducting a search for a
Director of Facilities starting as soon as possible.
The Director of Facilities will report directly to the School and Church leadership (Head of
School and Senior Pastor) and collaborate closely with the School and Church’s administration
and leadership teams. The Director of Facilities is responsible for the care, maintenance, and
security of our shared campus’s physical plant. This role includes oversight, scheduling and
staffing of the facilities departments at both RPDS and RPC, management of maintenance
requests, scheduling of preventative maintenance, and inspections of the buildings and grounds
to ensure uninterrupted functioning and compliance, attention to capital projects in
coordination with the School and Church’s CFOs, and supervision of campus security. Success
in this role will require the ability to balance daily work requests, frequent event set-up
requests, long-term projects, and unexpected emergencies. A strong working relationship with
school and church leadership is crucial. Evenings and weekends are sometimes required to
meet the needs of the Riverside community. This is a twelve-month full-time exempt position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
● Establish and maintain a positive, supportive, and productive working environment
● Ensure facilities are clean and spaces are prepared for day-to-day events as well as special events and services.
● Develop and manage department schedules to ensure appropriate staffing and completion of all
duties and maintenance requests.
● Review completion times of work orders with staff to effectively manage the process and ensure
operational efficiency.
● Conduct weekly staff meetings within the department to ensure optimal performance.
Participate in the Church’s weekly all-staff meetings.
● Oversee campus wide inventory of supplies and equipment needed for daily operations.
● Coordinate inventory controls and management around disposables (paper products, etc.) to
ensure proper supplies are on-hand and re-orders are cost effective and within budget.
● Manage ground maintenance of both the School and Church to ensure the property is clear of
any unsightly accumulation of trash and debris.
● Partner with School CFO and Church Property and Maintenance Committee to solicit bids,
evaluate proposals, and recommend outside contractors as necessary for facility, grounds, and
maintenance tasks.
● Supervise the work of outside contractors, including the School’s contracted cleaning company,
to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks, as well as compliance with contractual
agreements, safety standards, and School/Church policies and procedures.
● Collaborate with CFOs to develop strategies for addressing deferred maintenance and other
replacement projects.
● Act as a mentor to all direct reports so they may grow in skill and understanding of their role
and responsibilities.
● Conduct routine inspections of all campus facilities for maintenance and custodial needs.
● Schedule, implement, and manage a preventive maintenance program for all machinery and
equipment.
● Develop detailed holiday and summer work plans to maximize facilities and maintenance updates when students and church members are not on campus.
● Respond promptly, confidently, and efficiently to campus emergencies.
● Ensure timely completion of regular facility assessments and develop a priority list for buildings
and grounds maintenance, including the preparation of cost estimates.
● Work in collaboration with School and Church CFOs to build and manage an annual budget for
plant operations, maintenance, and capital improvements for both RPDS and RPC.
● Oversee campus security, including outside security officers, security cameras, and access
control systems. Coordinate any needs or updates with the school’s Director of Technology
and the Church’s Director of Communications and Technology.
● Serve as contact for security monitoring companies. Issue keys and pass cards and maintain
associated records.
● Collaborate and plan with Church and School Administration in crisis planning, fire drills,
lockdown and evacuation drills.
● Assist with the interviewing and selection of department personnel.
● Must be present and/or have staffing in place for after-hours programming and events.
● Maintain and properly store school golf carts.
● Create and maintain a plan for campus safety in advance of inclement weather.
● Perform other duties as assigned by School or Church Management.
QUALIFICATIONS
● Faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and commitment to the ministries of his Church.
● Strong management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
● Demonstrated ability to problem solve and work in collaboration with others to complete tasks.
● Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent job-related experience, with a minimum of 5 years of
full-time professional experience as a facilities manager.
● Extensive background in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, custodial care, and related infrastructure
consistent with an independent school.
● Working knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to the operations and maintenance
of school facilities.
● Proven success developing and balancing an annual budget.
● Experience with cost estimation of remodeling and facilities improvement projects.
● Experience designing and implementing preventative maintenance programs.
● Knowledge of building management systems, including HVAC and fire alarm controls.
● Proficient with technology, including spreadsheets, databases, inventory and project management software.
● Possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
● Previous experience with large capital projects is a plus.
● Must clear Level II Background Screening through DCF and FDLE.
CONTACT
Candidates should submit an application, including cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references, to Sarabeth Soule, Executive Assistant to the Head of School,
ssoule@rpds.com.
2nd Grade Teacher
Riverside Presbyterian Day School, an independent co-educational elementary (PreK 3 – 6th Grade) day school located in Jacksonville, FL seeks a full-time 2nd Grade Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.
Riverside Presbyterian Day School is an FCIS accredited, independent co-educational elementary day school located in Jacksonville, FL. Teachers at Riverside Presbyterian Day School participate fully in the life of the school. These duties and responsibilities include developing and delivering a robust curriculum, observing and assessing student progress, preparing written report card comments, participating in parent-teacher conferences, effectively communicating with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators, attending grade level and full faculty meetings, serving on content area or school life committees, and duties related to the supervision of lunch, recess, and dismissal.
