EMPLOYMENT
St. Thomas School is one of the oldest independent schools on the eastside of Lake Washington. STS, a non-sectarian, Preschool through Sixth Grade school, is well known for its commitment to a rigorous academic curriculum and the education of the whole child. STS is expanding its enrollment and has recently completed construction of its 55,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art campus.
Current Openings:
- Academic Tutors
- Director of Development (Full Time)
- Preschool Teacher (Full Time)
- Spanish Teacher (Part Time)
- Upper Elementary Humanities Teacher (Part Time)
Academic Tutors
STS is seeking applicants for academic tutors in a variety of disciplines.
Qualified tutors are added to a database of available professionals who are able to support students who have a demonstrated need for additional support or for parents who are simply seeking out additional support for their own children. In cases where the school is referring a student for additional support, tutors are expected to work closely with the classroom teacher. Tutors benefit from being associated with one of the most respected independent schools in the eastside; the School and its families benefit from having tutors who, over time, are developing a deeper understanding of the School’s academic programs and pedagogy.
All financial and scheduling arrangements are between the tutor and the individual families. STS assumes no responsibility for the specific outcomes associated with tutoring while the School desires to establish a database of available tutors, parents must ultimately determine “best fit.”
Qualified candidates will have:
- Experience as a classroom teacher or demonstrated experience in tutoring
- A college degree in education or related discipline
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellence references
Tutors interested in being part of the greater STS community should submit:
- cover letter that highlights particular strengths and areas of expertise
- resume
- three recent letters of recommendation
Tutors are expected to meet with a member of the administration and complete a background check (fees are paid by the tutor).
Director of Development
STS is seeking applicants for Director of Development.
The Director of Development has primary responsibility for the school’s fundraising activities. The Director of Development coordinates the Annual Fund, Auction, Major Gifts, and Campaign, developing collateral materials and providing training for staff and volunteers.
As a senior administrator, the Director of Development will join a team comprising the Head of School, the Associate Head for Institutional Advancement, the Directors of the Early Learning and Elementary Centers, the Director of Finance and Operations, the Director of Admissions, and the Director of Information Technology. The Director of Development, as with all senior administrators, will be directly accountable to, supervised by, and evaluated by the Head of School. The Director of Development works in close collaboration with the advancement team which includes the Associate Head, the Development and Campaign Committees, the Director of Admissions, and an administrative assistant.
This position begins June 1, 2010. Compensation is competitive with public and independent elementary schools. This is a full-time, year round, exempt position. STS offers opportunities for professional development and an extraordinary learning environment.
Responsibilities include:
- Develops, implements, and evaluates the necessary infrastructure, policies, and procedures that support annual giving, auctions, capital campaigns, major gift campaigns, and planned giving
- Educates the School’s various constituencies about development and fundraising activities, with a particular emphasis on new parents
- Coordinates the Annual Fund
- Coordinates the annual Auction
- Coordinates, in collaboration with outside consultants and coordinators, major gifts, capital campaigns, and planned giving from individuals, foundations, and corporations
- Provides leadership and ensures the accurate entering and maintenance of information in the development database
- Coordinates special events for parents, families, and other constituents to advance the School’s development and advancement efforts
Qualified candidates will have:
- A Bachelors degree, Masters preferred
- 5+ years experience in a similar position, preferably in an independent school
- Demonstrated success in fundraising
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Impeccable oral and written communication skills
- A working knowledge of non-profit institutions
Compensation (salary + benefits) is competitive with public and independent elementary schools.
Preschool Teacher
STS is seeking applicants for full time Preschool Teacher in the Early Learning Center for the 2010-11 school year.
Candidates should have a true passion for young children and experience working with this age group. At STS, Preschool is a two year program. The first year, children (ages 30 months – 3 years) attend 2 half days per week. The second year, children (3 and 4 year olds) attend 3 half days with the option of afternoon enrichment. The Preschool program has been developed at STS and brings together best practices and current research in a unique program that is cognitively challenging and responsive to individual children’s interests and needs. As part of a Preschool – Grade 6 continuum, the entire Early Learning Center is grounded is well-articulated standards and pedagogy.
Responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing curriculum and unit plans
- Demonstrating thorough knowledge of teaching practices and a commitment to teaching within a caring, highly academic environment
- Working with families and communicating in a clear and supportive manner
- Staying abreast of current educational research and best practices
- Pursuing continual professional growth
Qualified candidates will have:
- A Bachelor’s Degree, minimum; preferably a Master’s, in early childhood education or elementary education with an emphasis in early learning
- 3+ years of combined teaching experience
- Experience in developing and writing curriculum, knowledge of current trends and research in early learning, and strong oral and written communication skills
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the children and program
Compensation (salary + benefits) is competitive with public and independent elementary schools.
Spanish Teacher
STS is seeking applicants for a part time Spanish teaching position in the Elementary Center for the 2010-11 school year.
It is anticipated that this position will grow as enrollment increases. While not required, STS will give preference to teachers who can teach across disciplines (mathematics, social studies, language arts, or another foreign language) in addition to Spanish.
Responsibilities include:
- A Bachelor’s Degree, minimum; preferably a Master’s, in elementary, bilingual, or Spanish education
- 3+ years of combined teaching experience
- Experience in developing and writing curriculum, knowledge of current trends and research in learning and assessment, and strong oral and written communication skills
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the children and program
- Demonstrated fluency in spoken and written Spanish
Qualified candidates will have:
- Experience as a classroom teacher or demonstrated experience in tutoring
- A college degree in education or related discipline
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellence references
Compensation (salary + benefits) is competitive with public and independent elementary schools.
Upper Elementary Humanities Teacher
STS is seeking applicants for a part time Upper Division (Grades 4-5) Humanities (integrated language arts and social studies) teaching position in the Elementary Center for the 2010-11 school year.
It is anticipated that this position will become full time as enrollment increases.
Candidates who have experience across multiple disciplines are preferable, but not required. Specifically, STS is seeking Humanities teachers who can also teach Spanish, another foreign language, or mathematics.
Responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing curriculum and unit plans
- Demonstrating thorough knowledge of teaching practices and a commitment to teaching within a caring, highly academic environment
- Working with families and communicating in a clear and supportive manner
- Staying abreast of current educational research and best practices
- Pursuing continual professional growth
Qualified candidates will have:
- A Bachelor’s Degree, minimum; preferably a Master’s, in elementary education or related areas
- 3+ years of combined teaching experience
- Experience in developing and writing curriculum, knowledge of current trends and research in learning and assessment, and strong oral and written communication skills
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the children and program
Compensation (salary + benefits) is competitive with public and independent elementary schools.
Please submit an application for employment (see left-side menu), résumé, and cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position to Administrative Assistant to the Head of School, 8300 NE 12th Street, Medina WA, 98039. You may also submit these documents via email to info@stthomasschool.org.
For Teachers:
Candidates, who are considered for an interview, must be prepared to submit a concise portfolio of their work as a teacher. This should be a tailored, focused presentation:
- Examples of a lesson plan in language arts and/or another curriculum area.
- Samples of assessments from 2 subjects areas that reflect your approaches to assessing student learning.
- A concise discussion of a lesson that you have given that did not go well and one that did go well, with accompanying explanations on what went well and what could be improved.
- A brief description of your ideal classroom. You should focus on the overall layout of the classroom, your role within the classroom, and the various resources that would be available. Please provide insights into your choices.
For All:
- A concise description of your leadership style and guiding philosophies, highlighting particular strengths and providing concrete examples of experience that provide insight into your leadership capacity.
- Additional items that you feel highlight your knowledge and experience.