Careers

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• After School Quest Team Member

  Do you enjoy spending quality time with children?  Are you willing to help mold the minds and hearts of JK-6th Grade students?  Are you flexible and team-oriented?  If so, the Quest Team Member position could be an incredible fit for you!

  Collegiate School seeks a part-time Quest Team Member to join its after-school program for students in Grades JK-6.  Our after-school program is licensed and regulated by the Virginia Department of Social Services.  This is a part-time (16-18 hours per week), non-benefitted position. During the school year, Quest Team Members generally work from 2:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 2 p.m.-6 p.m. on Friday.  There are also several days, including school holidays and parent teacher conferences, when the after-school program is open all day.  On these days, Quest Team Members should expect to work 5-6 hours per day between 7:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.  Quest Team Members may also choose to work during the summer months as well.
  
  

  Responsibilities include:

  • Leading small study groups and assisting 1^st-6^th Grade students thoroughly complete homework assignments
  • Facilitating a variety of activities including, but not limited to sports, indoor/outdoor play, arts and crafts, and cooking
  • Actively supervising children during a wide variety of enrichment activities that may take place on or off campus
  • Help maintain a safe, clean and cozy learning and play environment for students
  • Regularly attend monthly staff meetings and other planning meetings as needed

  Qualities of a successful candidate include:

  • Have previous experience working with children ages 4-12 in a group setting
  • Consistently demonstrate kindness, patience and respect toward students, parents and colleagues
  • Have a good driving record and a willingness to learn how to drive a minibus to transport students to and from activities and events
  • Demonstrate high levels of flexibility, a strong work ethic, and a team-oriented attitude, ready and willing to step in and help in any way needed
  • Exhibit professionalism, timeliness and a positive attitude

  Preferred qualifications:

  • Hold a degree in a child-related field, preferably early childhood, elementary or secondary education

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• Athletic Coaches

  Collegiate School is looking for various coaches for different sports throughout the school year.

  Coaches are expected to teach, train, condition and coach all team members as well as plan, evaluate, manage and coordinate all aspects of the team in regards to practice and games. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to help develop a competitive program that is committed to the creation of student athletes who demonstrate a commitment to academics, strong fundamental skills and sportsmanship.
  
  

  Coaches must be able to show and teach basic and advanced skills to players at every position and help individual players to improve.

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• CDL Drivers, Full-Time and Part-Time

  Collegiate School seeks experienced CDL Drivers.  We have part-time and full-time positions available. The CDL Driver is responsible for transporting Collegiate students, faculty and staff using school-owned vehicles, performing required vehicle pre/post trip inspections, vehicle cleaning, and other maintenance duties when required.

  Essential Duties:

  • Complete transportation vehicle pre/post trip inspections prior to/after each vehicle use, and work to ensure all fleet vehicles are in safe driving condition.
  • Ensure vehicles are cleaned, properly maintained and fueled on a daily basis.
  • Perform driving-related duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.
  • Adhere to CDL related requirements and regulations, including required D.O.T. physicals.
  • Comply with OSHA safety rules and regulations, and use appropriate P.P.E.
  • Participate in training activities and remain up-to-date and informed as to current and best practices of job-related functions.
  • Be available to work weekend and/or weekday shifts.
  • Perform other necessary Physical Plant duties, as assigned.

  Required Qualifications

  • 3 years of passenger driving experience, preferably in a school, charter, or transit setting.
  • Must have and maintain a valid Virginia Driver’s license (CDL) with a passenger and air brake endorsement.
  • Ability to check vehicles to ensure, among other items, that all lights are working, tires are properly inflated, and to suggest/take corrective actions.
  • Ability to do minor maintenance of vehicles including checking fluid levels, adding fluids levels, and making minor adjustments as required.
  • Excellent reading, writing and oral comprehension skills required (including proper English, punctuation, grammar rules, etc.)  Specifically, ability to read manuals and follow safety instructions.
  • Excellent verbal communication and listening skills, with attention to clarity and detail.

  • Ability to communicate via phone/text/email regarding job-related responsibilities during/outside of scheduled shifts.
  • Ability to work with hand tools and pneumatic tools, as required.

  • Ability to record trip and vehicle information, and maintain accurate records.
  • Maintain productive relationships with vendors and all School Faculty and Staff.

