Careers

List of 3 items.

• Assistant to Head of School & Operations Support

  Role Title: Assistant to Head of School & Operations Support

  FLSA Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

  Reports to: Head of School; dotted line reporting Operations Coordinator

  Direct Reports: N/A

  
  

  Role’s Main Purpose: The Assistant to the Head of School & Operations Support — first and foremost — serves as the confidential administrative assistant to the Head of School and the Board of Trustees. Secondarily, this role supports the Front Office Operations Coordinator, being stationed at the front of the School and acting as one of the first points of contact for families and other visitors to the School.

  
  

  Primary Assistant to Head of School Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and provide administrative support for the Head of School and Board of Trustees, including but not limited to communications, agenda, and meetings
  • Plan and execute board meetings from start to finish by coordinating schedules, booking travel arrangements, building presentations, reserving meeting spaces, etc.
  • Maintain official records of the Board; attend Board meetings and prepare minutes;
  • Maintain Board and Board Committee Portal
  • Manage New Trustee Orientation
  • Maintain the Head of School’s calendar, taking requests from employees, parents, and the community
  • Event planning and support, e.g., graduation, faculty and staff events, Board meetings, dinners, parties and retreats, as needed
  • Other projects and tasks as directed by the Head of School

  
  

  Operations Support Responsibilities:

  • Act as backup for the Front Office Operations Coordinator by, for example, answering phones, greeting and signing in visitors, coordinating space rentals, assisting students with questions, medical concerns, parent pick-up, as examples
  • Oversee parking; faculty and staff permits and Grace Cathedral passes
  • Maintain student operational records, including updating Blackbaud attendance and auditing and tracking health records, as examples
  • Assist coordinating vendors, e.g., lunch provider, school photographer, external lunch orders, etc.
  • Support Admissions & Development as needed; event setup, printing student files and transcripts, etc.

  
  

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

  • Engage in conversations with empathy and curiosity, listen in order 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:

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with a desire to serve others
  • Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate in a courteous, helpful, and clearly understood manner
  • Professional demeanor with an ability to use tact and discretion; ability to maintain confidentiality of information and other related matters; ability to think exercise judgment and prioritize work
  • Demonstrated multi-tasking, organizational, and time-management skills
  • Resilient and thrives in fast-paced, ever-changing environment
  • Doer attitude with a “no task too small” mindset

  
  

  Compensation and Benefits: Hourly rate $30–$45 per hour, depending on education and years of experience, with potential for additional hours beyond the part-time expectation up to and including overtime; benefits include paid sick leave, professional development opportunities, and lunch provided during the school year.

  
  

  Required Qualifications, Experience, and Knowledge:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain within three months of employment)
  • 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant or equivalent
  • Google Workspace and Microsoft Office suite

  
  

  Preferred Qualification, Experience, and Knowledge:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Experience in a school setting a plus
  • Working knowledge of Blackbaud CRM

  
  

  Contact: Please send a cover letter and a résumé to Susan Lande, Front Office Operations Coordinator, at lande@cathedralschool.net.

• 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

  
  

  Role’s Main Purpose: 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 – 6pm, Monday through 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 Qualification and Experience:

  • High school diploma
  • Experience working with children, e.g., nanny, teacher, tutor, coach

  
  

  Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in education or applicable field
  • 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 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

  
  

  Role’s Main Purpose: 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

  
  

  Skills and Competencies:

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

  
  

  Required Qualifications and Experience:

  • 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

  
  

  Preferred Qualification:

  • CPR, First Aid and AED certified

  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.