St. Catherine’s provides a modern, well-rounded educational experience rooted in more than a century of history and tradition. We could not do it without a talented and passionate team of faculty and staff members.
Thank you for your interest in working at St. Catherine’s School, an all-girls independent school located in Richmond, Virginia. Founded in 1890, St. Catherine's is located on a picturesque 16-acre campus in the western part of the city and enrolls approximately 950 girls age 3 through grade 12.
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. We could not do it without a talented and passionate team of faculty and staff members.
Our current job openings are listed below with information on how to apply. We would love to hear from you and learn more about your interest in working at St. Catherine’s School. For general inquiries, please contact our Human Resources office.
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Current Job Opportunities
St. Catherine's School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its hiring practices.
St. Catherine’s School is committed to providing an inclusive educational environment. We actively engage students, families, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our school community respects the differences in ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. Consistent with the School’s mission, St. Catherine’s fosters in our students, and expects from all others, respect for the dignity and wholeness of every person.
An Early Childhood lead teacher must be able to create a flexible program and a class environment designed to cultivate each student’s learning and personal growth. 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. The Early Childhood teacher is expected to stay current with best practices in early childhood education, particularly with girls’ education. Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with parents and other faculty/staff members is essential. Early Childhood lead teachers are expected to collaborate effectively with other faculty/staff members, 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,
Hours of Work: Standard work week. Evening and weekend work may be required.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Developing and teaching an Early Childhood curriculum whose objectives are based on current national standards in Early Childhood education, research and knowledge of developmental skills while maintaining the flexibility and integrity of the Early Childhood program
Documenting children’s social-emotional and academic progress, as well as process thinking and learning through anecdotal notes, work samples, digital portfolio creation, and report cards
Providing individualized and small group instruction while delivering high-quality, engaging instruction using a variety of strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, discovery, play and hands-on experiences
Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with families by communicating through conferences, narrative report card comments, emails, and/or phone calls as needed
Collaborating with the grade level team to set up an effective learning environment both indoors and outdoors
Contributing positively to the School’s culture and community by adhering to the professional standards outlined by the School
The Early Childhood co-teacher assists the classroom lead teacher with creating a flexible program and a class environment designed to cultivate each student’s learning and personal growth. The co-teacher needs to establish effective rapport with students, as well as motivate and guide students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed for a foundation for lifelong learning and responsible global citizenship. The co-teacher is expected to stay current with best practices in early childhood education, particularly with girls’ education. Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with parents and other faculty/staff members, as well as collaborating effectively with other faculty/staff members are essential. The Early Childhood co-teacher must support the school’s mission and core values.
Supervisor: Head of Lower School and Early Childhood
Position Status: Salaried, exempt, full-time
Hours of Work: Standard work week. Evening and weekend work may be required.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the development and teaching of an Early Childhood curriculum whose objectives are based on current national standards in Early Childhood education, research and knowledge of developmental skills while maintaining the flexibility and integrity of the Early Childhood program
Support with the documentation of children’s social-emotional and academic progress, as well as process thinking and learning through anecdotal notes, work samples, digital portfolio creation, and report cards
Assist with and lead individualized and small group instruction while delivering high-quality, engaging instruction using a variety of strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, discovery, play and hands-on experiences
Establish and maintain positive relationships with families by communicating through conferences, narrative report card comments, emails, and/or phone calls as needed
Collaborate with the Lead Teacher and grade level team to set up an effective learning environment both indoors and outdoors
Contribute positively to the School’s culture and community by adhering to the professional standards outlined by the School
St. Catherine’s School seeks a committed, enthusiastic, and innovative Middle School English Teacher to begin work for the 2025-2026 school term. This position includes teaching the English 6 curriculum to our 6th-grade students, which includes reading comprehension, novel studies, writing, grammar, vocabulary, organization, research, as well as other executive functioning skills. The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree in education or English education. A master's degree is preferred. Applicants should demonstrate an interest in contributing to the school’s English program as well as the overall desired outcomes of the Middle School program. Additionally, applicants should have a desire to participate fully in the life of the Middle School. Passion and/or experience for project-based and differentiated learning and an interest in working in a student-centered, collaborative, educational environment are beneficial. Experience in Google Suite for Education is preferred. Candidates should have an interest in being part of a community that strives to create access, equity, and belonging for all.