  Physical Requirements:

  • Manual coordination including finger dexterity, eye/hand/foot coordination, color discrimination, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, depth perception and hearing.
  • Must be able to pass a physical exam as required by The Department of Transportation.

  • Must be able to lift, lower, carry, push and pull objects up to 50lbs unassisted.
  • May be subjected to extreme heat and cold temperatures.
  • Will be subjected to motor and/or machine noise.

   

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• Custodial Services Manager

  Collegiate School is seeking a Custodial Services Manager to work in our Facilities department. The Custodial Services Manager is primarily responsible for assisting with planning, developing and implementing policies and procedures for campus Custodial Services. The Manager will supervise and direct all Custodial personnel, procedures and operations in the cleaning and care of campus buildings to APPA Level 2 Standards, and will be responsible for all Custodial equipment. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be required to report to work when students are not learning on campus and/or when School is closed.  This is a full-time benefited position.

  General responsibilities include:

  • Plan, schedule and assign work and proper distribution of assignments, conformance with established standards of care, and adequate personnel, space and equipment for performance of duties.
  • Plan, direct and control Custodial services, including cleaning, sanitizing and disinfection of campus space.
  • Review, inspect and evaluate work in progress at appropriate intervals to ensure standards of care are maintained and tasks are completed as directed and scheduled. Continually assess and evaluate the physical condition, cleanliness and safety of the campus facilities.
  • Research and maintain an up to date knowledge base of “Best Practices” within the Custodial service industry. Implement new procedures and practices as needed for the School’s benefit and train employees in new techniques and programs.
  • Maintain an accurate inventory and records for all custodial supplies and equipment.
  • Investigate Custodial complaints, questions and concerns, and take corrective actions.
  • Assist Housekeeping Manager and make recommendations for the development of Operational Budgets.
  • Conduct, develop or assign training programs for departmental employees on effective operation and compliance with departmental and regulatory agency requirements.
  • Assist with various personnel functions including hiring, promotion, employee evaluation, merit recommendations, disciplinary actions, time records and vacation schedules.
  • Perform other necessary Physical Plant duties, as assigned.

  Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications and competencies:

  • 5 years of experience in Custodial Services, including direct supervision of staff and program development.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge, skills and expertise in Custodial Services and Systems.
  • Demonstrated initiative in the development and implementation of Custodial Service and management procedures, programs and strategies.
  • Excellent reading, writing and comprehension skills.
  • Excellent verbal communication and listening skills with high attention to clarity and detail with ability to explain complex information/fact patterns in understandable terms to all levels of personnel.
  • Working knowledge of cloud-based systems, word processing and spreadsheet software and Windows platform.
  • High School Diploma.
  • Valid Virginia driver's license.
  • Manual coordination including finger dexterity, eye/hand/foot coordination, able to distinguish between colors, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, feeling, depth perception and hearing.
  • Must be able to lift, lower, carry, push and pull objects up to 50lbs unassisted.
  • Must be able to stand, climb, bend, stoop and crouch for extended periods of time.
  • May be subjected to extreme heat and cold temperatures.  
  • Will be subjected to motor and/or machine noise. 

   

  Collegiate School is an independent, JK-12 college preparatory, coeducational school with over 1,600 students in Richmond, VA. We seek professionals to uphold and advance our mission to create a diverse and inclusive community of learners committed to a challenging and supportive educational experience that will foster the intellectual, moral, emotional and physical development of each student. With our core values of honor, love of learning, excellence, respect and community, we develop minds that seek and hearts that serve. Our exceptional faculty and staff not only deliver preeminent programs but prepare the next generation of inquisitive thinkers, responsible citizens and compassionate leaders.

  The School is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender (including pregnancy), age, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. Employment decisions at the School are based on merit, qualifications and skills.

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• Custodian

  Collegiate School is seeking a Custodian to work in our Facilities department. The Custodian is primarily responsible for completing the daily cleaning, buffing, refinishing of restrooms, lounges, offices, classrooms and corridors in accordance with standard operating procedures of the Department. Along with floor care responsibilities, this position is required to fill in as a Custodian to ensure cleanliness of all buildings and spaces as needed to maintain and improve the campus facilities. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be required to report to work when students are not learning on campus and/or when School is closed.  This is a full-time benefited position.

