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Administrative Positions for the 2024-2025 School Year:

DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Department: Student Support Services

Classification: Student-Facing

Status: Full time (1.0 FTE)

Calendar: 12 months

Immediate Supervisor: Director of Teaching

Salary: $50,000 – $60,000 commensurate with education and experience

Benefits: 168 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO), paid school holidays, 50% faculty/staff tuition discount, free Extended Day care for SCCS school enrolled child(ren) a Defined Contribution benefit offered to qualified employees.

Position Summary: The Director of Student Support role requires a dynamic individual who can bridge the gap between students and faculty, fostering an environment that supports academic success for all. The director will focus both on student-facing academic intervention and the professional development of SCCS faculty to better equip them to serve SCCS students.

Primary Responsibilities: This position is specifically focused on bridging the gap between student learning, the educational experience between SCCS students and faculty while fostering a culture of continuous improvement in learning and teaching.

• Student-Facing:
  • Implement and oversee the Academic Interventionist staff schedule and student plans.
  • Collaborate with current stakeholders (i.e. faculty, student’s family), to identify students in need of academic support.
  • Monitor, track student progress and develop, adjust plans where necessary.
  • Monitor, track Academic Interventionist plan delivery and their assigned student’s progress and adjust where necessary.
  • Develop and implement strategies to enhance student success and retention to SCCS.
  • Collaborate with faculty and/or other stakeholders to identify non-academic barriers to student success.
  • Establish clear communication processes to faculty and student’s family regarding intervention plan and expectations.
  • Perform reading, math and behavior interventions when needed.
• Faculty-Facing:
  • Collaborate with faculty to identify areas of faculty development needs.
  • Design and implement professional development for SCCS faculty to better enhance their skills and student engagement.
  • Provide resources and tools that assist faculty in integrating academic support.

• Communications & Reporting:
  • Communicate process, expectations and overall plan to the appropriate stakeholders (student’s family, faculty, etc)
  • Track student progress and retain necessary student assessment information
  • Oversee the Classroom Aide response to “on call” behavior calls to determine proper communication to student’s family

Supervision/Oversight responsibilities

• Schedule and directly supervise the Academic Interventionists.
• Schedule and directly supervise the Classroom Aides.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education.
  • Emphasis in Special Ed. or Math is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years proven experience in student support services
• Ability to interpret formative assessments and similar data
• Can supply three (3) references including a previous employer who can attest to:
  • Successful experience related to the position
  • Candidate’s ability to build, maintain and restore trusting relationships with students and students’ families.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise, delegate and counsel others
• Ability to make quick decisions, meet deadlines and work collaboratively.
• Familiarity with private Christian independent school environments is a plus.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references to Beth Bethel, Director of Teaching, at bbethel@sccommunityschool.org. Please include “Director of Student Support” in the subject line.

Teaching Positions for the 2024-2025 School Year:

MIDDLE SCHOOL ELA

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Middle School English Language Arts teacher to join our Middle School team for the 2024-2025 academic year. The ideal candidate will embrace the Charlotte Mason philosophy, demonstrating a deep understanding of its principles and a commitment to nurturing the intellectual, spiritual, and emotional growth of each student. This position reports directly to the Director of Teaching.

Employee Status & Compensation:

Start Date: August 2, 2024

Grade Levels: 5th – 8th with a dedicated homeroom assignment

Status: 1.0 FTE; 10-month position, 40 hours/week based on class schedule

Salary Range: $40,000 – $50,000 commensurate with education and qualified experience for 1.0 (or the equivalent of) full time employees

Standard Benefits: holidays, school breaks, PTO, tuition reduction for employee children

Additional benefits: May be eligible for additional benefits SCCS has to offer which can be discussed during the interview process.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons incorporating living books, narration, and hands-on activities.
• Lead 5th grade homeroom in Christian fellowship and formation.
• Deliver lessons focused on English, writing, composition, literature and critical analysis.
• Create a positive and respectful classroom environment that encourages curiosity and a love for learning.
• Establish strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to support a collaborative and supportive learning community.
• Integrate technology effectively into the curriculum to enhance learning experiences.

• Participate in professional development opportunities to continuously enhance teaching skills and stay updated on educational best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
• Valid teaching certification is preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for creating a positive and nurturing learning environment.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of students.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references to Beth Bethel, Director of Teaching, at bbethel@sccommunityschool.org. Please include “Middle School ELA Application” in the subject line.

