Careers

List of 3 items.

• Assistant Teacher, Kindergarten

  Role Title: Assistant Teacher, Kindergarten

  FLSA Status: Full-time Exempt

  Reports To: Director of Lower School

  Direct Reports: N/A

   

  Main Purpose of the Role: The Assistant Teacher is primarily responsible for assisting and supporting the Lead Teacher(s) in a self-contained Kindergarten class.

   

  Key Responsibilities:

   

  • Overtly support and act in accordance with the school’s mission and values;
  • Work collaboratively with Lead Teacher(s) to plan, teach, and assess;
  • Demonstrate appropriate planning and preparation for instruction;
  • Develop and maintain a classroom atmosphere centered on intellectual inquiry and student engagement;
  • Foster classroom community through inclusionary, compassionate, and supportive practices;
  • Appropriately carry out specific responsibilities as designated by the division, e.g., duties;
  • Honor the confidentiality of school and student information;
  • Communicate effectively with Lead Teacher(s), students, families, and colleagues;
  • Engage in self-reflection and professional development through goal setting, professional development opportunities, and ongoing dialog with the Division Director(s).

   

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

   

  • Support Lead Teacher(s) with lesson planning and material preparation;
  • Transition the boys to/from specialist classes;
  • Assist Lead Teacher(s) with classroom management;
  • Supervise students during recess / lunch / dismissal duties;
  • Support during Specialist classes as needed;
  • Follow the Lead Teacher(s) lessons with the reading, writing, and math, and assist students during instruction;
  • Assist in the planning of classroom activities;
  • Collaborate with Lead Teacher(s) in planning schedule and teaching lessons;
  • Supervise groups of students while the Lead Teacher(s) work with individuals or small groups.

   

  Other Duties:

   

  • Attend faculty meetings;
  • Attend Student Support meetings;
  • Support Admissions work through tours and visitors.

   

  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 elementary students;
  • A desire to collaborate in a dynamic community of teachers;
  • Demonstrated commitment to honoring diversity, promoting equity, and fostering inclusion;
  • An openness to professional development and continuous learning;
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
  • A pleasant and collegial approach to work;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills;
  • Enrolled in a teacher preparation program.

   

  	Required	Preferred
  Qualification	Bachelor’s Degree	Advanced degree in education or teaching credential Enrolled in a teacher preparation program, e.g., BATTI
  Experience		1–2 years elementary classroom experience
  Prior Knowledge		Experience with Fundations, phonics instruction, Bridges math program, Responsive Classroom Training, Google Suite for Education

   

  Compensation: Cathedral School for Boys uses a competitive assistant teaching salary scale that is based on education and years of experience and ranges from $55,000–$65,000.

   

  Contact: Please send a cover letter and a resume to Jacqueline Cameron, Director of Lower School / Assistant Head of School, at cameron@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 Erin Bostrom, Director of Extended Day Program, at bostrom@cathedralschool.net.

   

  Compensation and Benefits: Rate of pay is $22.00–$25.00 / hour, depending on level of experience. Benefits include paid sick leave.

• On-Call Substitute Teacher

  Role Title: On-Call Substitute Teacher

  FLSA Status: Part-time, Non-exempt

  Reports to: Division Director

  Direct Reports: N/A

   

  Main Purpose of the Role: Substitute teachers provide classroom support in grades K–4 and lead subject-specific classes for grades 5–8. Substitute teachers will also perform school-related duties including lunch and recess supervision.
  
  

  Key Responsibilities:

   

  • Actively engage with students in classroom activities;
  • Use effective classroom management strategies;
  • Implement lesson plans when applicable;
  • Supervise students at recess and lunch;
  • Use technology as needed;
  • Maintain the tidiness of the classroom.

   

  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 Proof of COVID-19 vaccination CA Live Scan Negative TB test	CPR, first aid, and AED certified
  Experience	Relevant teaching experience working in a school setting

   

  Compensation and Benefits: Cathedral uses a daily rate of $240 for substitute teachers.

   

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