Supervisor: Head of Middle School
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Position Status: Salaried, exempt, full-time, regular, 9-month
Hours of Work: Standard work week
Note: This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed by employees within this classification. This position description should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required or assigned to an employee in this position. Nothing contained in this position description restricts St. Catherine’s School’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Teach five (5) sections of English to all Grade 6 students
Collaborate with the English Department to analyze and review the curriculum
Partner with the other grade-level academic classes and participate in team meetings
Serve as an advisor
Participate in department and faculty meetings
Create a classroom community based on the School's core values
Develop and implement an English curriculum that includes a focus on skill development
Champion and assist in implementing the School’s access, equity, and belonging initiatives
Find joy in working with students and the wider School community both in teaching and taking part in the broader life of the School
Strong orientation towards teamwork and community success
St. Catherine’s School seeks a full-time Middle School Learning Support Specialist passionate about working with middle school girls and faculty. As part of the Middle School team, the Learning Support Specialist will engage with faculty and students through the Middle School program in which we purposefully define program outcomes to benefit our girls. The learning specialist has the responsibility of providing support for students with learning differences, partners with teachers to provide appropriate accommodations, oversees standardized testing, and analyzes student psycho-educational testing results. She or he works closely with team leaders, the faculty, school counselors, and families. The Department Chair aspect of this position will work with school administration to inventory current school needs regarding learning support for all students in order to design a program that will allow the school to reach strategic plan goals. The Department Chair also oversees programming and members of the learning support team in Lower School and Upper School, as well as the Pathways to Learning teachers in the Middle School.
Reports to: Head of Middle School and Associate Head of School for Academics
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Position Status: Salaried, exempt, full-time, regular, 9-month
Hours of Work: Standard work week.
The learning specialist will:
Partner proactively with faculty and administration to support students with different learning styles and teachers in their efforts to advance students with different learning needs.
Work with administration to analyze current school needs in the area of learning support and help design a program to meet student needs.
Observe and evaluate individual students displaying academic or behavioral difficulties and assess their learning strengths and challenges.
Participate in classroom instruction as needed.
Facilitate learning support for students with accommodations in grade level specific MS classes.
Attend grade-level team meetings.
Direct one-on-one or small-group instruction.
Develop and write student accommodation/learning plans.
Work with teaching teams to identify overall weaknesses and strengths and make suggestions for curriculum adjustments.
Maintain confidential student records and keep accurate documentation of sessions, meetings, and assessments.
Initiate and schedule parent conferences as needed.
Recommend in-school and community resources for identified students.
Communicate with professionals outside the school to support students, as needed.
Coordinate and facilitate communication between student, family, school, and other involved professionals.
Secure standardized testing accommodations for qualifying students.
Oversee the administration of standardized testing in Middle School.
Network with learning specialists at other independent schools.
Attend conferences and professional meetings in order to remain current with industry trends.
Participate in committee, department, and staff meetings as well as school-sponsored events that would benefit from area of expertise.
Be involved in the school community at large.
Assume responsibility for other projects as assigned
Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or a related field; graduate degree preferred
3+ years of teaching experience
Knowledge of learning disabilities, psycho-educational tests, reports, and assistive technology
Knowledge of administering and interpreting assessments and test results, academic achievement, and diagnostic testing
Proven success as a leader in program development
Full understanding of differentiated instructional strategies across the curriculum
Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Strong networking skills to ensure access to resources in the broader community
Detail-oriented and resourceful
Tactful and discreet
Technologically savvy
High-energy and enthusiastic about working in an academic atmosphere
The primary role of this position includes teaching a study skills curriculum to 7th grade students including organization, research, speech, public speaking, reading comprehension, logical reasoning, as well as other executive functioning skills. Collaboration with faculty to design, coordinate, and support interdisciplinary activities that promote innovative learning are part of this position. Creative approaches to expand opportunities to build students’ critical thinking skills and ownership of learning are expected. The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree in education, preferably middle school education, and a masters degree is preferred. Passion for project-based and differentiated learning and experience or interest in working in a student-centered, collaborative, educational environment is beneficial. Experience in Google Suite for Education is preferred. Candidates should have an interest in being part of a community that strives to create access, equity and belonging for all.
Supervisor: Head of Middle School
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Position Status: Salaried, exempt, part-time, regular, 9-month
Hours of Work: Regular work week up to 20 hours per week
Note: This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed by employees within this classification. This position description should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required or assigned to an employee in this position. Nothing contained in this position description restricts St. Catherine’s School’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Teach five (5) semester sections of the Pathways for Learning semester course to all Grade 7 students
Collaborate with the Learning Support team to analyze and review curriculum
Partner with the other grade-level academic classes by teaching organizational and assessment-management skills
Serve as an advisor
Participate in grade-level team meetings
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
four-year college degree
relate well to adolescent girls
teaching experience in Middle School
strong interpersonal and communication skills and a passion for learning
St. Catherine’s School seeks a committed and experienced Middle School Spanish teacher who is knowledgeable of middle school girls’ education and has a passion for working with middle school girls and faculty. As part of the Middle School team, this teacher will engage with faculty and students through the Middle School program in which we purposefully define program outcomes to benefit our girls. This MS Spanish teacher should be able to implement a 6th-grade and 7th-grade Spanish language program. The MS Teacher role will include serving as an advisor, meeting with two grade-level teams, collaborating with other MS Spanish teachers, and attending regular Department meetings. All teachers, as members of our community, establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents/caregivers, and colleagues.
