Careers

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• Middle School Performing Arts Teacher

  Role Title: Middle School Performing Arts Teacher

  FLSA Status: Full-Time Exempt

  Reports to: Director of Upper School

  Direct Reports: N/A

  Start Date: 2026–2027 School Year (potentially sooner, circumstances allowing)

   

  Main Purpose of the Role: The Performing Arts Teacher is responsible for teaching and leading the creative arts that are performed by middle school students in front of an audience. Instrumental music, vocal music, dance, and theater are all possibilities of creative expression that we want our students to experience in their middle school years. The Performing Arts Teacher will plan, teach, and assess performing arts classes in Grades 5–8 with the intention of working towards a performance that is a demonstration of creative skill development.

   

  Key Responsibilities:

   

  • Develop and deliver an innovative, engaging, and high-quality performing arts curriculum for Grades 5–8, incorporating music, theater, and dance throughout the year.
  • Integrate reading, researching, writing and communication skills.
  • Prepare objectives and syllabi for each grade level.
  • Use formative and summative assessments to evaluate students’ progress.
  • Establish clear objectives and clearly communicate expectations with students
  • Plan, organize and deliver grade-level performances for each class throughout the year.
  • Prepare students for all-school chapels, including Grandparents and Special Friends Day and Lessons & Carols.
  • Manage costume closet and stage space for all productions.
  • Lead an advisory group and participate in related grade-level activities, including outdoor education and/or service-learning experiences.
  • Overtly support and act in accordance with the school’s mission and values.
  • Attend and positively participate in all faculty meetings and professional training.
  • Work collaboratively with all faculty, staff, families, and school partners.
  • Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, punctuality, and professional courtesy.
  • Appropriately carry out specific responsibilities as designated by the  Director of Upper School.
  • Honor the confidentiality of school and student information.
  • Communicate effectively with faculty, students, families, and colleagues.
  • Engage in self-reflection and professional development through goal setting, professional development opportunities, and ongoing dialog with Division Directors.

   

  Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging Commitments:

   

  • Engage in conversations with empathy and curiosity.
  • Listen to recognize the presence, ideas, and beliefs of all individuals within the Cathedral School community.
  • Practice courage and act with integrity to speak up and speak out to stand up for what is right even when it is challenging or unpopular.
  • Uphold the process of reflection, healing, and repair, holding ourselves accountable and accepting responsibility for our actions.

   

  Skills and Competencies:

   

  • A passion for working with young students
  • A commitment to collaborate in a dynamic community of teachers
  • An openness to professional development and continuous learning
  • Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • A positive and collegial approach to work

   

  	Required	Preferred
  Qualification	Bachelor’s degree in a related performing arts discipline	Advanced degree in education and content area
  Experience	1–2 years teaching experience or experience working as a performing arts teacher	3–5 years teaching experience experience teaching with a social justice lens
  Prior Knowledge		Responsive Classroom training or  related community-building program, e.g., advisory programs

   

  Compensation: Cathedral School for Boys offers a competitive annual teacher salary for this position, ranging $75,000–$125,000, depending upon experience. Additionally, Cathedral School for Boys offers one of the most robust benefits packages among independent schools in the Bay Area.

   

  Contact: Please send a cover letter and a resume to Lukas Rahlson, Director of Upper School, at rahlson@cathedralschool.net.

• Extended Day Program Staff / Afterschool Teacher

  Role Title: Extended Day Program (EDP) Staff / Afterschool Teacher

  FLSA Status: Part-time Non-exempt

  Reports to: Extended Day Programming Coordinator

  Direct Reports: N/A

   

  Main Purpose of the Role: The EDP Staff / Afterschool Teacher is responsible for developing and leading engaging afterschool activities, including both indoor and outdoor activities, snack time, and homework assistance; supervising students and responding to their needs and interests; and coordinating parent pick-up. This is a part-time, hourly position with shifts varying between 2:00–6:00pm, Monday–Friday, with summer months, holidays, and school breaks off.

   

  Key Responsibilities:

   

  • Overtly support and act in accordance with the school’s mission and values;
  • Maintain a safe yet fun environment for boys beyond the classroom; spend time outside on the roof play yard and in the gym, enjoy snacks and activities, and work on classroom assignments;
  • Manage program transitions and student pick-up;
  • Provide a safe physical and emotional environment for all students, encouraging the boys to take initiative to solve problems and helping them investigate, ask questions, and have fun;
  • Communicate with families.

   

  Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging Commitments:

   

  • Engage in conversations with empathy and curiosity, listen to recognize the presence, ideas, and beliefs of all individuals within the Cathedral School community;
  • Practice courage and acting with integrity to speak up and speak out to stand up for what is right even when it is challenging or unpopular;
  • Uphold the process of reflection, healing, and repair, holding ourselves accountable and accepting responsibility for our actions.

   

  Skills and Competencies:

   

  • A passion for working with young people;
  • A positive, resilient disposition;
  • Attention to detail with strong organizational and communication skills.

   

  	Required	Preferred
  Qualification	High school diploma	Bachelor’s degree in education or applicable field CPR, first aid, and AED certified
  Experience	Experience working with children, e.g., nanny, teacher, tutor, coach	Classroom instruction or supervisory experience

   

  Contact: Please send a cover letter and a resume to Eliza Kaye, Director of Extended Day Program, at kaye@cathedralschool.net.

   

  Compensation and Benefits: Rate of pay is $23.00–$26.00 / hour, depending on level of experience. Benefits include paid sick leave.