RPDS teachers work in a tight community and team-teaching environment to coordinate, organize and deliver the challenging RPDS curriculum. We are an educational community of “self-starters” who do not wait to be told to act. All teachers are vital ambassadors for the school.
RPDS faculty and staff are committed to providing an engaging academic program in a loving environment. Teachers are expected to model the stance of a lifelong learner, actively seeking out and participating in both school-based and off-site professional development that supports the Schools mission and goals.
General Responsibilities:
- To support the school mission to foster the intellectual, physical and spiritual growth of each child;
- To support the school’s leadership and its fellow employees to fulfill the school mission;
- To research, prepare and deliver captivating, developmentally appropriate content consistent with the school’s grade-level expectations and goals;
- To exercise appropriate classroom management and maintain classroom discipline;
- To complete all paperwork (i.e. recordkeeping, grading, reporting, etc.) relating to the teaching assignment in a timely fashion and as directed;
- To utilize strong interpersonal and communication skills in substantive, accurate and sensitive meetings with students and parents to properly share information relative to student progress;
- To actively participate in furthering curriculum development and assessment, resources, facilities, and activities that support your teaching area and to participate in furthering the educational model of the school;
- To display a willingness to advance your own educational and professional development through a demonstrated desire to keep “growing;”
- To display knowledge of child development theory and successful educational techniques and practice;
- To provide a happy, encouraging, supportive and caring environment for children;
- To exercise independent judgment, and to manage and impart confidential information;
- To actively participate in all scheduled meetings as required by school, divisional directors and/or curriculum coordinator;
- To embrace modern technological methods of instruction, reporting and communication within the school community;
- To assist as necessary in the search for candidates to fill teaching vacancies;
- Assist other school duties as directed by the Assistant Head of School and/or the Head of School.
Qualifications & Skills:
● A Bachelor’s degree with teaching qualification or equivalent;
● Experience as an elementary classroom teacher with a proven track record of excellence in teaching and classroom management;
● A commitment to global and cultural competency, and a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community;
● A strong knowledge and understanding of child development and best practices in education;
● Outstanding interpersonal and problem-solving skills;
● A proven ability to use and integrate technology effectively into the classroom setting to enhance and enrich the student learning experience;
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
● Creative and visionary with a growth mindset and willingness to innovate and collaborate with others;
● Empathetic, supportive, good sense of humor, and a positive disposition.
1st Grade Teacher
Riverside Presbyterian Day School, an independent co-educational elementary (PreK 3 – 6th Grade) day school located in Jacksonville, FL seeks a full-time 1st Grade Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.
Riverside Presbyterian Day School is an FCIS accredited, independent co-educational elementary day school located in Jacksonville, FL. Teachers at Riverside Presbyterian Day School participate fully in the life of the school. These duties and responsibilities include developing and delivering a robust curriculum, observing and assessing student progress, preparing written report card comments, participating in parent-teacher conferences, effectively communicating with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators, attending grade level and full faculty meetings, serving on content area or school life committees, and duties related to the supervision of lunch, recess, and dismissal.
RPDS teachers work in a tight community and team-teaching environment to coordinate, organize and deliver the challenging RPDS curriculum. We are an educational community of “self-starters” who do not wait to be told to act. All teachers are vital ambassadors for the school.
RPDS faculty and staff are committed to providing an engaging academic program in a loving environment. Teachers are expected to model the stance of a lifelong learner, actively seeking out and participating in both school-based and off-site professional development that supports the Schools mission and goals.
General Responsibilities:
- To support the school mission to foster the intellectual, physical and spiritual growth of each child;
- To support the school’s leadership and its fellow employees to fulfill the school mission;
- To research, prepare and deliver captivating, developmentally appropriate content consistent with the school’s grade-level expectations and goals;
- To exercise appropriate classroom management and maintain classroom discipline;
- To complete all paperwork (i.e. record keeping, grading, reporting, etc.) relating to the teaching assignment in a timely fashion and as directed;
- To utilize strong interpersonal and communication skills in substantive, accurate and sensitive meetings with students and parents to properly share information relative to student progress;
- To actively participate in furthering curriculum development and assessment, resources, facilities, and activities that support your teaching area and to participate in furthering the educational model of the school;
- To display a willingness to advance your own educational and professional development through a demonstrated desire to keep “growing;”
- To display knowledge of child development theory and successful educational techniques and practice;
- To provide a happy, encouraging, supportive and caring environment for children;
- To exercise independent judgment, and to manage and impart confidential information;
- To actively participate in all scheduled meetings as required by school, divisional directors and/or curriculum coordinator;
- To embrace modern technological methods of instruction, reporting and communication within the school community;
- To assist as necessary in the search for candidates to fill teaching vacancies;
- Assist other school duties as directed by the Assistant Head of School and/or the Head of School.
Qualifications & Skills:
● A Bachelor’s degree with teaching qualification or equivalent;
● Experience as an elementary classroom teacher with a proven track record of excellence in teaching and classroom management;
● A commitment to global and cultural competency, and a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community;
● A strong knowledge and understanding of child development and best practices in education;
● Outstanding interpersonal and problem-solving skills;
● A proven ability to use and integrate technology effectively into the classroom setting to enhance and enrich the student learning experience;
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
● Creative and visionary with a growth mindset and willingness to innovate and collaborate with others;
● Empathetic, supportive, good sense of humor, and a positive disposition.
