The Rock School is a growing, thriving PK-12 Christian school serving over 550 students with an additional 250+ on a waiting list.  We are looking for passionate, motivated teachers to join our expanding staff in our vision “to make disciples of Jesus who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to courageously cooperate with God in the work of redeeming the world.”

The Rock School is an official International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering the Diploma Programme (DP) for grades 11 & 12 starting in fall 2023. Our Middle Years Programme (MYP) will be authorized in fall 2023 for grades 6-10, and our Primary Years Programme (PYP) will be authorized in 2024 for grades PK-5.  Unlike the traditional magnet program in Florida’s districts school systems, we embrace the philosophy of “IB for All,” meaning all students will receive an IB education at all grade levels at The Rock School.  We will be just the third IB continuum school in Florida and the only PK-12 IB Christian school in the United States.

To learn more about our vision for Christian education and IB Education, watch this presentation from our former headmaster, Jim McKenzie.

The Rock School provides faculty and staff with a range of benefits, including:

  • competitive salary (based on education & experience)
  • health insurance (plus dental and vision options)
  • retirement contribution
  • tuition discount
  • onsite childcare (infants & up)
  • robust professional development
  • collegial and collaborative atmosphere
  • a supportive community
  • shared vision & mission
  • a sense of belonging

Anticipated openings for the 2024-2025 School Year:

Teachers trained in IB PYP, MYP or DP are encouraged to reach out even if a position isn’t listed.

K-12 Faculty:

  • Spanish Teacher (elementary)
  • Spanish Teacher (middle/high school)
  • Science Teacher (middle/high school)
  • Social Studies Teacher (middle/high school)
  • Learning Specialist (middle/high school)

Support Staff:

  • Substitute Teachers
  • Elementary Aftercare Staff
  • Middle School Aftercare Staff

Preschool Staff:

  • Aides
  • Aftercare Staff

K-12 classroom teachers must have at least a Bachelors Degree and knowledge of the subject area.  A teaching certificate is not required.  Candidates must be of the Christian faith and be a faithful part of a local church.  A pastoral recommendation form must be completed prior to any job offer.

Interested candidates should submit a resume or CV with an introductory email to Head of School Arica Heise at arica.heise at therock.school.

The Rock School does not discriminate in its employment practices against any person because of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, age or disability.

The Rock School is an authorized IB World School and a Candidate School* for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP). These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that The Rock School believes is important for our students.

*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org