Career Opportunities

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• Early Childhood School, Teacher Assistant

  Position Summary:
  
  

  Saint John's School, a Toddler to 12-grade co-ed secular school, actively seeks a dynamic and seasoned individual to join our team. The role of the Early Childhood Teacher Assistant will work collaboratively with Lead Teacher to provide a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for pre-school aged children. The assistant supports the implementation of curriculum, assists in the classroom management, and ensures the well-being of each student.
  
  

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred in Education or related fields.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience, preferably within a private or independent school setting.
  • Montessori certification preferably.
  • Knowledge of early childhood development and educational principles.
  • Patience, flexibility, and passion for working with young children.
  • Exemplary work ethic, a positive demeanor, adaptability, and a willingness to undertake assigned tasks.
  • Demonstrating a deep passion for and staying informed about current advancements in educational theory and practice.
  • Excellent written and oral skills in both English and Spanish a must.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ability to build rapport with children, families and school staff required.
  • Ability to work independently and with others.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community.
  • Understand and exhibit high standards of professional conduct.
  • Computer/technological skills.
  • Effective ability to organize, prioritize and manage time adequately.
  • Willingness to commit and become an active participant in school life.

  Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Aid the lead teacher during educational development tasks for students.
  • Assist and supervise students during class, lunch break, nap time, and play time while ensuring the safety and well-being of the students.
  • Be a liaison with lead teachers while they develop and implement the best teaching practices.
  • Assist in all classroom responsibilities including the development and set up of learning centers, bulletin boards, material preparation, and attendance records keeping among others.
  • Collaborate with the lead teacher to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Assist in the enforcement of classroom rules and behavior expectations.
  • Foster social, emotional and cognitive development through positive interactions.
  • Support the use of educational materials and resources to enhance learning.
  • Provide individualized attention and assistance to students as needed.
  • Report any concerns or observations about students’ development to the lead teacher.
  • Participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance skills and knowledge.

   

  How to Apply:
  
  

  Interested candidate, please send a letter of interest detailing your qualifications, teaching philosophy, three (3) references, and your Curriculum Vitae to employment@sjspr.org. Please include in the subject line. "Early Childhood Teacher Assistant".

• Secondary School Administrative Assistant

  Position Summary:
  
  

  Saint John’s School, a Toddler to 12-grade co-ed secular school is actively seeking a dynamic and seasoned individual to join our team. The role of the Secondary Administrative Assistant plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the school office by providing administrative support to the secondary principal, faculty, staff, students, and parents.  This role is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to the secondary division team, ensuring the efficient operation of the secondary office, and facilitating communication between faculty, students, parents and the community. This position requires strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of previous experience in an administrative role, preferably within a private or independent school setting.
  • Proficiency is office software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Exemplary work ethic, a positive demeanor, adaptability, and a willingness to undertake assigned tasks.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Discretion and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
  • Excellent written and oral skills in both English and Spanish a must.
  • Friendly and professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ability to build connections with children, families and school staff required.
  • Demonstrate ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • Proficiency in thriving within a dynamic and fast paced setting.
  • Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community.
  • Understand and exhibit high standards of professional conduct.
  • Solid and effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Computer/technological skills.
  • Effective ability to organize, prioritize and manage time adequately.
  • Demonstrated organizational prowess and adept problem-solving abilities.

   

  Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Greet and assist students, parents, faculty and staff in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Answer and direct phone calls, emails and other inquiries to the appropriate parties.
  • Maintain and organize office files, records and documentation, ensuring confidentiality where necessary.
  • Prepare and distribute school communications.
  • Assist the principal and other administrators with scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and coordinating appointments.
  • Prepare and edit correspondence, reports and other documents as needed.
  • Assist in maintaining student records, attendance, and grade reports in compliance with school policies and state regulations.
  • Aid faculty and staff with various administrative tasks, including copying, filing and distributing materials.
  • Be a liaison between the faculty and principal.
  • Manage the substitute teacher process.
  • Handle students request such as issuing late passes, coordinating early dismissal and providing general information.
  • Support the coordination of student activities, clubs and extracurricular programs.
  • Any other activity assigned by the secondary principal.

  How to Apply:
  
  

  Interested candidate, please send a letter of interest detailing your qualifications, teaching philosophy, three (3) references, and your Curriculum Vitae to employment@sjspr.org. Please include in the subject line. “Secondary Administrative Assistant”.

• Spanish Teacher - Secondary School

  Position Summary:
  
  

  Saint John’s School, a Toddler to 12-grade co-ed secular school is actively seeking a dynamic and seasoned individual to join our team. The role of the Secondary Spanish Teacher will be responsible for meticulously planning and delivering engaging lessons in Spanish. Moreover, this position will wield considerable influence in captivating and educating linguistic competence and cultural promotion.

   

   

  Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree is strongly desired in the subject area. Educational background preferred. 
  • Valid teaching certificate in the subject area(s) sought. 
  • A minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience, preferably within a private or independent school setting.
  • Strong understanding of language acquisition.
  • Native or near-native proficiency in the Spanish language, alongside essential strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • A commitment to ongoing professional development.
  • Exemplary work ethic, a positive demeanor, adaptability, and a willingness to undertake assigned tasks.
  • Demonstrating a deep passion for and staying informed about current advancements in educational theory and practice.

   

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ideally can balance a strong commitment to academic excellence with empathy and a zest for helping all students succeed. 
  • Knowledgeable in modern instructional methodologies and ability to differentiate instruction in a challenging academic setting. 
  • Experienced and versed in the use of instructional technology. 
  • Possess an untiring commitment to working with diverse learners and helping them achieve their full potential.
  • Willingness to commit and become an active participant in school life. 
  • Passion for teaching and the ability to inspire students.
  • Effective ability to organize, prioritize, and manage time adequately.
  • Ability to connect and motivate students while being accessible, approachable, and positive while handling all situations.

   

  Task and Responsibilities: 

  •  Cultivating a learning environment characterized by accountability, shared responsibility, and belonging.
  • Creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and fosters a genuine passion for the language and culture.
  • Providing continuous assessment of student progress.
  • Collaborating with other teachers and staff as a contributing team member, thus maintaining a positive adult work environment.
  • Formulating and implementing policies and strategies for the Spanish language that align with the school's vision, its commitment to academic excellence, and effective learning.
  • Maintaining comprehensive individual student records.
  • Regularly assessing students to gauge their progress and establishing performance targets. That is, continuous monitoring and evaluation of student performance, and adapting your teaching strategies to accommodate their changing requirements.
  • Customizing teaching methods through differentiation to address the unique strengths and weaknesses of all students.
  • Identifying, selecting, and adapting educational resources to cater to the diverse needs of students.
  • Implementing the school's behavior policy to ensure a safe and conducive learning environment.
  • Exhibiting leadership, leading by example, inspiring others, and collaborating effectively within a team.
  • Development of assessments and the selection of materials aimed at enhancing the language learning experience.
  • Prioritizing the collaboration between school and home to foster a thriving and supportive school environment.
  • Ensure consistent and punctual communication with families, aiming not only to identify areas of growth and requirements but also to disseminate positive and uplifting information.

   

   

  How to Apply:

   

  Interested candidates, please send a letter of interest detailing your qualifications, teaching philosophy, three references, and your Curriculum Vitae to employment@sjspr.org. Please include in the subject line “Secondary Spanish Teacher”.

• Substitute Teachers

  Requirements:

  • At least one (1) year of successful teaching experience working with students, ideally in a private or independent school.