Supervisor: Head of Middle School
Position Status: Salaried, exempt, full-time, regular, 9-month
Hours of Work: Standard work week.
Note: This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed by employees within this classification. This position description should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required or assigned to an employee in this position. Nothing in this position description restricts St. Catherine’s School’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Create a classroom community based on the School's core values
Implement and uphold the School’s access, equity, and belonging initiatives
Develop and implement the Spanish curriculum that includes a focus on skill development
Teach 5 sections which include 6th and 7th-grade Spanish
Work collaboratively with and align with colleagues teaching same-level courses
Serve as a 7th-grade student advisor
Sponsor club activities
Serve on School life committees when requested
Find joy in working with students and the wider School community both in teaching and taking part in the broader life of the School
Follow personnel policies as described in the Employee Handbook
Attend faculty and departmental meetings
Complete student reports in a timely manner
Strong orientation towards teamwork and community success
St. Catherine’s School seeks a committed, enthusiastic, and innovative Upper School English Teacher to begin work for the 2025-2026 school term. The Upper School English curriculum focuses on helping students to develop an appreciation for literature written by diverse authors, critical thinking skills to analyze literature from multiple viewpoints, and communication skills to convey ideas and arguments cogently in writing and in speech. The Grade 9 curriculum introduces students to literary analysis through a genre study of literature, while the Grade 10 and 11 surveys present a study of major works in British, World and American literature in addition to AP Literature and Language courses. Students choose from an array of diverse elective courses in the senior year.
Supervisor: Director of Upper School; English Department Chair
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Position Status: Salaried, exempt, full-time, regular, 9-month
Hours of Work: Standard work week. Occasional evening chaperoning and travel supervision.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Create a classroom community based on the School's core values
Develop and implement the English curriculum, including a focus on skill development
Teach a variety of courses in the English Department at more than one grade level and be willing to design senior electives
Work collaboratively with and align with colleagues teaching same-level courses
Implement and uphold the School’s access, equity, and belonging initiatives
Serve as an Upper School academic advisor
Sponsor extracurricular activities
Lead a cohort in the Upper School’s X-Term experiential learning program
Serve on School life committees when requested
Find joy in working with students and the wider School community both in teaching and taking part in the broader life of the School
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in English (Master’s preferred)
Experience in and passion for teaching English at the Upper School level
Demonstrated creative and energetic teaching
Strong classroom management skills
Conversant in current trends in English education and proven history of implementation of these trends
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
Facility with and strong implementation of educational technologies
Ability to coach a sport is desired
Ability to uphold the high standards of the School’s established program
Assist the Head Athletic Trainer with all facets of the daily operations of the Athletic Training Room & Sports Medicine Program, including coverage for middle and upper school teams in 14 sports throughout the school year for approximately 40 hours per week. Responsible for all aspects of health care for student-athletes including, injury prevention, recognition, treatment, evaluation, referral of injuries, rehabilitation, return to play evaluation, education, injury counseling, and documentation.
Supervisor: Director of Athletics, Assistant Athletics Director, Head Athletic Trainer
Supervisory Responsibilities: none
Position Status: Hourly, non-exempt, regular
Note: This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed by employees within this classification. This position description should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required or assigned to an employee in this position. Nothing contained in this position description restricts St. Catherine’s School’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with Head Athletic Trainer about practice/game coverage, athletic injuries, parent communications, and general athletic training room needs
Offer on site medical coverage for all practices/games/camps including late night events and some weekends
Travel as needed to off site events
Administering and monitoring of Return to Learn and Return to Play protocols for athletes with concussions. Includes administration and interpretation of computerized concussion testing.
Liaison between parents, students, administration, coaches and faculty as needed
Prevention, recognition, management, evaluation, and treatment of athletic injuries
Offer injury evaluation/treatment/rehabilitation hours during athletic program hours
Maintain accurate records of injuries, treatments for sports injuries, and injuries treated by a physician
Collaborate with League, VISAA, and other local Athletic Trainers in regards to injuries sustained by visiting athletes, and home athletes participating at away events.
Other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer, Director of Athletics, and Head of School
Skills
BOC Certified
Licensed (or eligible) to practice Athletic Training in the state of Virginia
Current First Aid/CPR Certification
Excellent oral and written communication skills with other members of the school community, other healthcare professionals, adolescents and parents/guardians.
Proficiency in basic data management systems and basic computer applications (e.g., google applications); willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with appropriate discretion
POSITION OVERVIEW St. Catherine's School is accepting applications for School Bus Drivers. Applicants with Class A or Class B CDL, with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements with a minimum of three years' driving experience are preferred. Responsibilities include driving students along daily shuttle route and day trips. Maintaining assigned bus in a safe, clean, professional manner is a must. Employment is subject to successful background check and physical evaluation.
