Careers at Admiral Farragut Academy
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“I love working at Farragut because of the astounding variety of experiential learning opportunities that are available for me to tell parents about. I might photograph a Kindergartener hosting a presentation one minute, the next might be a 4th grader holding a conch pulled from our waterfront, and the next minute I could be recording our engineering students launching rockets. The variety never stops!”
“One of the best things about Farragut is its engagement between faculty and staff. It has been very welcoming. With every corner you turn there is someone waiting with a smile. I find Farragut to be engaging, supportive, and fair.”
“I began as a Science teacher and was allowed to develop the Aviation program. This has been a tremendous experience. Throughout my career, I have always been encouraged to develop and expand the course offerings to our students. I have also had the opportunity to teach in China to promote the school and aviation. It has been a remarkable experience.”
“I love working at Farragut because the environment is very welcoming for all types of learners, educators, and staff.”
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DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Admiral Farragut Academy, a reputable K-12 private school on the waterfront in beautiful Saint Petersburg, FL seeks a creative, innovative, and forward-thinking Director of Technology. This is a full time, 12-month position that will report directly to the Head of School and is responsible for end-user support, networking, cloud administration, and classroom/meeting room technology. Hours may vary to accommodate special events and may involve occasional weekend work and some evening or early morning work, depending on school events and emergency situations.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB:
- Provide technical support to students, faculty, and staff, including 1:1 initial equipment setup.
- Work with students and faculty on how to effectively use technology to enable teaching and learning.
- Help manage, install and program the wired and wireless network infrastructure.
- Work with the CFO on IT budgeting, purchasing and licensing.
- Assist in event and classroom support for audiovisual and computer needs.
- Create, update, and help fulfill technical support requests.
- Install and configure hardware and software with a focus on usability and security.
- Troubleshoot technology issues.
- Help perform tests and evaluations of new software and hardware.
- Manage the phone system.
- Manage the technology inventory.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities and pivot when necessary
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with network/system administration and cloud-based services
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment
- Experience implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Blackbaud
- Able to support and manage Google Workspace applications and domains, Windows, iOS, Blackbaud, Google Classroom, Chromebooks, and WiFi networking
- Enthusiastic about working in a school environment with both students and teachers
- Ability to respond quickly and effectively to emergency situations and setbacks
- Ability to work with management, employees, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Familiarity with social media platforms
- Ability to be on-call and react quickly in the event of an emergency that causes the school’s systems to go down
- Ability to pass a Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint clearance and drug screen
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
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DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with Arista, Netgear-802.1Q, UniFi Ubiquity, or similar firewalls, gateways, VLANs, switches and access points.
- Experience with Avaya VOIP, Avaya IP Office or similar VOIP phone systems and telecommunications.
- Experience with Linux Desktop systems.
- Experience with cybersecurity and student data privacy.
- Experience with Domain registrations and Domain Name Servers
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience as a manager or director of IT for an organization with 100+ employees
- Experience implementing, managing, and maintaining BlackBaud required
* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Ability to move about our campus and facilities to install and maintain equipment and systems, attend meetings, etc.
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times
BENEFITS:
AFA provides a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance, as well as a strong 403b retirement plan with a company match. This position will receive 26 days of Paid Time Off annually. Employees are also invited to enjoy lunches in our Mess Hall at no cost.
ABOUT ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY:
Admiral Farragut Academy is a private K-12 and dual enrollment school with small classes, a waterfront campus, and a progressive approach to education. Located in beautiful St. Petersburg, Florida, Admiral Farragut Academy is situated about 5 minutes from the Gulf of Mexico. For more information on AFA, we invite you to visit our website (link below).
FULL-TIME ADVANCED UPPER SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
POSITION OVERVIEW: Admiral Farragut Academy seeks passionate full-time Advanced Social Studies Teacher for our Upper School (grades 8th – 12th) for the 2023-2024 school year. A Master’s degree in History/Social Studies is required. A minimum of 4 years of experience teaching advanced-level classes is required; FL Teaching Certification preferred. Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen required.
AFA provides a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance, as well as a strong 403b retirement plan with a company match. Employees are also invited to enjoy lunches in our Mess Hall at no cost.
ABOUT ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY: Admiral Farragut Academy is a private K-12 and dual enrollment school with small classes, a waterfront campus, and a progressive approach to education. Located in beautiful St. Petersburg, Florida, Admiral Farragut Academy is situated about 5 minutes from the Gulf of Mexico. For more information on AFA, we invite you to visit our website (link below).
https://farragut.org/
For more about our vibrant community, go to http://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/communities/st-petersburg
Math/Science Teacher - 4th & 5th Grades
POSITION OVERVIEW: Admiral Farragut Academy seeks a passionate full-time Math/Science Teacher for grades 4 and 5 for the 2023-2024 school year. A Master’s degree in Math &/or Science is highly desirable. A Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years of experience teaching Math and/or Science are required; FL Teaching Certification is preferred. Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen required.
AFA provides a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance, as well as a strong 403b retirement plan with a company match. Employees are also invited to enjoy lunches in our Mess Hall at no cost.
ABOUT ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY: Admiral Farragut Academy is a private K-12 and dual enrollment school with small classes, a waterfront campus, and a progressive approach to education. Located in beautiful St. Petersburg, Florida, Admiral Farragut Academy is situated about 5 minutes from the Gulf of Mexico. For more information on AFA, we invite you to visit our website (link below).
For more about our vibrant community, go to http://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/communities/st-petersburg
Please submit your resume, transcripts, references, cover letter, and any other relevant documents
Social Studies Teacher - 6th & 7th Grades
POSITION OVERVIEW: Admiral Farragut Academy seeks a passionate full-time Social Studies Teacher for grades 6 and 7 for the 2023-2024 school year. A Master’s degree in History and/or Social Studies is highly desirable. A Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years of experience teaching History/Social Studies in middle/high school are required; FL Teaching Certification is preferred. Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen required.
AFA provides a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance, as well as a strong 403b retirement plan with a company match. Employees are also invited to enjoy lunches in our Mess Hall at no cost.
ABOUT ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY: Admiral Farragut Academy is a private K-12 and post-graduate/dual enrollment school with small classes, a waterfront campus, and a progressive approach to education. Located in beautiful St. Petersburg, Florida, Admiral Farragut Academy is situated about 5 minutes from the Gulf of Mexico. For more information on AFA, we invite you to visit our website (link below). https://farragut.org/
For more about our vibrant community, go to http://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/communities/st-petersburg
Please submit your resume, transcripts, references, cover letter, and any other relevant documents
Please send your resume and cover letter to hr@farragut.org
- Requirements for All Applicants
- Ability to pass a fingerprint clearance and drug screen
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
- For full details: Background Check Policy
- Perks and Benefits
Farragut offers:
- a competitive health package to keep you happy and healthy
- paid time off
- free (fresh from scratch) meals from our dining hall
- an on-premises store with snacks and Farragut gear
- a beautiful, waterfront campus
- interaction with an international student population
Contacting HR
Email: HR@farragut.org
Phone: 727-384-4374
Admiral Farragut Academy welcomes candidates for admission or employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics and does not discriminate on the basis of any category protected by law in the administration of any of its programs.
The school is a smoke-free/tobacco-free environment.
