Careers

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• Middle School Learning Specialist

  Role Title: Learning Specialist

  FLSA Status: Exempt

  Reports to: Division Directors

  Direct Reports: N/A

   

  Main Purpose of the Role: The Learning Specialist’s primary responsibility is to support students who learn differently during the middle school years. Additionally, the Learning Specialist manages ongoing screening and assessment at intervals throughout the school year and works collaboratively with faculty and families to ensure students are progressing successfully. The Learning Specialist leads the process of assessing, making recommendations, and implementing intervention strategies in partnership with faculty, parents, and, when appropriate, outside specialists.

   

  Key Responsibilities:

   

  • Understand the Upper School curriculum and provide academic support to students
  • Read neuropsychological reports and communicate findings to faculty
  • Overtly support and act in accordance with the School’s mission and values
  • Lead the process for identifying, monitoring, and remediating students who learn differently, including advanced learners
  • Attend and lead Student Support Meetings with faculty
  • Manage and maintain all assessments, evaluations, and learning profiles
  • Work collaboratively with teachers to observe, assess, and support students with learning needs
  • Work with families on at-home recommendations and collaborate with outside agencies
  • Define and deliver general and specialized instruction for students with learning needs, including but not limited to one-on-one sessions and small-group instruction
  • Support admissions by occasionally reviewing candidate evaluations
  • Educate faculty and parents on understanding learning differences
  • Teach study skills classes to Grade 5 and Grade 6 students
  • Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, punctuality, professional courtesy, and discretion
  • Carry out specific responsibilities as designated by the Division, such as duties
  • 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 dialogue 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, speak out, and stand up for what is right, even when it is challenging or unpopular
  • Uphold the process of reflection, healing, and repair by holding ourselves accountable and accepting responsibility for our actions

   

  Skills and Competencies:

   

  • Strong knowledge of learning differences, including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, as well as a deep understanding of ADHD and executive functioning
  • A commitment to collaboration within a dynamic community of teachers
  • An openness to professional development and continuous learning
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
  • A pleasant and collegial approach to work

   

  	Required	Preferred
  Qualification	Master’s degree in Special Education or Educational Therapy
  Experience	3–5 years working as a Middle School Learning Specialist	Experience using assessment tools to gather information
  Prior Knowledge	Additional credentials in reading remediation (Wilson, Visualizing, and Verbalizing)

   

  Compensation: Cathedral School offers a competitive annual salary for this position, ranging from $85,000 to $125,000, depending on experience. Additionally, Cathedral School offers one of the most robust benefits packages among independent schools in the Bay Area.

   

  Contact: Please send a cover letter and résumé to Jacqui Cameron, Director of Lower School and Assistant Head of School, at cameron@cathedralschool.net.

• Spanish Teacher

  Role Title: Spanish Teacher

  FLSA Status: Exempt

  Reports To: Director of Upper School

  Direct Reports: N/A

   

  Language Department Goals

   

  We believe in the power of learning a second language and the role it plays in a student’s overall development. Our program seeks to: Our program seeks to:

   

  • Develop cultural competency, equity, and inclusion by providing dual exposure to both Spanish and Mandarin
  • Develop proficiency in the following areas, adapted from the ACTFL World Readiness Standards:
    • Communication skills (interpersonal, interpretive, presentational)
    • Cultures (understanding cultural practices and products)
    • Connections (make connections to other disciplines; access and evaluate information from and about diverse cultures and perspectives)
    • Comparisons (language comparisons, cultural comparisons)
    • Communities (interaction and collaboration within the community and beyond)

   

  Key Responsibilities:

   

  • Overtly support and act in accordance with the school’s mission and values
  • Teach up to five classes at varying levels in grades 3–8
  • At the elementary levels, work collaboratively with Lower School homeroom teachers to plan, teach, and assess Spanish language acquisition
  • Demonstrate appropriate planning and preparation for instruction at all levels
  • 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, advisory, outdoor education trips, conferences, admissions events
  • Honor the confidentiality of school and student information
  • Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
  • Engage in self-reflection and professional development through goal-setting, lesson observations, 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:

