Careers

List of 4 items.

• Middle School Science Teacher

  Role Title: Middle School Science Teacher

  FLSA Status: Full-time Exempt

  Reports To: Director of Upper School

  Direct Reports: N/A

   

  Main Purpose of the Role: The Middle School Science Teacher is responsible for planning, teaching, and evaluating students in upper elementary / middle school science classes. Our program is inquiry-based and aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards.

   

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the science department to refine curriculum, evaluate students, and monitor the efficacy of the program.
  • Serve as a supervisor for a range of student activities and events, such as outdoor education trips, chapel service, advisory, assemblies, field trips, recess, and lunch.
  • Communicate with parents of students both formally (through progress reports, report cards, and conferences) and informally (through emails and phone calls as needed).
  • Participate in ongoing professional development and attend all faculty and staff meetings and retreats.
  • Overtly support and act in accordance with the school’s mission and values.
  • Work collaboratively with homeroom teachers to plan, teach, and assess.
  • Demonstrate appropriate planning and preparation for instruction.
  • Develop and maintain a classroom atmosphere centered on intellectual inquiry and student engagement.
  • Foster classroom community through inclusionary, compassionate, and supportive practices.
  • Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, punctuality, professional courtesy, and discretion.
  • Appropriately carry out specific responsibilities as designated by the division (e.g., duties).
  • Honor the confidentiality of school and student information.
  • Communicate effectively with co-lead, students, families, and colleagues.
  • Engage in self-reflection and professional development through goal-setting, professional development opportunities, and ongoing dialog with division directors.

   

  Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging Commitments:

  • Engage in conversations with empathy and curiosity.
  • Listen to recognize the presence, ideas, and beliefs of all individuals within the Cathedral School community.
  • Practice courage and acting with integrity to speak up and speak out to stand up for what is right even when it is challenging or unpopular.
  • Uphold the process of reflection, healing, and repair, holding ourselves accountable and accepting responsibility for our actions.

   

  Skills and Competencies:

  • A passion for working with young students.
  • A commitment to collaborate in a dynamic community of teachers.
  • An openness to professional development and continuous learning.
  • Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • A positive and collegial approach to work.

   

  	Required	Preferred
  Qualification	Bachelor’s degree in science or a related field	Advanced degree in education and content area
  Experience	1–2 years teaching experience	3–5 years teaching experience Experience teaching with a social justice lens
  Prior Knowledge	Familiarity with NGSS and inquiry-based instruction	Responsive classroom training or related community-building program, e.g., advisory programs

   

  Compensation: Cathedral School for Boys offers a competitive annual teacher salary for this position, ranging $85,000–$125,000, depending upon experience. Additionally, Cathedral School offers one of the most robust benefits packages among independent schools in the Bay Area.

   

  Contact: Please send a cover letter and a resume to Lukas Rahlson, Director of Upper School, at rahlson@cathedralschool.net.

• K–5 Science Teacher (Maternity Leave)

  Role Title: K–5 Science Teacher (Maternity Leave)

  FLSA Status: Full-time Exempt

  Reports to: Directors of Lower and Upper Schools

  Direct Reports: N/A

   

  Main Purpose of the Role: The K–5 Science Teacher is responsible for planning, teaching, and evaluating students in elementary and Grade 5 science classes. Our program is inquiry-based and aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards. The duration of this maternity leave posting will be approximately February 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025.

   

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the science department to refine curriculum, evaluate students, and monitor the efficacy of the program.
  • Communicate with parents of students both formally (through progress reports, report cards, and conferences) and informally (through emails and phone calls as needed).
  • Participate in ongoing professional development and attend all faculty and staff meetings.
  • Overtly support and act in accordance with the school’s mission and values.
  • Work collaboratively with homeroom teachers to plan, teach, and assess.
  • Demonstrate appropriate planning and preparation for instruction.
  • Develop and maintain a classroom atmosphere centered on intellectual inquiry and student engagement.
  • Foster classroom community through inclusionary, compassionate, and supportive practices.
  • Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, punctuality, professional courtesy, and discretion.
  • Appropriately carry out specific responsibilities as designated by the division (e.g., duties).
  • Honor the confidentiality of school and student information.
  • Communicate effectively with co-lead, students, families, and colleagues.
  • Engage in self-reflection and professional development through goal setting, professional development opportunities, and ongoing dialog with division directors.

   

  Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging Commitments:

  • Engage in conversations with empathy and curiosity.
  • Listen to recognize the presence, ideas, and beliefs of all individuals within the Cathedral School community.
  • Practice courage and acting with integrity to speak up and speak out to stand up for what is right even when it is challenging or unpopular.
  • Uphold the process of reflection, healing, and repair, holding ourselves accountable and accepting responsibility for our actions.