5th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Riverside Presbyterian Day School, an independent co-educational elementary (PreK 3 – 6th Grade) day school located in Jacksonville, FL seeks a full-time 5th Grade Language Arts Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.
The ideal candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of his/her teaching assignment and will have demonstrated success in teaching students in an elementary setting. A strong background in Language Arts is essential to the role as well as an enthusiasm and passion for the subject. The candidate should also possess the skills necessary to inspire learning and enhance the overall educational experience by fostering students’ academic, ethical, social, and emotional development in accordance with the Riverside Presbyterian Day School mission and philosophy.
Teachers at Riverside Presbyterian Day School participate fully in the life of the school. These duties and responsibilities include observing and assessing student progress, preparing written report card comments, participating in parent-teacher conferences, effectively communicating with the grade level team as well as parents, attending grade level and full faculty meetings, serving on content area or school life committees, and duties related to the supervision of lunch, recess, and dismissal.
RPDS faculty and staff are committed to providing an engaging academic program in a loving environment. Throughout the year, teachers are provided opportunities to participate in both school-based and off-site professional development.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and implement developmentally appropriate lessons and units of study consistent with the 5th Grade Language Arts curriculum.
- Provide learning opportunities that afford students the opportunity to observe the world and apply their knowledge and understanding of concepts and skills.
- Differentiate instruction as needed to meet the needs of all students.
- Collaborate with classroom and specialist teachers to develop cross-departmental units of inquiry that foster creativity, deep thinking, and self-expression.
- Use appropriate classroom management strategies and provide a supporting and caring learning environment for children where each child feels safe to create, share their perspectives, follow their passions, and take risks.
- Use formative and summative assessment to evaluate and inform student learning and growth.
- Maintain an organized, inclusive classroom environment, including the display of students’ work, classroom guidelines, bulletin boards, and a neat and orderly appearance, conducive to student learning.
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues on a regular basis and share information relative to student progress.
- Keep written records of student progress and growth for grading and reporting purposes.
- Actively engage in the school community by participating in faculty meetings, recess and lunch duties, and additional school events.
- Enhance one’s own knowledge, understanding, and skill through ongoing professional development.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree with teaching qualification or equivalent.
- Experience as a Language Arts teacher in an elementary, middle school, or similar setting is preferred.
- A commitment to global and cultural competencies.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of child development and best practices in education.
- Outstanding interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to use and integrate technology effectively into the classroom setting to enhance or enrich the student learning experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- A creative, visionary teacher with a growth mindset and willingness to innovate and collaborate with others.
- Empathetic, supportive, good sense of humor, and a positive disposition.
Riverside In The Afternoon (RITA) TEACHERS
Our Riverside in the Afternoon (RITA) program typically has unique needs based upon enrollment. Please contact Mrs. Julia Davis at jhdavis@rpds.com with inquiries about the RITA program and its potential openings.
Substitutes & Instructional Aids
Riverside Presbyterian Day School (RPDS) is currently accepting applications for substitute teachers (aka Guest Teachers) to support teaching and learning in grades PreK 3 through 6th Grade. Qualified, credentialed candidates should contact Sarabeth Soule (ssoule@rpds.com) to schedule an interview and to learn more about the application process. RPDS is an Independent school located in the heart of the Riverside community and is accredited by Florida Counsel of Independent Schools.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities
- Actively supervise the learning environment to ensure student safety at all times.
- Maintain a positive rapport with students, characterized by respect, patience, and care.
- Deliver instruction per the teacher’s lesson plans to ensure that learning objectives are met.
- Manage discipline in a way that is consistent with the School’s philosophy and methods.
- Reach out to grade-level colleagues or the Division Director for assistance when needed.
- Document important aspects of the day by leaving a detailed note in the provided Lesson Plans.
- Protect student confidentiality when reflecting on guest teaching experiences with others.
Attributes
- Demonstrates enthusiasm for and commitment to the mission of RPDS.
- Has excellent interpersonal skills, including being courteous, professional, and helpful.
- Has excellent communication skills.
- Is reliable, punctual and open to feedback.
Credentials & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Possession of valid teaching certification preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years successful teaching experience preferred.
- Knowledge of child development and learning theory preferred.
- Successful results of criminal and employment background check.
We refer qualified, credentialed teachers interested in substituting at RPDS to the independent school division of Kelly Services to meet our classroom needs during staff absences.
EEO Statement
Riverside Presbyterian Day School is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. It is the School’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.
It is the intent and resolve of the School to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
Benefits
Sarabeth Soule
Executive Assistant to
the Head of School
ssoule@rpds.com
Working at RPDS...
“Teaching at RPDS for 16 years has truly been a privilege for me! Each year I am grateful to be a part of what I believe is the RPDS commitment- to grow academically, spiritually and socially-emotionally strong citizens.”
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