Employment Opportunities
Canterbury School provides an excellent professional work climate with selective student enrollment, small class sizes, considerable faculty input into course and curriculum development, supportive parents, a friendly environment, and a strong commitment to professional growth and development.
Current Openings
- Kindergarten Prep Teacher
- Kindergarten Prep Teaching Assistant
- Director of Development
- Registrar
- Director of Enrollment Management
- High School English Teacher
- High School Science Teacher
- High School Math Teacher
- High School Spanish Teacher
- Substitute Teachers
- Lower School/Middle School After-School Assistants
- Bus Drivers
- Custodian
- Athletic Coaching Positions
Kindergarten Prep Teacher
Position: Kindergarten Prep Teacher for 5 year olds rising 6
Employment: 0.75 Full Time Equivalent
Supervisor: Early Childhood Division Director
Start Date: August 14, 2024
Job Summary: Canterbury School is seeking a dynamic, joyful, creative and experienced Kindergarten Prep teacher who has a thorough understanding of child development to join our expert faculty. Our faculty and staff work together to ensure that the School lives up to its Mission to ”maximize the potential of young people by providing a challenging, enriching, and supportive learning environment in which students build the foundation for a life of purpose, passion and meaning.”
Kindergarten-Prep (K-Prep) is a unique grade offering at Canterbury School designed for academically strong students who would benefit from additional foundations for executive function growth to develop all the competencies needed for solid success in Kindergarten and beyond. K-Prep students attend Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and are taught by a credentialed Teacher as well as a Teaching Assistant. Students matriculate to Kindergarten after completing this year of K-Prep.
Responsibilities include:
- Create a warm, loving, safe, and equitable learning environment for young children
- Culturally and developmentally appropriate instruction and assessment for 14-16 students in all major curricular areas: phonological awareness, phonics, reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and fine arts (including visual arts, theater, culinary arts, and architecture)
- Enable students to learn experientially through play, outdoor education, field trips, ‘hands on’ multisensory learning, and creative expression
- Regular communication via newsletters, phone calls, or emails with parents/guardians
- Deep collaboration with Early Childhood and Kindergarten Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Specialist Area Teachers, and Support Staff
- Active participation in faculty meetings and professional development activities
- Perform other related duties as may be assigned
Qualifications:
- Masters in Early Childhood or Elementary Education or Bachelors in Early Childhood or Elementary Education
- Significant classroom teaching experience; 5 year minimum preferred
- Excellent verbal communication skills and organizational skills
- Outstanding written skills for communication and documentation, including written narrative reports
- Knowledge of and experience with social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs of the early grades
- Experience with early reading (Orton-Gillingham experience preferred) and mathematical instructional strategies
- Experience in and commitment to developing one’s own cultural competency and seeking, continually, greater levels of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in practices and curricula
- Ability to work successfully with colleagues
- Flexibility, tact, and grace in talking with parents/guardians
- Ability to integrate subject matter
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter with resume and online application to https://www.canterburyschool.org/our-school/employment
Kindergarten Prep Teaching Assistant
Position: Early Childhood Teaching Assistant for 5-6 year olds
Employment: Monday to Friday 7.45am - 1.30pm during the school year
Supervisor: Early Childhood Division Director
Start Date: August 14, 2024
Job Summary:
Canterbury School is seeking a dynamic, joyful, and creative Teaching Assistant to educate and care for our Kindergarten Prep (K-Prep) students. K-Prep is a transitional kindergarten class for students who would benefit from an additional year of early learning prior to commencing kindergarten. Our faculty and staff work together to ensure that the School lives up to its Mission to ”maximize the potential of young people by providing a challenging, enriching, and supportive learning environment in which students build the foundation for a life of purpose, passion and meaning.”