  General responsibilities include:

  • Burnishing/buffing of hard surface floors.
  • Light extraction, deep extraction, spot removing from carpets.
  • Moving waste from outside of all buildings to dumpsters.
  • Deep scrubbing/Stripping and refinishing of hard surface floors.
  • Maintain equipment for cleanliness, maintain correct water levels in batteries, maintain correct levels of oil in engines and report all repairs needed.
  • Observe and report the need for furniture or other building fixture repairs.
  • Remain up-to-date and informed as to current best practices of job-related functions.
  • Ensure all doors and windows, in the designated work area, are locked or unlocked as scheduled and report all suspicious activities to management/security.
  • Comply with OSHA safety rules and regulations, and use appropriate P.P.E.
  • Be available to work weekend and/or weekday shifts.
  • Perform other necessary Physical Plant duties, as assigned.

   

  Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications and competencies:

   

  • 3 years of experience as a Floor Technician in an educational or commercial environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate various types of floor care equipment.
  • Excellent reading, writing and oral comprehension skills required (including proper English, punctuation, grammar rules, etc.)  Specifically, ability to read manuals and follow safety instructions.
  • Excellent verbal communication and listening skills, with attention to clarity and detail.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Self-Starter.
  • High School Diploma.
  • Demonstrates cross cultural competence.
  • Manual coordination including finger dexterity, eye/hand/foot coordination, able to distinguish between colors, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, feeling, depth perception and hearing.
  • Must be able to lift, lower, carry, push and pull objects up to 50lbs unassisted.
  • Must be able to stand, climb, bend, stoop and crouch for extended periods of time.
  • May be subjected to extreme heat and cold temperatures.  
  • Will be subjected to motor and/or machine noise.

   

   

   

  Collegiate School is an independent, JK-12 college preparatory, coeducational school with over 1,600 students in Richmond, VA. We seek professionals to uphold and advance our mission to create a diverse and inclusive community of learners committed to a challenging and supportive educational experience that will foster the intellectual, moral, emotional and physical development of each student. With our core values of honor, love of learning, excellence, respect and community, we develop minds that seek and hearts that serve. Our exceptional faculty and staff not only deliver preeminent programs but prepare the next generation of inquisitive thinkers, responsible citizens and compassionate leaders.

  The School is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender (including pregnancy), age, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. Employment decisions at the School are based on merit, qualifications and skills.

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• Development Assistant

  Collegiate School seeks a Development Assistant to provide support in the Development Office. This position reports to and primarily supports the Chief Development Officer. This position requires exceptional organization and project management skills, has high attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time, 12-month benefited position.

  General responsibilities include:

  • Provides administrative support to the Chief Development Officer (85%)

  • • • Coordinates meetings, prepares meeting materials and provides clear follow up, among other responsibilities
      • Helps manage the development office calendar and scheduling of events and meetings
      • Creates individual and event briefings
      • Writes, edits and proofreads correspondence
      • Assists with office materials such as volunteer handbooks, at-a-glance fact sheets, and stewardship pieces, and updates on the website
      • Creates and runs reports and lists, as needed to support external efforts and outreach
      • Provides administrative support in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge database
      • Assists with expense reporting

   

  • Other Duties (15%)
  • Responds to requests from the Collegiate community and provides timely follow through
  • Orders supplies for the office
  • Answers general development office phone and greets development office visitors and facilitates interactions with colleagues
  • Attends and assists with departmental and school-wide events as needed

   

   

  Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications and competencies:

   

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Development or administrative experience preferred

  • Interest in development work and JK – 12 education
  • Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Proficiently uses Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Google Sheets
  • Experience in Blackbaud Raiser’s or other Relationship Management System (RMS) preferred
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Service-Oriented Mindset/Ability to Anticipate Needs
  • Collaborative Team Player, in Development Office and across the School

   

   

  Collegiate School is an independent, JK-12 college preparatory, coeducational school with over 1,600 students in Richmond, VA. We seek professionals to uphold and advance our mission to create a diverse and inclusive community of learners committed to a challenging and supportive educational experience that will foster the intellectual, moral, emotional and physical development of each student. With our core values of honor, love of learning, excellence, respect and community, we develop minds that seek and hearts that serve. Our exceptional faculty and staff not only deliver preeminent programs but prepare the next generation of inquisitive thinkers, responsible citizens and compassionate leaders.

  The School is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender (including pregnancy), age, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. Employment decisions at the School are based on merit, qualifications and skills.