2ND GRADE TEACHER

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Elementary Teacher to join our 2nd grade team for the 2024-2025 academic year. The ideal candidate will embrace the Charlotte Mason philosophy, demonstrating a deep understanding of its principles and a commitment to nurturing the intellectual, spiritual, and emotional growth of each student. This position reports directly to the Director of Teaching.

Employee Status & Compensation:

Start Date: August 2, 2024

Status: .80 FTE; 10-month position, 32 hours/week based on class schedule

Salary Range: $40,000 – $50,000 commensurate with education and qualified experience for 1.0 (or the equivalent of) full time employees

Standard Benefits: holidays, school breaks, PTO, tuition reduction for employee children

Additional benefits: May be eligible for additional benefits SCCS has to offer which can be discussed during the interview process.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons incorporating living books, narration, and hands-on activities.
• Create a positive and respectful classroom environment that encourages curiosity and a love for learning.
• Establish strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to support a collaborative and supportive learning community.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to continuously enhance teaching skills and stay updated on educational best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
• Valid teaching certification for elementary education is preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for creating a positive and nurturing learning environment.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of students.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references to Beth Bethel, Director of Teaching, at bbethel@sccommunityschool.org. Please include “Elementary Teacher Application- Grade 2” in the subject line.

3RD GRADE TEACHER

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Elementary Teacher to join our 3rd grade team for the 2024-2025 academic year. The ideal candidates will embrace the Charlotte Mason philosophy, demonstrating a deep understanding of its principles and a commitment to nurturing the intellectual, spiritual, and emotional growth of each student. This position reports directly to the Director of Teaching.

Employee Status & Compensation:

Start Date: August 2, 2024

Status: 1.0 FTE; 10-month position, 40 hours/week based on class schedule

Salary Range: $40,000 – $50,000 commensurate with education and qualified experience for 1.0 (or the equivalent of) full time employees

Standard Benefits: holidays, school breaks, PTO, tuition reduction for employee children

Additional benefits: May be eligible for additional benefits SCCS has to offer which can be discussed during the interview process.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons incorporating living books, narration, and hands-on activities.
• Create a positive and respectful classroom environment that encourages curiosity and a love for learning.
• Establish strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to support a collaborative and supportive learning community.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to continuously enhance teaching skills and stay updated on educational best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
• Valid teaching certification for elementary education is preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for creating a positive and nurturing learning environment.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of students.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references to Beth Bethel, Director of Teaching, at bbethel@sccommunityschool.org. Please include “Elementary Teacher Application- Grade 3” in the subject line.

4TH GRADE TEACHER

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Elementary Teacher to join our 4th grade team for the 2024-2025 academic year. The ideal candidate will embrace the Charlotte Mason philosophy, demonstrating a deep understanding of its principles and a commitment to nurturing the intellectual, spiritual, and emotional growth of each student. This position reports directly to the Director of Teaching.

Employee Status & Compensation:

Start Date: August 2, 2024

Status: 1.0 FTE; 10-month position, 40 hours/week based on class schedule

Salary Range: $40,000 – $50,000 commensurate with education and qualified experience for 1.0 (or the equivalent of) full time employees

Standard Benefits: holidays, school breaks, PTO, tuition reduction for employee children

Additional benefits: May be eligible for additional benefits SCCS has to offer which can be discussed during the interview process.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons incorporating living books, narration, and hands-on activities.
• Create a positive and respectful classroom environment that encourages curiosity and a love for learning.
• Establish strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to support a collaborative and supportive learning community.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to continuously enhance teaching skills and stay updated on educational best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
• Valid teaching certification for elementary education is preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for creating a positive and nurturing learning environment.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of students.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references to Beth Bethel, Director of Teaching, at bbethel@sccommunityschool.org. Please include “Elementary Teacher Application- Grade 4” in the subject line.

Application

South City Community School seeks candidates for all positions who sincerely profess and live the Christian faith, possess a knowledge or willingness to learn the Charlotte Mason philosophy of education, and embrace the mission and vision of South City Community School, including the desire to work in a school committed to attracting families from a wide variety of social and economic backgrounds. As part of the application process, candidates should familiarize themselves with the SCCS website and the Charlotte Mason educational philosophy.

SCCS is a member of the Christian Schools Association of St. Louis.

South City Community School admits students of any race, gender, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.

Department: Student Support Services