   

  • Passion for teaching and celebrating the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures
  • A commitment 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 education and content area
  Experience	Experience teaching in middle or elementary school settings	• Experience teaching with a social justice lens • Experience organizing and leading international foreign language trips • 3–5 years teaching experience
  Prior Knowledge	• Native or near-native fluency • Trained in second language instruction	• Responsive Classroom training or related community-building programs, e.g., advisory programs • Proficiency in education technology applications

   

  Compensation: Cathedral School offers a competitive annual teacher salary for this position, ranging $85,000–$125,000, depending upon experience. Additionally, Cathedral School offers one of the most robust benefits packages among independent schools in the Bay Area.

   

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

• Director of Curriculum & Instruction

  Role Title: Director of Curriculum & Instruction

  FLSA Status: Full-Time Exempt

  Reports To: Head of School

  Direct Reports: N/A

   

  Main Purpose of the Role: The Director of Curriculum & Instruction is a 12-month position responsible for managing all areas of the School’s academic program, analyzing learning data, envisioning new ways forward, and communicating with key constituencies about Cathedral School’s academic strength, status, and future.

   

  To this end, the Director of Curriculum & Instruction works in partnership with the Head of School, Division Directors, and Cathedral’s talented teachers to assemble and implement a vibrant, modern, and rigorous academic program that harmonizes the curriculum and academic experience of students across the School’s nine grades. The Director of Curriculum & Instruction will also help lead the development and implementation of areas of strategic programmatic focus, including Humanities, STEAM, and student leadership development.

   

  Duties and Responsibilities:

   

  • Working with faculty and administrators to develop and implement a robust academic program that appropriately sequences each area of the School’s curriculum from Kindergarten through Grade 8.
  • Managing Cathedral’s three-year curriculum review cycle, with a faculty-wide focus on learning standards, instructional practices, or assessment, depending on the year.
  • Managing Cathedral’s approach to faculty recruitment, onboarding, classroom observations (administrative and peer), and professional development.
  • Communicating with a variety of constituencies and stakeholders to articulate and promote the strength and direction of the School’s academic program.
  • Working with staff to implement annual student testing cycles and analyzing testing data to understand the learning needs of individual students and to assess the caliber of the School’s overall academic performance relative to other high-achieving schools.
  • Devising systems and metrics to ensure that Cathedral’s academic program is delivering student learning outcomes at a high level.
  • Understanding the general curricula and placement expectations of the various high schools to which Cathedral graduates matriculate and, as appropriate, using this information to help craft Cathedral’s Middle School program.
  • Managing and directing the School’s Learning Services department.
  • Presenting at regional and national conferences and contributing to publications in educational magazines and journals in an effort to share with other educators and to promote Cathedral’s reputation.
  • Remaining informed about new developments in education, curriculum, and instruction and designing effective methods for keeping teachers informed of these developments.

   

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

   

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

   

  Skills & Competencies:

   

  • Detail-oriented and results-focused.
  • Self-starter who is genuinely interested in the development of academic programming.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Strong work ethic and a high level of integrity.
  • Proven success hiring, managing, and developing teachers across multiple grade levels.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills, including presenting to key stakeholders.
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills, including providing regular academic updates.
  • A work ethic and educational philosophy that align with the unique mission of Cathedral School for Boys.
  • A sense of humor and perspective.

   

  	Required	Preferred
  Qualification	Master’s Degree
  Experience	5+ years of teaching experience at a high-achieving independent, public, or charter school, preferably at both the elementary and middle school levels 7+ years of demonstrated success in the development, articulation, and implementation of elementary and middle school curricula
  Prior Knowledge	Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, including Google Classroom	Working knowledge of Blackbaud  Working knowledge of various learning management systems (LMS)

   

  Compensation: Cathedral School offers a competitive Director of Curriculum & Instruction salary ranging from $125,000 to $160,000, depending on experience. Additionally, Cathedral School consistently offers one of the most robust benefits packages among independent schools in the Bay Area.