Responsibilities include:
- Create a warm, loving, safe, and equitable environment for young children
- Scaffold children’s learning during child-initiated activities and adult-led instruction
- Encourage diversity by including all students and engaging in anti-bias practices
- Work with the lead teacher to develop engaging learning experiences that cover physical, social/emotional, linguistic, and cognitive development
- Work with the lead teacher and special area teachers to observe, record, and assess children’s learning and development
- Communicate with families
- Perform general set up and clean up duties including assisting with snack; maintaining the sanitation of toys, manipulatives, and the general surroundings
- Provide for the safety and general hygiene of children including assisting with toileting and hand washing; supporting children to self-assess risk during outdoor play; helping with carpool
- Supervise lunch and recess duty
- Collaborate as a team to further develop our program, including attending team meetings, professional development, and faculty work days
- Perform other related duties as may be assigned
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
- One of the following:
- a current CDA credential; or an associates or bachelors degree in early childhood education or elementary education;
- OR proof of enrollment in one of these programs;
- OR an associates or bachelors degree in another discipline
- Ability to interact and play with children at their physical level, indoors and outdoors in different weather
- Lifting children and moderately heavy objects
Desirable Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience working in an early childhood setting, elementary school, or out-of-school program
- Current First Aid and CPR Certification
- Basic knowledge of early childhood development principles, health and nutrition standards, and methods of supervising children
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter with resume and online application at: https://www.canterburyschool.org/our-school/employment
Director of Development
Job Title: Director of Development
Location: Canterbury School, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Position Type: Full-time, Administration/Leadership
Position Overview:
The Director of Development plays a crucial role in advancing the mission and goals of the school by leading and managing the fundraising and development efforts. This position requires a strategic and innovative thinker with strong communication and relationship-building skills. The Director of Development reports directly to the Assistant Head of School for Advancement (AHoS) and collaborates with various stakeholders to secure financial support for the institution. These stakeholders include (but not limited to) parents, parents of graduates, alumni, members of the Board of Trustees and the Foundation Board.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy:
- Coordinating with the AHoS, develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with the school's mission and objectives. Objectives include:
- Planned giving
- Canterbury Fund
- Endowment creation and growth
- Major gift solicitation
- Campaign management
- Identify potential funding sources, including individuals, foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
- Plan and execute targeted campaigns, events, and appeals to generate financial support.
Donor Relations:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with current and potential donors.
- Cultivate and steward major donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
- Provide personalized stewardship communication and updates to donors, expressing gratitude and showcasing the impact of their contributions.
Grant Writing and Proposals:
- Research and identify grant opportunities, preparing and submitting grant proposals.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to gather relevant information for grant applications.
- Ensure compliance with grant requirements and reporting.
Alumni Engagement:
- Develop and implement strategies to engage alumni in fundraising efforts.
- Organize alumni events, reunions, and other activities to foster a sense of community and encourage philanthropic support.
Communication and Marketing:
- Work closely with the marketing and communication team to create materials that effectively communicate the school's mission and fundraising needs.
- Utilize various communication channels to keep donors informed about the school's achievements, goals, and upcoming events.
Budget Management:
- With the AHoS, develop metrics to gauge success and failure of fundraising endeavors.
- Monitor and report on fundraising progress, adjusting strategies as needed.
Collaboration:
- Collaborate with school leadership, faculty, and board members to align fundraising efforts with institutional priorities.
- Serve as a liaison between the school and external partners, promoting the institution's goals and garnering support.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- Preferred graduate degree and/or CFRE
- Proven experience in fundraising, development, or related roles.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent writing and presentation abilities, especially in grant writing.
- Ability to think strategically and develop long-term fundraising plans.
- Familiarity with databases and fundraising software.
- Knowledge of education and private school environments is a plus.
Personal Attributes:
- Passion for education and the school's mission.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Creative and resourceful problem solver.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Registrar
Position: High School Registrar
Employment: Full-Time
Supervisor: High School Division Director
Start Date: Fall 2024
Overview: Canterbury School is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a School Registrar. As a pivotal member of the administrative school staff, the School Registrar will be responsible for managing student records, scheduling, and academic data to ensure the smooth functioning of our educational institution. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in scheduling software, particularly Blackbaud, and will demonstrate proficiency in maintaining accurate and confidential student records.
Responsibilities:
Master Schedule Preparation:
- Organize and coordinate activities related to the preparation of the master schedule.
- Input data into the computer system for generating schedules and managing schedule changes.
Student Records and Scheduling
- Handle computer work related to student records and scheduling, including preparing, compiling, and entering information online.
- Generate specific lists, reports, schedules, and academic reports.
- Configure grading periods and publish academic reports.
Enrollment Management:
Manage student course enrollments and maintain accurate records.
Academic Record Archives:
Maintain student academic records archives, including grade reports, transcripts, health records, and college counseling documents.
Grading and Reporting
● Compute student grade point averages.
● Coordinate the grading process, including verification and correction of grades and publication of report cards.
International Student Monitoring
Coordinate and monitor international student entrance and grade exportation.
