Careers at St. Catherine’s School

As one of the nation’s premier all-girls schools, St. Catherine’s hires the best of the best. Our faculty are experts in girls’ education, and they care deeply about each and every girl. If you are an educator who is passionate and innovative, we want to hear from you. We actively seek educators of diverse backgrounds and interests, and we want to know how your experiences in and out of the classroom can help shape the leaders of tomorrow. We are in the business of helping girls grow into strong, smart and confident women. Join us.

Faculty Opportunities

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Assistant Chaplain and Lower School Religion Teacher

St. Catherine’s School seeks an Assistant Chaplain and Lower School Religion Teacher to serve as an integral part of the academic and spiritual leadership of the School. The primary purpose of this role is to enrich the spiritual life of the school through planning and leading school chapel services, teaching lower school religion classes, collaborating effectively with faculty and staff members, supporting the school’s mission and core values, and providing pastoral care to members of the school community. We seek candidates who have ordination or planned ordination in the Episcopal Church, hold a master’s degree in Divinity, among other qualities, and have experience in early childhood education. For more information about this unique opportunity and to apply click here.

Administration Opportunities

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Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

St. Catherine’s is on a journey to be a part of dismantling systemic racism. The School is committed to respecting, nurturing, and promoting diversity and its importance in the development of students and the well-being of the community. Our Path Forward, created this past summer, is a plan that prioritizes action and accountability in addressing inequity issues, dismantling oppression, and creating a welcoming, open, and safe community. The plan focuses on four pillars: Listening and Learning, Curricular and Community Education, Representation, and Equitable and Inclusive Campus Climate. A major component of this plan is to hire a full-time Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

The Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) will work with the administration, faculty, and students to carry out Our Path Forward and ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion are integrated throughout every aspect of the community and curriculum. In alignment with the School’s mission and core values, the Director will plan and execute new and existing organizational-wide DEI initiatives, professional development sessions, policies, and systems to foster inclusivity, diversity, and equity across campus. As a member of the senior administrative team, the Director must be a strategic leader who is passionate about DEI work and will work to strengthen and build holistic DEI strategy for St. Catherine’s. For more information and to apply click here.

Summer Teaching Opportunities

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No open positions at this time.

Coaching Opportunities

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Fall Sports

For more information and to apply, please apply here.

St. Catherine's School is an Episcopal day school in Richmond, Virginia, founded in 1890 and enrolling over 979 girls in grades age 3 to grade 12. Located on a 16-acre campus in the western part of the city. St. Catherine's core values include pursuing academic excellence, developing character, nurturing spiritual growth, celebrating individuals, and building community. The athletic program includes 42 teams in 14 sports with approximately 75% of students in grades 7-12 participating. We are looking for experienced coaches who are interested in a commitment to work within a very established program.

We are seeking coaching candidates who:

Demonstrate strong leadership skills and effective communication skills

Have proven head or assistant coaching experience and a record of success

Understand and support the mission of the School

Have the ability to work with different learning styles of students

Have exceptional multi-tasking skills and strong organizational skills

Have experience dealing with and building a partnership with involved parents

Set a tone of professionalism among coaches, athletes and parents

Are interested in the long-term building of program and working closely with other coaches

P lease apply here.

Please contact Director of Athletics, Julie Dayton for more information.

Email: jdayton@st.catherines.org

804.288.2804
Winter Sports

St. Catherine’s School Athletic Department

St. Catherine's School is an Episcopal day school in Richmond, Virginia, founded in 1890 and enrolling 979 girls in age 3-grade 12. Located on a 16-acre campus in the western part of the city, St. Catherine's core values include pursuing academic excellence, developing character, nurturing spiritual growth, celebrating individuals, and building community. The athletic program includes 42 teams in 14 sports with approximately 75% of students in grades 7-12 participating.

We are looking for experienced coaches who are interested in a commitment to work within a very established program.

We are seeking coaching candidates who:

Demonstrate strong leadership skills and effective communication skills

Have proven head or assistant coaching experience and a record of success

Understand and support the mission of the School

Have the ability to work with different learning styles of students

Have exceptional multi-tasking skills and strong organizational skills

Have experience dealing with and building a partnership with involved parents

Set a tone of professionalism among coaches, athletes and parents

Are interested in the long-term building of program and working closely with other coaches

Please apply here.

Please contact Director of Athletics, Julie Dayton for more information

Email: jdayton@st.catherines.org

804.288.2804
Spring Sports

St. Catherine’s School Athletic Department

St. Catherine's School is an Episcopal day school in Richmond, Virginia, founded in 1890 and enrolling 979 girls in age 3 -grade 12. Located on a 16-acre campus in the western part of the city, St. Catherine's core values include pursuing academic excellence, developing character, nurturing spiritual growth, celebrating individuals, and building community. The athletic program includes 42 teams in 14 sports with approximately 75% of students in grades 7-12 participating.

We are looking for experienced coaches who are interested in a commitment to work within a very established program.

We are seeking coaching candidates who:

Demonstrate strong leadership skills and effective communication skills

Have proven head or assistant coaching experience and a record of success

Understand and support the mission of the School

Have the ability to work with different learning styles of students

Have exceptional multi-tasking skills and strong organizational skills

Have experience dealing with and building a partnership with involved parents

Set a tone of professionalism among coaches, athletes and parents

Are interested in the long-term building of program and working closely with other coaches

Please apply here.

Please contact Director of Athletics, Julie Dayton for more information

Email: jdayton@st.catherines.org

804.288.2804

Substitute Teaching Opportunities

St. Catherine’s maintains a list of approved substitutes in each division. If you would like to substitute teach at St. Catherine’s, please submit a resume and a faculty/staff application, and you must comply with St. Catherine’s fingerprint policy.
Please read more and apply here.

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 ranging from conference participation to paid summer research grants and everything in between. In addition, Full-time faculty and staff may be eligible for tuition remission at St. Catherine’s or St. Christopher’s Schools.

Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
Health and Dental Plans
Prescription Drug Coverage
Behavioral Health Coverage
Optional Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Long-Term Disability Coverage
Long-Term Care Insurance

We are committed to an inclusive community

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 ideal location for girl-centered learning

St. Catherine’s is situated on 16 acres in the heart of the beautiful Westhampton neighborhood in Richmond. Our students come from more than 60 ZIP codes and seven counties, and we are proud to be a vibrant member of the Greater Richmond Region. Being located just minutes from downtown, we are able to access Fortune 500 companies, top universities, world-class healthcare facilities, historic sites, museums, galleries and cultural venues to complement our teaching and learning outside of the classroom.

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