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• E.E. Ford Teaching Fellow

  Collegiate School seeks an enthusiastic new teacher for our E. E. Ford Teaching Fellowship program. Specifically, our E.E. Ford Fellow will work with our World Language Department to teach Middle School Spanish. Candidates must be committed to the education of students and have a strong interest in a teaching career at an independent school. This can be a one or two year benefited position, appointment beginning in the fall of 2021.

  The Ford Fellowship Program helps prepare the next generation of independent school teachers for careers in education. It is designed to offer new teachers an opportunity to participate in a rewarding and intensive mentorship program while experiencing a successful first year in the classroom.
  

  The Ford Fellowship Program will partner this new faculty member with a master teacher in our Middle School. The Fellow will teach a partial load and will work closely with the master teacher in curriculum development, understanding independent school culture, and the art of teaching in general. The Fellow will also regularly observe classes taught by the mentor and other teachers in the school. Athletic coaching or running after-school activities will also be an important part of the Fellow’s role.

  
  
  

  Middle School teachers inspire students’ love of learning by providing a developmentally appropriate environment where students explore, play, discover and flourish. This position will use the curriculum to: encourage the social, physical, emotional and intellectual development of students; enrich the daily experience of each child through creative and innovative activities; and maintain strong relationships with students, parents and colleagues so that collaboration is the foundation for all interaction.

  Successful candidates should have an undergraduate or graduate degree in Spanish with no professional teaching experience, and should be interested in broad participation in school life including coaching three seasons and working with student clubs and activities.

  General responsibilities include:

  • Fostering a climate of respect for each child as an individual in an intentionally inclusive community
  • Creating and executing well-designed, meaningful lesson plans, mindful of best practices of teaching and learning including inquiry-based models
  • Maintaining a safe, healthy and inviting learning space
  • Collaborating with other teachers to plan and implement lessons
  • Planning and implementing activities that develop self-esteem and social skills
  • Communicating effectively with parents about student progress
  • Participating in professional development opportunities that grow one’s teaching
  • Serving on committees and engaging in professional group work as necessary
  • Supervising lunch, recess, carpool and other duties as required

  Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications and competencies:

  • Builds strong relationships with students, colleagues and parents by creating a caring and inclusive community in which all members are respected and valued
  • Develops learner-centered opportunities that help students develop into inquisitive thinkers, responsible citizens and compassionate leaders
  • Collaborates with colleagues to design and implement a challenging, relevant and connected curriculum
  • Upholds high expectations for all students and strives to meet the individual needs of each learner, including those with learning differences
  • Implements evidence-based teaching and learning practices and designs a full range of meaningful assessments in which students are regularly asked to demonstrate understanding
  • Explores and integrates a range of resources, including technology, to engage, enhance and extend learning goals
  • Understands the role of social, emotional and physical well being in the teaching and learning process and encourages the development of lifelong healthy behavior patterns
  • Exhibits the characteristics of a lifelong learner and engages in personal and professional development to impact student learning

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• JV Field Hockey Assistant Coach

  Collegiate is seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Field Hockey Coach at the junior varsity level.

  Coaches are expected to teach, train, condition, and coach all team members as well as plan, evaluate, manage and coordinate all aspects of the team in regards to practice and games. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to help develop a competitive program that is committed to the creation of student athletes who demonstrate a commitment to academics, strong fundamental skills and sportsmanship.  Coaches must be able to show and teach basic and advanced skills to players at every position and help individual players to improve.

  Season Commitment:

  Aug. 16 - Oct. 29, 2021

  Time Commitment:

   Season practices are held Monday-Thursday 4:00-6:00 and Fridays 3:00-5:00.

  Games are usually help on Tuesdays and Fridays

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• JV Volleyball Assistant Coach

  Collegiate is seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Volleyball Coach at the junior varsity level.

  Coaches are expected to teach, train, condition, and coach all team members as well as plan, evaluate, manage and coordinate all aspects of the team in regards to practice and games. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to help develop a competitive program that is committed to the creation of student athletes who demonstrate a commitment to academics, strong fundamental skills and sportsmanship.  Coaches must be able to show and teach basic and advanced skills to players at every position and help individual players to improve.

  Season Commitment:

  Aug. 16 - Oct. 29, 2021

  Time Commitment:

  Season practices are held Monday-Thursday 3:40-5:30 and Fridays 2:45-4:45

  Games are usually scheduled on Tuesdays and Fridays.

