Careers

List of 3 items.

• Kindergarten Co-Lead Teacher (February–June)

  Role Title: Teacher (February–June)

  FLSA Status: Non-exempt

  Reports to: Director of Lower School

  Direct Reports: N/A

   

  Main Purpose of the Role: The co-lead teacher is responsible for planning 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 the other 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 inclusive, 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 the other co-lead teacher, students, families, and colleagues
  • Engage in self-reflection and professional development through goal setting, professional development opportunities, and ongoing dialog with division directors
  • Actively engage in admissions work through participation in tours and student visit programs

   

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

   

  • Engage in conversations with empathy and curiosity
  • Listen to and recognize the presence, ideas, and beliefs of all individuals within the Cathedral School community
  • Act with courage and integrity by speaking up and standing up for what is right, even when doing so 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 lower elementary students
  • A desire to collaborate in a dynamic community of teachers
  • An openness to professional development and continuous learning
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • A pleasant and collegial approach to work and a sense of humor
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

   

  Category	Required	Preferred
  Qualification	Bachelor’s degree	Advanced degree in early childhood education
  Experience	Minimum 3 years of full-time teaching experience Experience with phonics   instruction and differentiated learning	Experience with Wilson   Fundations, Bridges Math, and Writing Revolution Responsive Classroom Training   Proficiency in Google Suite

   

  Contact: Please send a brief cover letter and a resume to Jon Bluestein, Director of Lower School, at bluestein@cathedralschool.net.

   

  Compensation: Cathedral School offers a competitive long-term substitute teacher rate for this position of $400/day.

• 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 Kindergarten–Grade 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 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 people
  • A positive, resilient disposition
  • Attention to detail with strong organizational and communication skills

   

  Category	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: Cathedral uses a daily rate of $240 for substitute teachers.

   

  Contact: Please send a cover letter and a résumé 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.