Requirements
Core responsibilities of the Bus Driver include:
Pre-trip the vehicle properly.
Have bus fueled and ready to go 15 minutes prior to departure time
Properly fill out time sheet and mileage reports after each drive
Have reputable driving background
Must possess a Class B CDL with Passenger “P” and “Air Brake” Endorsements.
Must not have an air brakes restriction
Note: Drivers must be able to work various shifts per week.
Brilliant Camp Counselors are responsible for assisting the Lead Instructor in leading activities such as arts, crafts, games, outdoor play, and swimming during the day camp session. Counselors serve as role models and are responsible for setting a positive example.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Interact with campers to provide a fun, caring, supportive camp environment.
Supervise campers during meals.
Greet and interact with parents during drop off and pick up.
The Brilliant Summer Office Assistance provides administrative support to the summer camp program, working closely with the Director of Auxiliary Programs & Services and the Brilliant Summer Coordinator. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Answer phone calls and triage messages
Monitor Brilliant Summer inbox and respond to parent emails
Greet and interact with parents during drop off and pick up
Create weekly camp rosters, name tags, signs
Organize and distribute camper t-shirts
Receive and file camper documentation
Track overall weekly camper attendance
Help escort late arriving campers to their activity location
St. Catherine’s School seeks an entrepreneurial, enthusiastic, and innovative Saints Shop Supervisor. The Saints Shop Supervisor will lead the school spirit shop’s physical and online sales as an integral part of the school community and connection with students, families, and alumnae.
Supervisor: Reports to Director of Auxiliary Programs and Services
Hours of Work: Regular Saints Shop Hours (M-F 7:30am-4:00pm). Occasional evening or weekend programming, Back-to-School, Admissions, and select athletic events. This is a ten month position.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate on a small committee to select store merchandise that promote school spirit
Manage maintenance of inventory levels by ordering products and supplies
Manage inventory audits and manage stock to minimize losses
Manage daily operations of the school store, ensuring a clean, organized, and welcoming environment
Run detailed sales reports, prepare monthly inventory and banking reconciliation, and manage the store budget
Create and manage online Shopify store
Provide training to Saints Shop subs and volunteers, and ensure staffing of extended hours & special events.
Oversee cash handling and financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and security
Provide exceptional customer service to students, staff, and visitors
Promote store products at special events
Ensure the store complies with all school policies
Maintain a safe working environment for staff and customers
Communicate with Trolley House Refreshments food vendor on school openings, closings and extended hours.
QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY SKILLS
A commitment to St. Catherine’s mission, core values, policies, and initiatives.
Brilliant Summer Camp Counselors with Lifeguard Certification are responsible for providing lifeguard duties at certain times of the day. When the pool is not being used, this position wll assist the Lead Instructor in leading activities such as arts, crafts, games, outdoor play, and swimming during the day camp session. Counselors serve as role models and are responsible for setting a positive example. This position will also assist with some administrative camp duties.
Lifeguard Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Supervises swimming activities at the aquatics facility and ensures that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.
Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
Administers swim test to assess campers swimming ability
Camp Counselor Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Interact with campers to provide a fun, caring, supportive camp environment.
Supervise campers during meals.
Greet and interact with parents during drop off and pick up.
The Substitute Teacher is an educational professional who replaces regular teachers for a short period of time (e.g. a week, or month) or longer in certain cases. The Substitute Teacher will ensure the lesson plan is followed and the classroom is managed according to the standards of the division and school. The Substitute Teacher should seek to establish and maintain positive relationships with parents and other faculty/staff members; seek to collaborate effectively with other faculty/staff members; and endeavor to support the school’s mission and core values. She or he will help to run classes smoothly and promote an effective learning environment. St. Catherine’s maintains a list of approved substitutes in each division. To apply please use the link listed below.
Pay: The rate of payment for substitute teaching is $120 per day for a full day and $80 for a half day.
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Benefits
St. Catherine’s School is pleased to offer full-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package along with a variety of professional development opportunities. In addition, full-time faculty and staff may be eligible for tuition remission at St. Catherine’s or St. Christopher’s Schools.
St. Catherine's School prioritizes the continuous growth and enhancement of its faculty and staff. The school actively supports its employees by offering a range of opportunities, including work-related courses, conferences and workshops. We know that every employee has unique professional development goals, which is why we encourage faculty and staff individuals to engage with their supervisors to find the right opportunity for them.
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Located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, St. Catherine’s School is a private, all-girls pre-K, kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school. We provide a well-rounded educational experience for girls from communities across Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico and all of central Virginia. St.Catherine’s all-girls educational experience is rooted in more than a century of history and tradition. From our revolutionary past to our dynamic present, St. Catherine’s has always focused on preparing students for a boundless future.