   

  Contact: Interested applicants should send a cover letter and CV to Debi McIntyre, Assistant to the Head of School, at mcintyre@cathedralschool.net.

• Interim Director of Admissions

  Role Title: Interim Director of Admissions for the 2026–2027 School Year

  FLSA Status: Exempt

  Reports To: Head of School

  Direct Reports: Senior Admissions Associate

   

  Main Purpose of the Role: Founded in 1957, Cathedral School for Boys is a nationally recognized, K–8 school located in the Nob Hill neighborhood of San Francisco. Cathedral School remains committed to providing an exceptional educational experience for its students by developing scholars, leaders, and young men of character who are self-aware, confident, and eager to make a difference in the world.

   

  The Interim Director of Admissions is responsible for supporting the Interim Head of School in all aspects of the recruitment and enrollment process, including conducting school tours, reviewing applications, interviewing prospective students and families, managing outreach initiatives, overseeing the onboarding and new-family transition plan, and maintaining communication with prospective families throughout the admissions cycle.

   

  As part of the enrollment team and working in close concert with the Senior Admissions Associate, the Interim Director of Admissions will closely attend to the prospective family experience, ensuring that families move through the admissions process with joy, access, and a strong connection to the School and its community. Finally, the Interim Admissions Director, in conjunction with the Head of School, will be responsible for managing admissions data, including monthly reports, community presentations and tracking, and trend reporting.

   

  This is a one-year appointment for the 2026–2027 academic year. The start date is July 1, 2026, though the school is open to the possibility of starting in the spring of 2026 depending upon the availability of the candidate.

   

  Key Responsibilities:

   

  • Manage all aspects of admissions in a manner that reflects and communicates a deep understanding of the School’s mission and distinctive value proposition.
  • Ensure cohesive messaging in the recruitment, enrollment and retention of students.
  • Research, track, analyze, and forecast data in order to advise the Head of School and administrative leadership on strategic recruiting objectives.
  • Ensure a systematic and efficient process for handling applications and communications with potential families, from inquiry through the point of enrollment.
  • Promote a collaborative energy around all functions of the Admissions Office, inspiring and coordinating the supportive, organized, and strategic participation of administrative colleagues, faculty members, and parent volunteers.
  • Remain current on trends in education, all-boys education, Episcopal life, and approaches to independent school admissions.
  • Proactively co-manage a team of volunteers who serve as ambassadors for the school, providing ongoing training, keeping the team informed of changes at the School.
  • Co-lead the School’s recruitment of new students by strategically, vibrantly, and warmly fielding inquiries, planning recruitment events and tours.
  • Write monthly newsletters to prospective families.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Head of School as needed.

   

  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.

   

  Skills and Competencies:

   

  • A level of professionalism that is commensurate with the School and yet perpetuates the warmth and humility that have been hallmarks of our admissions process.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills along with excellent presentation and relationship-building skills.
  • Attention to detail; proactive, flexible, with an ability to manage competing priorities with humor and warmth.
  • Results-driven, with an ability to measure results in tangible ways and ability to adjust approaches as evolving circumstances require.
  • Creative, collegial, and approachable.
  • Receptivity to feedback.
  • Resilient and thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

   

  	Required	Preferred
  Qualification	Bachelor’s Degree	Advanced Degree
  Experience	Three years of experience in school admissions	Experience in independent and/or K–8th grade admissions at a high-achieving independent school
  Prior Knowledge	Microsoft Office suite, CRM systems, Google Workspaces	Blackbaud Tuition Management, Ravenna, Clarity

   

  Compensation: Cathedral School offers a competitive Interim Director of Admissions salary ranging from $125,000 to $175,000, depending upon experience. Additionally, Cathedral School consistently offers one of the most robust benefits packages among independent schools in the Bay Area.

   

  Contact: Please send a cover letter and a résumé to Burns Jones, Head of School, at jones@cathedralschool.net.

• 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.