Careers

At St. Stephen's School, the student is always our priority. To that end we've established guidleines by which all of our teachers shall adhere. This is one of the many ways we at St. Stephen's provide an uparalleled and well-rounded education.

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Faculty Standards

Classroom Instruction

  1. The teacher designs his/her lessons to assist students in developing reflective, creative, cooperative, and disciplined approaches to learning
  2. In implementing curriculum, teachers help foster within students positive self-concepts that helps them grow into caring, competent, and confident young adults
  3. Teachers maintain an appropriate climate of high expectations with attention to the needs of the individual learner.
  4. The teacher designs lessons which build for future academic success
  5. The teacher crafts his/her teaching to create coherence and connectedness to everyday life-experiences through interdisciplinary, integrated and cross-curricular approaches to learning
  6. The teacher maintains an academic environment conducive to good learning and develops lessons of substantial and appropriate quality
  7. The teacher collaborates with colleagues and the school’s leadership in the design and implementation of curriculum within the context of the school’s overall program and mission

Classroom Environment
           

  1. The teacher establishes positive relationships with students, which, while recognizing the differing roles of adult and child, are characterized by mutual respect and good will.  In addition, open, clear, and consistent communication; a fostering of inclusion and personal achievement; motivation and encouragement of discipline, imagination and independence will characterize these relationships
  2. The teacher establishes and enforces proper classroom behavior and recognizes and encourages students’ self-control, positive interpersonal relations, and conflict resolution skills.
  3. The teacher maintains a social, physical and emotional climate conducive to learning
  4. The teacher ensures the safety and welfare of all students
  5. The teacher engenders supportive relationships with parents

Professional Development

  1. The teacher has thorough knowledge appropriate to his/her teaching assignment and stays abreast of recent developments in his/her field.
  2. The teacher initiates growth and change in his/her own intellectual and professional development, seeking out conferences, courses, and other opportunities to learn.

Professional Responsibilities

  1. The teacher is self-aware and self-monitoring in identifying and solving student curricular, and school programs.  At the same time, the teacher knows the mission and policies of the school and, when questions or concerns arise, raises them with appropriate colleagues and supervisors.
  2. The teacher serves the school outside the classroom consistent with their talents and the responsibilities of a professional educator.
  3.  The teacher participates in the establishment and maintenance of an atmosphere of collegial support and adherence to professional standards.
  4. The teacher models integrity, curiosity, responsibility, creativity, and respect for all persons as well as an appreciation for racial, cultural, and gender diversity.
  5. The teacher fosters a positive image of St. Stephen’s to the community and is respected by colleagues.

 

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess a:

  • California Teaching Credential and/or a Master’s Degree in Education or in a related field
  • At least three years of teaching experience at the Elementary level. 
  • Candidates must possess strong writing and speaking skills, and an ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and parents. A love of students, flexibility, and a sense of humor are required.
Salary:
Competitive and commensurate with experience.

 

For future consideration: Candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, and list of references to: Patrick Brown, Head of School, St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, 420 Allegan Circle, San Jose CA, 95123, fax to 408-365-3831, or email to patrickbrown@saintstephensschool.org

Please visit our website at www.SaintStephensSchool.org to learn more about our learning community. 

 

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