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Career Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in Carrollwood Day School! We invite you to explore our site to learn more about our community.
Like our students, CDS faculty and staff thrive on challenges and enjoy a growth-oriented, collaborative learning community that is committed to the School’s mission and vision. At Carrollwood Day School we take great pride in the diverse talents of our faculty and staff. We are always looking for talented and committed individuals to join our team. Consider joining our family of over 200 dedicated staff members, where you'll nurture students' passions and watch them grow into their full potential. In return, we'll make sure you have all the support, resources, and opportunities you need to pursue your own personal and professional ambitions. Together, we’ll inspire each other every step of the way.
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| Lower School STEM Teacher
Carrollwood Day School is seeking a dynamic STEM Teacher to join our Lower School team. Qualified candidates will be passionate about developing design thinking skills with lower school students, will possess strong technology skills, a willingness to work within a team, and a commitment to continual professional development, and will easily form meaningful connections with children throughout their academic journey. Qualified candidates should send a resume/CV, a statement of interest, and salary expectations to Dawn Wilson, Head of Lower School: dwilson@cdspatriots.org.
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Armed Security Officer As Carrollwood Day School continues to grow, we are adding a new position for a dynamic officer to join our Security team. The ideal candidate will have a strong law enforcement, security, or military background, be passionate about maintaining a safe and protected environment, and will easily form meaningful connections with students throughout their academic journey. This position will be a 12-month, salaried non-exempt position eligible for overtime. Qualified candidates should send a resume/CV, a statement of interest and salary expectations to Ann Quagliana, Director of Security: aquagliana@cdspatriots.org Building Maintenance Engineer Carrollwood Day School is seeking a qualified Building Maintenance Engineer to join our Facilities Team. Successful candidates will be skilled in HVAC and electrical work, have a positive attitude, and be able to prioritize tasks and take pride in their work. The ideal candidate will be energetic, upstanding, dexterous, and possess the ability to self-manage. Interested candidates should send a resume or job experience to cds-ops@carrollwooddayschool.org. Auxiliary Programs Coordinator Carrollwood Day School is seeking a dynamic Auxiliary Programs Coordinator to join our Auxiliary team. Qualified candidates will have strong organizational and communication skills, will be computer savvy and adept in database management, and will be enthusiastic about leading programs for young children. Qualified candidates should send resume and statement of interest to Joe Ali, Head of Auxiliary Programs: jali@cdspatriots.org.
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Athletics Director Carrollwood Day School is conducting a national search for an exceptional leader to serve as our next Athletic Director. The athletics program at CDS has grown exponentially during the relatively short time that CDS has had an Upper School athletics program, and is poised to become a top-tier program in the region. Qualified candidates should send resume and statement of interest to Sara Rubinstein, Head of School, srubinstein@cdspatriots.org, and Anita Pittman, Director of Human Resources, apittman@cdspatriots.org. |
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Upper School Chemistry Teacher Qualified candidates should send a resume/CV, a statement of interest, and salary expectations to Stephen Higgins, Head of Upper School: shiggins@cdspatriots.org.
Upper School IB Design Teacher Qualified candidates should send a resume/CV, a statement of interest, and salary expectations to Stephen Higgins, Head of Upper School: shiggins@cdspatriots.org.
Lower School Dean of Students Qualified candidates should send a resume/CV, a statement of interest, and salary expectations to Dawn Wilson, Head of Lower School: dwilson@cdspatriots.org. |
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Upper School Economics Teacher Carrollwood Day School is seeking an Economics educator to join our Upper School Humanities team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching and learning in the world of Economics. Qualified candidates should send a resume/CV, a statement of interest, and salary expectations to Stephen Higgins, Head of Upper School: shiggins@cdspatriots.org.
Upper School IB Psychology/Humanities Teacher Qualified candidates should send a resume/CV, a statement of interest, and salary expectations to Stephen Higgins, Head of Upper School: shiggins@cdspatriots.org. |
Location
Welcome to Tampa Bay, the jewel of Florida’s Gulf Coast, where vibrant culture meets coastal charm. With stunning beaches just minutes away, endless opportunities for water and land adventures, thrilling theme parks, championship sporting events, headlining concerts, and Broadway shows, Tampa Bay offers a perfect blend of relaxation and excitement. Whether you're exploring the local cuisine or enjoying the laid-back pace of life, living in Tampa Bay promises both adventure and tranquility, making it the ideal place to call home.
Returning to the CDS community after graduation feels like coming home. The support and opportunities I've received here have been truly transformative. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to contribute to a place that has played such a pivotal role in my personal and professional development.
Carli Mianne, Class of ‘16, Former 3rd Grade Teacher, Current Alumni Engagement Coordinator
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Employee Benefits
- Professional Development - Learn what it means to be a Portrait of a Patriot teacher. From signature opportunities like teaching fellowships and master teachers to the financial support for higher education degrees, Carrollwood Day School supports teacher growth.
- Employee Benefits & Wellness - Carrollwood Day School not only provides a comprehensive benefits package for all our employees, but we are also committed to the health and wellness of every employee. Throughout the year, there are multiple wellness events like: The Annual Wellness Fair, Vaccine Clinics, Mobile Mammogram Bus, and Financial Advisor appointments.
- Opportunities for travel - Through the Round Square network, the IB organization, and many membership organizations, CDS faculty and staff are given an opportunity to travel locally, nationally, and globally to conferences and gatherings. CDS also sponsors individual overseas professional growth teacher exchanges to Round Square schools worldwide to enhance teaching practices and professional growth.
Accreditations & Memberships
CDS has been an International Baccalaureate World School since 2005 and in 2009 became one of only six other schools in U.S. to provide IB programme to students from preschool through 12th grade. CDS is currently the only school on the West Coast of Florida to offer the IB curriculum for ages 3 - 12th grade.
In 2019, CDS became a member of the Cum Laude Society, the most prestigious academic award a secondary school can earn. Additionally, CDS is 1 of 3 Cum Laude Society/ IB secondary schools in Florida and 1 of only 15 Cum Laude Society/ IB secondary schools in the United States (out of approximately 27,000 public, private, and charter schools). Membership Organization List
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Carrollwood Day School is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment. It is CDS' policy to provide equal employment opportunities and administer terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT
Carrollwood Day School embraces and celebrates the rich diversity of our students, employees, and families from all backgrounds. As an International Baccalaureate continuum school, CDS strives to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where each person is valued. We work to intentionally develop cross-cultural competency and appreciation of differences within all constituents. We value the influence of a wide range of experiences and perspectives in our classrooms, relationships, and interactions as we prepare our students to contribute to a diverse and interconnected world.
CDS participates in E-Verify.
Note: These position descriptions have been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed by employees within each classification. These position descriptions should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required or assigned to an employee in each position. Nothing contained in these position descriptions restricts CDS' right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to any position at any time.