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.

  • Registrar and Upper School Admin. Assistant

    St. Catherine’s School seeks a Registrar and Upper School Administrative Assistant to support the Director of Upper School in executing the programming, records keeping, and online system maintenance (SaintsNet).  The Assistant will be discreet, detail oriented, and willing to assist with any of the needs of the Upper School office. This is a 12-month position and requires a high level of organization in a demanding office environment. For more information about this excellent opportunity and to apply click here.

  • Upper School English Teacher

    St. Catherine’s School seeks an Upper School English Teacher to begin work for the 2020-2021 school term. The Upper School English curriculum focuses on helping students develop cogent arguments and critical thinking skills while learning great literature from diverse authors. The candidate should be prepared to teach a variety of courses in the English Department at more than one grade level and be willing to design senior electives. An instructor who can also teach in other disciplines (e.g. history or World Languages) will be given particular consideration as the position may evolve over time. For more information about this excellent opportunity and to apply click here.

Administration Opportunities

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  • Registrar and Upper School Admin. Assistant

    St. Catherine’s School seeks a Registrar and Upper School Administrative Assistant to support the Director of Upper School in executing the programming, records keeping, and online system maintenance (SaintsNet).  The Assistant will be discreet, detail oriented, and willing to assist with any of the needs of the Upper School office. This is a 12-month position and requires a high level of organization in a demanding office environment. For more information and to apply, click here.

Summer Teaching Opportunities

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  • Brilliant Summer Preschool “Young Explorer” Instructor

    Brilliant Summer Day Camp at St. Catherine's School is currently accepting applications from instructors interested in teaching with the well established Young Explorer program. The instructor will work with children ages 3 through grade 1 encouraging them to take part in a variety of experiences including language arts, STEM, visual and performing arts, music, woodworking, puppetry, creative movement, outdoor play and swimming—all with the fantastic resources of the St. Catherine’s campus.

    To be eligible for an instructor position candidates may be current teachers with a background in early childhood education. Current graduate students or college students graduating before the summer of 2020 will also be considered. A criminal background check is required. The pay range for instructors is $15 - $25 per hour.

    To Apply:
    Please click on the following link: Brilliant Summer Application and complete the “New Instructor - Day Camp” application. 

  • Brilliant Summer Sports Instructors

    Brilliant Summer Day Camp at St. Catherine's School is currently accepting applications from instructors interested in teaching a variety of sports classes this summer for grades 2- 10. Courses offered include ball games, field games, basketball, volleyball, team challenges, outdoor adventures and more. 

    To be eligible for an instructor position candidates may be teachers or other professionals. Current graduate students or college students graduating before the summer of 2020 will also be considered. A criminal background check is required. The pay range for instructors is $15 - $25 per hour.  

    To Apply:
    Please click on the following link: Brilliant Summer Application and complete the “New Instructor - Day Camp” application. 
     

  • Brilliant Summer Swimming Instructors

    Brilliant Summer Day Camp at St. Catherine's School is currently accepting applications from instructors interested in teaching swimming classes for students in preschool through grade 10. Children are grouped by age and skill levels including beginner, intermediate and advanced. Lifeguard and/or WSI certification preferred.

    To be eligible for an instructor position candidates may be teachers or other professionals. Current graduate students or college students graduating before the summer of 2020 will also be considered. A criminal background check is required. The pay range for instructors is $15 - $25 per hour.  

    To Apply:
    Please click on the following link: Brilliant Summer Application and complete the “New Instructor - Day Camp” application. 

  • Brilliant Summer Dance Instructor

    Brilliant Summer Day Camp at St. Catherine's School is currently accepting applications from instructors interested in teaching a variety of dance classes for grades 2-10. Courses offered include Hip-hop Dance, Modern Dance, Jazz Dance and Lyrical dance.

    To be eligible for an instructor position candidates may be current teachers or professional dancers. Current graduate students or college students graduating before the summer of 2020 will also be considered. A criminal background check is required. The pay range for instructors is $15 - $25 per hour.  

    To Apply:
    Please click on the following link: Brilliant Summer Application and complete the “New Instructor - Day Camp” application. 
     

  • Brilliant Summer Counselor

    The minimum age for applicants is 16 years old. Rising grade 11 and 12 high school students and college undergraduate students may apply for a counselor position. Counselors are considered teaching assistants and gain valuable experience in that position. Students pursuing a career in education are encouraged to apply. Preference is given to applicants that are available to work both three-week sessions: June 15 - July 2 and July 6 - 23. 

    To apply please go to our website here: Brilliant Summer Application and fill out the “New Counselor” application.

    Please note that we require two letters of recommendation. These need not be formal letters.  Those writing the recommendation may email the recommendation to the director, Lewis James (Ljames@st.catherines.org) 

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
     
    Please contact Director of Athletics, Julie Dayton for more information.
    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 contact Director of Athletics, Julie Dayton for more information
    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 contact Director of Athletics, Julie Dayton for more information
    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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The capital city in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Richmond is one of America’s oldest major cities. It was here where Founding Father, Patrick Henry, boldly declared, “Give me liberty or give me death” at St. John’s Church in 1775. Check out While you weren’t looking Richmond got cool and Do the Richmond region like a local for more details on how Richmond rocks.

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Contacts

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    Lea McCormick 

    Director of Human Resources
    804-288-2804 x3145
    Georgia Southwestern State University - B.B.A.
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    Wendy O'Brien 90

    Business Office Payroll and Benefits Manager
    804-288-2804 x3144
    College of William and Mary - Bachelor of Business Administration
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