EMPLOYMENT
St. Thomas School is one of the oldest independent schools on the eastside of Lake Washington. STS is committed to educating the whole child, Preschool through Sixth Grade. STS is expanding its enrollment and planning for a new facility on a completely redeveloped campus for the Early Learning Center (beginning at age 30 months) and the Elementary Center (Grades 1-6).
Current Openings:
None
Application Process:
Please submit an application for employment (see left-side menu), résumé, and cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position to Senior Administrative Assistant: 8300 NE 12th Street, Medina WA, 98039. You may also submit these documents via email to info@stthomasschool.org.
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:
For Teachers:
- 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.