General Administrative Support:
Assist campus administration and college counselors with the preparation of reports and student data information.
Data Integrity and Management
- Commit to the integrity and accuracy of data and develop workflows for maintaining high-quality.
- Manage transcript requests.
- Stay abreast of changes, updates, and new features within the data systems used.
Collaboration and Process Improvement:
- Collaborate with all divisions and other departments to improve processes related to course registration, scheduling, and academic records.
- Strive to learn new processes, workflows, and systems quickly and completely.
Required Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s Degree or higher (Education or related field is preferred)
● Experience and proficiency in scheduling software (Blackbaud)
● Experience with Canvas integration is desirable
● Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
● Excellent communication and collaboration skills
● Ability to adapt to changes and learn new processes quickly
To apply: Please submit a cover letter with resume and online application to www.canterburyschool.org/employment
Director of Enrollment Management
High School English Teacher
Position: High School English Teacher
Employment: Full-Time
Supervisor: High School Division Director
Start Date: Fall 2024
Overview: Canterbury School is seeking a dynamic, talented, and experienced English teacher to join our faculty as a full-time teacher in the High School Division. Strong preference will be given to candidates with a subject-area degree and previous English teaching experience. Outside the classroom, the English teacher acts as an advisor to a small group of students and other student programs. A knowledge of best practices in teaching, flexibility, and the ability to collaborate closely with members of the department, administration, faculty, and staff are desired.
Responsibilities:
- Preparing and delivering engaging and developmentally appropriate lessons to students in Grades 9 - 12.
- Fostering a nurturing, challenging, and supportive classroom and advisory environment that emphasizes mutual respect and positions students for a lifelong love of learning.
- Effectively using technology to enhance instruction and learning.
- Assessing student performance and providing feedback that supports growth and development.
- Attentive monitoring and reporting on the performance of students, coordinated with administration, teachers, and parents to address concerns and correct problems when they arise.
- Conducting parent conferences and communicating effectively with parents and families.
- The active pursuit professional development in the areas of pedagogy, teaching techniques, and technology relevant to the field and subject, in order to provide students with a learning experience of the highest quality.
- Supporting and facilitating student engagement into writing competitions (Scholastic and others), school newspaper participation, and yearbook publications
- Other general supervisory duties throughout the school day, as assigned by the Division Directors.
In addition, all Canterbury faculty member responsibilities include:
- Supporting Canterbury School’s Mission
- Supervising students when in your care
- Interacting appropriately with the broader Canterbury community
- Sponsoring student groups and activities
- Attending professional development days, department meetings and faculty meetings
- All other responsibilities as outlined in the faculty handbook
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher (Education or related field is preferred)
- Experience teaching various English classes at this age level
- Understanding of AP level requirements and writing competitions (Scholastic) in high school English
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Outstanding written skills for communication and documentation
- Flexibility, tact and grace in talking with parents
- Ability to work successfully with colleagues as part of a team
- Knowledge of developmental, social and emotional needs of high school students
- Experience in and commitment to developing one’s own cultural competency and seeking, continually, greater levels of diversity, equity and inclusion in practices and curricula
- Familiarity with classroom technology
- Professionalism, a sense of humor, and a student centered approach
To apply: Please submit a cover letter with resume and online application to www.canterburyschool.org/employment
High School Science Teacher
Position: High School Science Teacher
Employment: Full-Time
Supervisor: High School Division Director
Start Date: Fall 2024
Overview: Canterbury School is seeking a dynamic, talented, and experienced Science teacher to join our faculty as a full-time teacher in the High School Division. This position is responsible for teaching several sections of biological and chemical science in a high school setting. Strong teaching skills, a deep understanding of this age range, a background in science, knowledge of best practices in teaching, flexibility, and the ability to collaborate closely with members of the department, administration, faculty, and staff is desired.
Responsibilities:
- Duties include: providing instruction in various areas of science including but not limited to various levels of biology and chemistry. Serve as an advisor to high school students; fostering a nurturing, challenging, and supportive classroom environment that emphasizes mutual respect, prepares students to continue their science education in HS, and positions students for a lifelong love of learning.
- Science department members are expected to actively pursue professional development in the areas of pedagogy, teaching techniques, and technology relevant to the field and subject in order to provide students with a learning experience of the highest quality.
- All teachers will monitor and report on the performance of students and coordinate with administration, teachers, and parents to address concerns and correct problems should they arise.
- Other general supervisory duties throughout the school day, as assigned by the Division Directors.
