Careers

List of 3 items.

• Kindergarten Co-Lead Teacher

  Role Title: Teacher

  FLSA Status: Exempt

  Reports to: Director of Lower School

  Direct Reports: N/A

   

  Main Purpose of the Role: The co-lead teacher is responsible for planning instructional lessons and curriculum, as well as teaching and assessing students in the core subject areas at the kindergarten level.

   

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Overtly support and act in accordance with the school’s mission and values
  • Work collaboratively with co-lead teacher 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
  • Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, punctuality, professional courtesy, and discretion
  • Appropriately carry out specific responsibilities as designated by the division (e.g. duties)
  • Honor the confidentiality of school and student information
  • Communicate effectively with co-lead, students, families, and colleagues
  • Engage in self-reflection and professional development through goal setting, PD opportunities, and ongoing dialog with division directors.
  • Actively engage in admissions’ work through participation on tours, applicant screenings, and student visit programs
  • Lead one-week Kindercamp program in August prior to the school year beginning

   

  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 desire to collaborate in a dynamic community of teachers
  • An openness to professional development and continuous learning
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • A pleasant and collegial approach to work and, ideally, a sense of humor
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

   

  	Required	Preferred
  Qualification	Bachelor’s degree	Advanced degree in early childhood education
  Experience	Minimum three years of full-time teaching experience	• Experience with phonics instruction, differentiated learning • Experience with Wilson Fundations, Bridges Math program, and Reader’s & Writer’s Workshop • Responsive Classroom Training • Google Suite for Education

   

  Contact: Please send a brief cover letter and a resume to Jacqueline Kurzer, Director of Lower School, at kurzer@cathedralschool.net.

   

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

• Extended Day Program Staff / After-school Teacher

  Role Title: Extended Day Program (EDP) Staff / After-school Teacher

  FLSA Status: Part-time, Non-exempt

  Reports to: Director of Extended Day Programming

  Direct Reports: N/A

   

  Main Purpose of the Role: The EDP staff / after-school teacher is responsible for developing and leading engaging after-school 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 2:00pm and 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

   

  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
  Experience	Experience Working With Children, e.g., Nanny, Teacher, Tutor, Coach	CPR, First Aid, and AED Certified; Classroom Instruction or Supervisory Experience

   

  Compensation and Benefits: Rate of pay is $22–$25 / hour, depending on level of experience; benefits include paid sick leave

   

  Contact: Please send a cover letter and a resume to Erin Bostrom, Director of EDP, at bostrom@cathedralschool.net.

• 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, Chad Harlow, at harlow@cathedralschool.net.