   

  Skills and Competencies:

  • A passion for working with young students.
  • A commitment to collaborate in a dynamic community of teachers.
  • An openness to professional development and continuous learning.
  • Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • A positive and collegial approach to work.

   

  	Required	Preferred
  Qualification	Bachelor’s degree in science or a related field	Advanced degree in education and content area
  Experience	1–2 years teaching experience	3–5 years teaching experience Experience teaching with a social justice lens
  Prior Knowledge	Familiarity with NGSS and inquiry-based instruction	Responsive classroom training or related community-building program, e.g., advisory programs

   

  Compensation: Cathedral School for Boys uses a daily rate range for K–5 Science long-term substitute teachers of $300–$400 per day, based on experience.

   

  Contact: Please send a cover letter and a resume to Lukas Rahlson, Director of Upper School, at rahlson@cathedralschool.net.

• Extended Day Program Staff / Afterschool Teacher

  Role Title: Extended Day Program (EDP) Staff / Afterschool Teacher

  FLSA Status: Part-time Non-exempt

  Reports to: Extended Day Programming Coordinator

  Direct Reports: N/A

   

  Main Purpose of the Role: The EDP Staff / Afterschool Teacher is responsible for developing and leading engaging afterschool activities, including both indoor and outdoor activities, snack time, and homework assistance; supervising students and responding to their needs and interests; and coordinating parent pick-up. This is a part-time, hourly position with shifts varying between 2:00–6:00pm, Monday–Friday, with summer months, holidays, and school breaks off.

   

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Overtly support and act in accordance with the school’s mission and values.
  • Maintain a safe yet fun environment for boys beyond the classroom; spend time outside on the roof play yard and in the gym, enjoy snacks and activities, and work on classroom assignments.
  • Manage program transitions and student pick-up.
  • Provide a safe physical and emotional environment for all students, encouraging the boys to take initiative to solve problems and helping them investigate, ask questions, and have fun.
  • Communicate with families.

   

  Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging Commitments:

  • Engage in conversations with empathy and curiosity, listen to recognize the presence, ideas, and beliefs of all individuals within the Cathedral School community;
  • Practice courage and acting with integrity to speak up and speak out to stand up for what is right even when it is challenging or unpopular;
  • Uphold the process of reflection, healing, and repair, holding ourselves accountable and accepting responsibility for our actions.

   

  Skills and Competencies:

  • A passion for working with young people.
  • A positive, resilient disposition.
  • Attention to detail with strong organizational and communication skills.

   

  	Required	Preferred
  Qualification	High school diploma	• Bachelor’s degree in education or applicable field. • CPR, first aid, and AED certified.
  Experience	Experience working with children, e.g., nanny, teacher, tutor, coach.	Classroom instruction or supervisory experience.

   

  Contact: Please send a cover letter and a resume to Erin Bostrom, Director of Extended Day Program, at bostrom@cathedralschool.net.

   

  Compensation and Benefits: Rate of pay is $22.00–$25.00 / hour, depending on level of experience. Benefits include paid sick leave.

• On-Call Substitute Teacher

  Role Title: On-Call Substitute Teacher

  FLSA Status: Part-time, Non-exempt

  Reports to: Division Director

  Direct Reports: N/A

   

  Main Purpose of the Role: Substitute teachers provide classroom support in grades K–4 and lead subject-specific classes for grades 5–8. Substitute teachers will also perform school-related duties including lunch and recess supervision.
  
  

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Actively engage with students in classroom activities
  • Use effective classroom management strategies
  • Implement lesson plans when applicable
  • Supervise students at recess and lunch
  • Use technology as needed
  • Maintain the tidiness of the classroom

   

  Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging Commitments:

  • Engage in conversations with empathy and curiosity, listen to recognize the presence, ideas, and beliefs of all individuals within the Cathedral School community;
  • Practice courage and acting with integrity to speak up and speak out to stand up for what is right even when it is challenging or unpopular;
  • Uphold the process of reflection, healing, and repair, holding ourselves accountable and accepting responsibility for our actions.

   

  Skills and Competencies:

  • A passion for working with young people
  • A positive, resilient disposition
  • Attention to detail with strong organizational and communication skills

  	Required	Preferred
  Qualification	High school diploma; proof of COVID-19 vaccination; CA Live Scan; negative TB test	CPR, first aid, and AED certified
  Experience	Relevant teaching experience working in a school setting

   

  Compensation and Benefits: Cathedral uses a daily rate of $240 for substitute teachers.

   

  Contact: Please send a cover letter and a résumé to Director of Upper School, Chad Harlow, at harlow@cathedralschool.net.