POSITION DESCRIPTION
St. Catherine's School is an Episcopal day school in Richmond, Virginia, founded in 1890, enrolling roughly 950 girls age 3 through grade 12. Located on a 16-acre campus in the western part of the city, St. Catherine's core values include pursuing academic excellence, developing character, nurturing spiritual growth, celebrating individuals, and building community.
St. Catherine's School provides a rigorous education that prepares girls with diverse perspectives for a lifetime of learning, leadership, and service in a global community.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Lower School Science teacher must be able to create a flexible program and a class environment designed to cultivate each student's learning and personal growth, especially in STEM. This teacher needs to establish effective rapport with students and motivate and guide students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed for a foundation for lifelong learning and responsible global citizenship in STEM fields.
The Lower School teacher is expected to stay current with best practices in elementary education, particularly with girls' education. Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with parents and other faculty/staff members is essential.
The Lower School Science teacher is expected to collaborate effectively with other faculty/staff members and be the Lower School Science Department Coordinator, as well as support the school's mission and core values.
Supervisor: Head of Lower School and Early Childhood
Position Status: Salaried, exempt, full-time, 9-month schedule
Hours of Work: Standard work week. Evening and weekend work may be required.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific duties of this job include, but are not limited to:
