Deliver rigorous Honors English instruction using a flipped classroom model focusing on literature, composition, and rhetoric. Serve as an academic advisor to student-athletes, providing guidance and weekly progress reports to parents.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Education or a relevant field and a valid teaching certification, with a Master's degree and IB/Cambridge experience preferred. Candidates must have at least 2 years of secondary teaching experience, ideally in an Honors or college-preparatory setting.
Summary Saint Leo Academy, a premier international sports academy boarding school affiliated with Saint Leo University, seeks a dynamic Honors ENGLISH TEACHER to deliver rigorous, college-preparatory instruction in Honors English Literature, Composition, Rhetoric, and Critical Analysis. The ideal candidate will embrace a flipped classroom model, foster deep critical thinking and inquiry, and support student-athletes in balancing elite athletic training with academic excellence. This role includes serving as an academic advisor to a small group of students with weekly progress reporting to parents.
Job Description
Key responsibilities
Curriculum & Instruction: Design and deliver Honors-level courses in Honors English Literature, Composition, Rhetoric, and Critical Analysis using a flipped classroom model that emphasizes active learning, critical thinking, literary analysis, persuasive writing, and effective communication.
Student-Athlete Support: Differentiate instruction and assessments to accommodate demanding training and competition schedules while maintaining high academic standards and college-preparatory rigor.
Advisory & Progress Reporting: Serve as academic advisor to an assigned group of students. Monitor progress, provide guidance, and prepare weekly educational progress reports for parents to ensure transparency and support.
Inquiry & Skill Development: Plan and facilitate engaging, inquiry-driven lessons and projects that build strong literary analysis, persuasive writing, and effective communication skills aligned with Honors and college-preparatory expectations.
Flipped Classroom Facilitation: Create high-quality pre-class resources and lead dynamic, discussion-driven classroom sessions focused on application, analysis, and deeper understanding.
Community & Safeguarding: Contribute to the boarding school community, support school events, and uphold all child protection and safeguarding standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Education or relevant subject area (Mathematics, English, History, or related field)
Valid teaching certification/license (QTS, state license, or equivalent); IB or Cambridge experience strongly preferred
Minimum 2 years teaching experience at the secondary level, ideally in an Honors, IB, or college-preparatory setting
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Paid Vacation
Flexible Spending Accounts
Pet Insurance
Paid Sick Leave
403b Retirement Plan
Health Reimbursement Account
Wellness Incentive Program
Teledoc
Tuition Exchange Opportunity
Discounted On-Campus Dining
Meal Plans
Wellness Center
Surgery Plus
Free Tuition For Employee, Spouse, And Dependents
Experience with flipped classroom pedagogy and creating engaging digital learning resources
Strong organizational skills and comfort with regular parent communication and progress reporting
Passion for working with student-athletes and supporting their dual academic-athletic development
Excellent collaboration skills with coaches, dorm staff, and academic leadership in a boarding school environment Why Work at Saint Leo? What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world. Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE! We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time). FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees
Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision) Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more! 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options) Employer-provided life insurance Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans Nationwide Pet Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts 403b Retirement Plan Wellness Center *Eligibility based on meeting required service period 2025 ICUBA Benefits Guide_St Leo Top Workplace Each year from 2012 to 2016, Saint Leo University was named one of Tampa Bay’s Top Workplaces by the Tampa Bay Times. The Top Workplaces in Tampa Bay program was created by the Tampa Bay Times and WorkplaceDynamics. The companies in this survey were ranked based on leadership, compensation and training, workplace flexibility, and diversity. One of the Top-Ranked Universities in Florida One of the top-ranked universities in Florida, Saint Leo is a Catholic, liberal arts school serving learners of all faiths. We are traditional, but we are cutting edge Established in 1889 by the Order of Saint Benedict of Florida, the university seeks balanced growth in mind, body and spirit for all members of our community. Saint Leo has grown from a peaceful campus in the rolling hills of Central Florida to an institution of international consequence—ranked one of the best regional universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report Our Tampa-area campus remains committed as ever to student-centered liberal arts education, and is strengthened by the global reach of our regionally accredited online programs and Education Centers in seven states across the U.S., including on many military bases. We are Catholic, but we are for everyone Our determination to make higher education more accessible to all has made Saint Leo a world leader in redefining the 21st century university. Saint Leo now serves more than 16,000 students from 49 states and 86 countries—ranking us among the five largest Catholic higher education institutions in the United States. Saint Leo is also one of the nation's 10 leading providers of higher education to the U.S. military. While we are proudly Catholic, we teach students not because they are Catholic, but because we are Catholic. And our faith compels us to imagine and contribute to a more socially just society. Non-Discrimination EEO Statement Saint Leo University has a strong commitment to principles of equal employment opportunity and equal access to education. Saint Leo University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethic origin, genetic information, sex, gender, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law in its educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, employment, or other school administered programs. The policy is enforced by Saint Leo University and by applicable laws such as Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992. The Title IX Office Office Location: Benedictine Hall 3rd Floor Email Address: titleixcoordinator@saintleo.edu Telephone Number: (352) 588-8993 Mailing Address: Saint Leo University ATTN: Title IX Office 33701 C.R. 52, Saint Leo, FL 33574 The Director of Accessibility Services and the Section 504 Coordinator, Michael Bailey, may be contacted at michael.bailey02@saintleo.edu.
Note
Questions regarding job application status can be sent to hr@saintleo.edu. The above contacts are listed specifically for Title IX and/or Accessibility concerns only. The University has developed the 'Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Policy' to address any Title IX related allegations of sexual harassment. The policy can be found on the University website. A written/hard-copy version of the policy is available upon request from the Title IX Coordinator. Links Campus Security & Safety Employment Site
Market context
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