In addition, all Canterbury faculty member responsibilities include:
- Supporting Canterbury School’s Mission to “promote the total development of each child in his or her intellectual, physical, social and spiritual growth”
- Implementing lesson plans effectively
- Supervising students when in your care
- Interacting appropriately with parents
- Sponsoring student groups and activities
- Professional development, department meetings and faculty meetings
- All other responsibilities as outlined in the faculty handbook
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher (Education or related field is preferred)
- Significant experience teaching Biological and/ or Chemical Sciences at this age level
- Understanding of AP level requirements in high school Sciences
- Excellent verbal communication skills and organizational skills
- Outstanding written skills for communication and documentation
- Flexibility, tact and grace in talking with parents
- Ability to work successfully with colleagues as part of a team
- Knowledge of developmental, social and emotional needs of high school students
- Excellent communication skills with students and parents
- Experience in and commitment to developing one’s own cultural competency and seeking, continually, greater levels of diversity, equity and inclusion in practices and curricula
- Familiarity with classroom technology is preferred
- Professionalism, sense of humor, and a student centered approach
To apply: Please submit a cover letter with resume and online application to www.canterburyschool.org/employment
High School Math Teacher
Position: High School Mathematics Instructor and Possible Department Chair
Employment: Full-Time
Supervisor: High School Division Director
Start Date: Fall 2024
Overview: Canterbury School is seeking a dynamic, talented, and experienced Math teacher to join our faculty as a full-time teacher in the High School for the 2024/25 school year. Responsibilities include High School Mathematics teaching, potentially serving as Chair of the school-wide Mathematics Department, and serving as an advisor to students in grades 9-12. Other duties include - but not limited to - proctoring exams, chaperoning field trips, and committee work as necessary.
Teaching Responsibilities
Duties include:
- providing instruction or support in a wide-range of mathematics from Algebra I to multivariable Calculus, this includes support for math curriculum K-8 as well.
- Ability to apply a variety of pedagogical approaches and be flexible is a must.
- Preference will be given to candidates with a proven ability to work collaboratively and a clear commitment to using innovative pedagogical practices and technology to enhance instruction.
- Teach and support students as part of an advisory program. Fostering a nurturing, challenging, and supportive classroom environment that emphasizes mutual respect, prepares students to continue their math education in HS, and positions students for a lifelong love of learning.
- Mathematics department members are expected to actively pursue professional development in the areas of pedagogy, teaching techniques, and technology relevant to the field and subject in order to provide students with a learning experience of the highest quality.
- All teachers will monitor and report on the performance of students and coordinate with administration, teachers, and parents to address concerns and correct problems should they arise.
- Other general supervisory duties throughout the school day, as assigned by the Division Director.
Possible Department Chair Responsibilities:
- Attending and supporting curriculum committees to create standards for all school departments.
- Organizing and facilitating departmental meetings both K-12 and within specific divisions.
- Monitor the performance of faculty in the mathematics department, including observations, one-on-one coaching, and support.
- Collaborate with department chairs in other departments for alignment and promotion of cross-departmental initiatives.
- Manage the department budget, including book orders and technology purchases.
- Meet with parents to discuss student progress and success.
- Manage and support K-12 math competitions.
- In addition, all Canterbury faculty member responsibilities include:
- Supporting Canterbury School’s Mission to “promote the total development of each child in his or her intellectual, physical, social and spiritual growth”
- Implementing lesson plans effectively
- Supervising students when in your care
- Interacting appropriately with parents
- Contribute to the larger school community through sponsoring extracurricular activities
- Professional development, department meetings and faculty meetings
- All other responsibilities as outlined in the faculty handbook
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher (Education or related field is preferred)
- Significant experience teaching Mathematics at the high school level
- Understanding of AP level requirements in high school mathematics is preferred
- Excellent verbal communication skills and organizational skills
- Outstanding written skills for communication and documentation
- Flexibility, tact and grace in talking with parents
- Ability to work successfully with colleagues as part of a team
- Knowledge of developmental, social and emotional needs of high school students
- Excellent communication skills with students and parents
- Experience in and commitment to developing one’s own cultural competency and seeking, continually, greater levels of diversity, equity and inclusion in practices and curricula
- Familiarity with classroom technology is preferred
- Professionalism, sense of humor, and a student centered approach
To apply: Please submit a cover letter with resume and online application to www.canterburyschool.org/employment ASAP.
