Teaching and Employment Opportunities at Episcopal Day School
We encourage applications from all candidates.
At EDS, we strive to ensure each member of our community is and feels:
- Welcomed, connected, and included
- Known and appreciated
- Cared-for and well-served
- Engaged and invested
- Challenged, supported, and successful
This vision of community guides our work and shapes how we teach, learn, and collaborate.
As colleagues and administrators, we are committed to bringing this vision of our community to life. We connect newcomers through mentorship and collegiality. We make teachers’ work visible through collaboration and observation. We acknowledge and celebrate one another, and we care for each other in small ways and through life’s significant events. Most importantly, we want each person to be challenged to grow through professional development, constructive feedback, and leadership opportunities.
As educators, we play a pivotal role in ensuring that our students and their families feel the same way. Teachers and coaches must convey the sense of belonging, competence, significance, and power that all students need to thrive–all while having fun! This work comes to life through:
- Delivering rich content through research-based best practice
- Maintaining a connection to and understanding of each student that shapes instructional decisions
- Creating engaging experiences that inspire students to work hard and dig deeper
- Providing developmentally appropriate challenges and artfully crafted support to maximize opportunities for growth
- Balancing grace and accountability in ways that unlock a child’s potential
See EDS’s current position openings
Please note that not all open positions are published. For open, published positions, candidates are encouraged to carefully review the qualifications and skills required for each position before applying via the link below. If you would like to submit your name for future consideration of yet-to-be-published openings, please email a letter of interest and your resume to one of the following:
- For administrative positions: Dr. David Perkinson, Head of School
- For teaching positions: Dr. Ty Jenkins, Head of Middle School & Ms. Amy Tomblinson, Head of Preschool and Lower School
- For all other positions: Mrs. Debbie Wren, Director of Finance and Human Resources
Applications will remain active for one year.
Our Hiring Process
We appreciate our applicants’ time and aim to make the experience as transparent and positive as possible. Letters of recommendation, transcripts, and other formal documentation will only be requested as needed. Applicants will be informed as we move through the selection process.
The school interviews those individuals considered most qualified for the position, typically through an initial phone or video interview. Local candidates may be invited for an on-campus initial interview. Finalists are invited to campus for a full day of interviews, class visits, and, for classroom teachers, a demonstration lesson.
Salary, Benefits, and Cost of Living
Our community values teachers’ work in a variety of ways. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, a supportive work environment, and a livable community. Benefits include: covering a large percentage of health insurance premiums for the employee and their family; dental, vision, and life insurance; short and long-term disability insurance; a matching retirement plan that includes a Roth option; and support for graduate coursework and other professional development.
Living in Augusta offers a blend of affordability, opportunity, and Southern charm that makes it attractive for both work and daily life. The city boasts a low cost of living (see table below), especially in housing, while still providing access to a growing job market driven by healthcare, cybersecurity, manufacturing, and the military presence at Fort Eisenhower. Residents enjoy a mild climate, easy commutes, and plentiful outdoor recreation along the Savannah River and canal trails. With a vibrant arts scene, historic neighborhoods, and significant events like the Masters Tournament, Augusta provides a comfortable, community-oriented lifestyle with big-city amenities at a more relaxed pace.
Cost of living comparison (from the MIT Living Wage Calculator)
| Augusta | baseline |
| Atlanta, GA | 29% higher |
| Charlotte, NC | 24% higher |
| Savannah, GA | 18% higher |
| Chattanooga, TN | 11% higher |
| Birmingham, AL | 7% higher |
| Columbia, SC | 6% higher |
| Greenville, SC | 6% higher |
| Athens, GA | 6% higher |
Substitute Teaching Positions
EDS uses Kelly Education to hire substitute teachers for all grades (Preschool – 8th) and in all subject areas.
If you are interested in becoming a substitute at EDS, we invite you to apply at this Kelly Education Job Posting. Our Kelly Education representative can be reached at EDSERecruiting@kellyservices.com or by calling 1-800-528-0049 option 2.
About Episcopal Day School
Episcopal Day School is located in Augusta, Georgia, and serves students from PreK3 to 8th grade. The school has three divisions: Preschool, Lower School (K-4), and Middle School (5-8), with two Division Heads (one for Preschool/Lower School and one for Middle School. Our two campuses offer traditional teaching/learning spaces, expansive play areas, first-rate athletic facilities, and dynamic natural areas used for our Nature School and a variety of exploration and learning activities for all students.
Episcopal Day School provides equal employment opportunities for employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. The policy of equal employment and non-discrimination applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training and development, wages and salary administration, benefits, job assignments, discipline, and termination.
Our Human Resources Department has reviewed all content on this page in December 2025.
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