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• Lower School Substitute Teacher

  Collegiate School seeks substitute teachers in the Lower School, JK – 4th Grade.  Substitute teachers may be assigned a lead or supporting role in a classroom, depending on grade level, discipline and student needs.  The role of the substitute teacher requires flexibility, cooperation and collaboration. We seek to hire qualified individuals with a deep respect for children and strong classroom management skills. A bachelor’s degree and experience working with children is required. 

  Lower School substitutes are interviewed by the Lower School Substitute Coordinator who maintains the substitute list. Please note that Virginia law requires background checks for school employment.

• Middle School Counselor, Long Term Substitute

  Collegiate School seeks an energetic, experienced and committed counselor with a passion for working with middle school students to fulfill a long-term substitute position for parental leave. The ideal candidate will have experience working with early adolescents to help develop positive tools for social interaction, decision-making, and healthy living while having training and background in counseling or social work. 

  This long-term substitute position is full-time from September 20 through December 17, 2021, with the following scheduled days off: Labor Day September 6, Yom Kippur September 16, Fall Break October 11, November 24-26 Thanksgiving.
  
  
  

  General Responsibilities Include: 

  • Fostering a climate of respect for each child as an individual in an intentionally inclusive community
  • Maintaining a safe, healthy and inviting learning space
  • Work closely with students, faculty and families to provide support and be a resource, as needed
  • Create lessons and resources for teachers to facilitate guidance activities in their classrooms
  • Work closely with individual teachers, grade level coordinators, and Student Support Team to help identify and address specific student needs
  • Provide individual and group counseling to students with identified needs and concerns
  • Provide crisis intervention for students, as needed
  • Provide assistance for students as they transition from 4th to 5th grade and 8th to 9th grade
  • Work as an integral member of the JK-12 counseling team
  • Coordinate parent education groups
  • Communicate with outside professionals
  • Develop resources and relationships in the outside community
  • Promote and facilitate the ongoing development and maintenance of an inclusive campus community
  • Participate in all required School events
  • Assume additional duties as required

  Successful candidates will contain the following qualifications and competencies:

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably a Master’s degree or Virginia teaching certification
  • Demonstrated experience in Middle School Teaching
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience teaching
  • Knowledge of current best practices in Middle School physical education and health instruction
  • Evidence of creativity and passion in classroom instruction
  • Ability to inspire students’ love of learning and critical thinking
  • Interest in broad participation in school life and culture
  • Enthusiasm for professional growth and academic excellence
  • Strong commitment to students with varied learning styles
  • Exhibits solid understanding of how data is collected, generated, and used by the School
  • Experience in and commitment to the ongoing development and maintenance of an inclusive campus community
  • Builds strong relationships with students, colleagues and parents by creating a caring and inclusive community in which all members are respected and valued
  • Develops learner-centered opportunities that help students develop into inquisitive thinkers, responsible citizens and compassionate leaders
  • Collaborates with colleagues to design and implement a challenging, relevant and connected curriculum
  • Upholds high expectations for all students and strives to meet the individual needs of each learner, including those with learning differences
  • Implements evidence-based teaching and learning practices and designs a full range of meaningful assessments in which students are regularly asked to demonstrate understanding
  • Explores and integrates a range of resources, including technology, to engage, enhance and extend learning goals
  • Understands the role of social, emotional and physical well being in the teaching and learning process and encourages the development of lifelong healthy behavior patterns
  • Exhibits the characteristics of a lifelong learner and engages in personal and professional development to impact student learning

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• Middle School Football Assistant Coach

  Collegiate is seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Football Coach at the Middle School level.

  Coaches are expected to teach, train, condition, and coach all team members as well as plan, evaluate, manage and coordinate all aspects of the team in regards to practice and games. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to help develop a competitive program that is committed to the creation of student athletes who demonstrate a commitment to academics, strong fundamental skills and sportsmanship.  Coaches must be able to show and teach basic and advanced skills to players at every position and help individual players to improve.

  Season Commitment:

  Aug. 31 - Nov. 4, 2021

  Time Commitment:

  Season practices are held Monday-Thursday 3:40-5:15 and Fridays 2:45-4:15

  Games are usually scheduled on Wednesdays or Thursdays.

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