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Middle School (grades 6-8) Full-time Teaching Position (Math/Science/Theme)

The College School is an independent school of approximately 225 students, Preschool through Eighth Grade, in St. Louis, Missouri with a focus on interdisciplinary, experiential, and outdoor education. We seek a highly-skilled and creative individual who knows the importance of cultivating relationships with students in order to empower their success, and who understands the value of our approach.

JOB SUMMARY: A faculty member at The College School is primarily responsible for instructing students in a way aligned with the school’s mission. Faculty members report directly to the Principal and work collaboratively with their colleagues to design, update, and implement the school’s curriculum. Teachers also participate in and regularly lead off-site trips for students, supervising them and managing logistics. Teachers assess students regularly and are in frequent contact with families to inform them of their students’ progress.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

– Joyfully and wisely guide children through personal and intellectual discovery;
– Collaborate with a team on the design and implementation of an engaging, age-appropriate, thematically-integrated, experiential curriculum;
– Focus on math and science instruction;
– Teach interdisciplinary project-based classes;
– Plan, implement, and supervise overnight trips that support and enhance thematic learning;
– Actively participate in and contribute to the school’s professional community and curricular goals 

Common Qualification Requirements:

– The ability to study, adapt, implement, and frequently create a mission-aligned curriculum for the classes taught;
– Experience and acumen in classroom management;
– A sensitivity to the various needs of each individual student, both academic and social-emotional;
– Attention to communication with families, students, colleagues and supervisors, including responding to written and oral requests and messages;
– Physical stamina to manage trips, both outdoor and indoor, including walking (or assisted movement as needed) long distances, navigating open, often uneven spaces, and sleeping outdoors;
– An openness to obtain a CDL license to drive our school buses on trips (encouraged but not required).

Salary and Benefits:

– Salary commensurate with experience
– A robust benefit package, including insurances, tuition remission for dependents, free lunch, and retirement matching

Contact Information:

– Interested candidates should email a letter of interest and their resume/CV to careers@thecollegeschool.org
– No phone calls, please

The College School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. Please visit www.thecollegeschool.org  to learn more about our school and culture.

Full-Time Teacher
2025-2026 School Year

The College School is an independent Preschool through Eighth Grade school in St. Louis, Missouri, with a focus on interdisciplinary, experiential, and outdoor education. We seek highly-skilled teachers who know the importance of cultivating relationships with students in order to empower their success. We seek individuals who are passionate about learning and life; who, through involvement with experiential education, know the value of our approach and who are a good fit for our unique learning community.

The positions involve:

– Joyfully and wisely guiding students through personal and intellectual discovery;
– Collaborating with the other full-time teachers on design and implementation of an engaging, age-appropriate, thematically-integrated, experiential curriculum;
– A comfort teaching various discipline areas;
– Team teaching in interdisciplinary project-based classes;
– Actively participating in and contributing to the school’s professional community and curricular goals through meetings, committees, and professional development;
– Salary that is commensurate with experience.

Applicants should have:

– A desire to work hard, learn new things, and be compassionate;
– Experience teaching experiential, thematic, progressive, child-centered education;
– Classroom teaching experience;
– A desire to contribute to a culture of excellence among students and colleagues;
– Experience with or belief in outdoor education pedagogy and practice;
– Training and experience in working with student support, such as individualized learning plans and differentiation
– A Master’s degree in an appropriate field is preferred;
– An openness to obtaining a CDL license to drive our school buses on trips is preferred.

Contact Information:

Interested candidates should email a letter of interest and their resume to careers@thecollegeschool.org. 

The College School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. Please visit www.thecollegeschool.org  to learn more about our school and culture.

The College School is seeking responsible, caring and motivated staff members to assist with our After School Program (ASP). Hours are 3:00PM to 6:00PM, Monday through Friday. Additional hours will be available during holiday breaks and other days when school is not in session.

The College School engages children, ages three to fourteen, in joyful, meaningful and creative learning through adventurous, theme-based, experiential curriculum. Our diverse community works as a partnership, cultivating excellence in learning, service and citizenship. Our students strive to be their best and we expect the same excellence from the staff members who care for them.

Extended-day staff offer a balanced variety of activities planned with care and attentiveness to the needs of students from preschool through middle school. We are seeking staff members that are creative, energetic, organized, professional, and willing to have fun.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
– This position is ideal for adults or college students with the ability to commit to a full school year of service.
– Ability to assist students with homework.
– Ability to proactively provide for the safety of students.
– Ability to display a positive attitude and develop positive relationships with the children and with their parents.

SALARY: $15 per hour

APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE
– A detailed resume
– The names and contact information of at least two references

Please email all application materials to Max Bruch, Associate Director of Sustainability and Auxiliary Programs, at careers@thecollegeschool.org.

The College School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. Please visit www.thecollegeschool.org  to learn more about our school and culture.

Job Type: Part-time

The College School is seeking responsible, caring and motivated teachers to substitute teach during the school year. Hours on any given day would be 8:00AM to 3:30PM, Monday through Friday.

The College School engages children, ages three to fourteen, in joyful, meaningful and creative learning through adventurous, theme-based, experiential curriculum. Our diverse community works as a partnership, cultivating excellence in learning, service and citizenship. Our students strive to be their best, and we expect the same excellence from the teachers who care for them.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

– This position is ideal for retired teachers or individuals just starting their career in
education and who wish to experience an innovative program.
– Specific areas of interest include early childhood, math, science, music, and art.
– Ability to display a positive attitude and develop positive relationships with
students.

SALARY: $105/day and $52.50/half-day

APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE

– A detailed resume
– The names and contact information of at least two references

Please email all application materials to Gina Brym, Director of Human Resources, at
careers@thecollegeschool.org

The College School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. Please visit www.thecollegeschool.org  to learn more about our school and culture.