High School Spanish Teacher
Position: High School Spanish Language Teacher
Employment: Full-Time
Supervisor: High School Division Director
Start Date: Fall 2024
Overview: Canterbury School is seeking a dynamic, talented, and experienced Spanish Language teacher to join our faculty as a full-time teacher in the High School. Superior proficiency in Spanish is required. Strong teaching skills, a deep understanding of this age range, knowledge of best practices in teaching, flexibility, and the ability to collaborate closely with members of the department, administration, faculty, and staff is desired.
Responsibilities:
- Duties include: providing instruction in Spanish language at intermediate to advanced levels of Spanish
- Work directly with other members of the Foreign language department as part of an integrated professional learning community.
- Teach and support students as part of an advisory program. Fostering a nurturing, challenging, and supportive classroom environment that emphasizes mutual respect, prepares students to continue their Spanish education in HS, and positions students for a lifelong love of learning.
- Foreign language department members are expected to actively pursue professional development in the areas of pedagogy, teaching techniques, and technology relevant to the field and subject in order to provide students with a learning experience of the highest quality.
- All teachers will monitor and report on the performance of students and coordinate with administration, teachers, and parents to address concerns and correct problems should they arise.
- Other general supervisory duties throughout the school day, as assigned by the Division Director.
In addition, all Canterbury faculty member responsibilities include:
- Supporting Canterbury School’s Mission to “promote the total development of each child in his or her intellectual, physical, social and spiritual growth”
- Implementing lesson plans effectively
- Supervising students when in your care
- Interacting appropriately with parents
- Contribute to the larger school community through sponsoring extracurricular activities
- Professional development, department meetings and faculty meetings
- All other responsibilities as outlined in the faculty handbook
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher (Education or related field is preferred)
- Significant experience teaching Spanish at this age level
- Understanding of AP level requirements in high school foreign language is preferred
- Excellent verbal communication skills and organizational skills
- Outstanding written skills for communication and documentation
- Flexibility, tact and grace in talking with parents
- Ability to work successfully with colleagues as part of a team
- Knowledge of developmental, social and emotional needs of high school students
- Excellent communication skills with students and parents
- Experience in and commitment to developing one’s own cultural competency and seeking, continually, greater levels of diversity, equity and inclusion in practices and curricula
- Familiarity with classroom technology is preferred
- Professionalism, sense of humor, and a student centered approach
To apply: Please submit a cover letter with resume and online application to www.canterburyschool.org/employment ASAP.
Substitute Teachers
Canterbury is always looking for excellent substitute teachers in each of our divisions: Early Childhood, Lower School, Middle School, and High School. To apply, fill out the online application.
Lower School/Middle School After-School Assistants
After-school workers will be tasked with the following:
- Provide a safe environment and mentoring experience
- Recording attendance of pre-registered participants
- Supervising and assisting with homework time
- Supervising outside activities
- Maintaining cleanliness of facilities
Hours:
3:00- 6:00 p.m., Mon. - Thurs.
3:00 - 5:30 p.m., Fri.
To apply, fill out an online application.
Bus Drivers
Canterbury School has opportunities available for school bus drivers to drive routes, field trips, athletics, or substitute drive.
Bus drivers must meet the standards set by Indiana State Laws. Applicants must be 21 years of age and hold a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with no suspensions. All CDL license carriers are required by State and Federal laws to have a semi-annual physical and participate in drug and alcohol testing during employment.
Training to obtain a yellow card is available.
Fill out an application here.
Custodian
Canterbury is looking for a full time, second shift Custodian
Daily:
- vacuum all carpets
- mop tile floors
- clean restrooms
- take out daily trash and recycling.
- dry mop hallways and PE hallway bathrooms and locker rooms (as needed)
- dry mop both gyms
Every other day:
- Auto scrub gyms
- wet mop hallways
Sporting event days
- Clean bleachers
- take out trash
- Clean concession stand and outside bathrooms (when used)
- lock up sporting facilities
Other duties (as needed):
- Assist with tear down/set up of special events(school-wide)
- Extended cleaning during non-school days
- Fill in for colleagues when needed
Requirements:
- Proficient knowledge of cleaning equipment and agents.
- Proficient with handling basic maintenance repairs.
- Outstanding organizational skills.
- Self motivated.
Athletic Coaching Positions
Canterbury School seeks to employ transformational coaches to work with student athletes who participate on teams. The School presents Athletics as an extension of the classroom, and as such, coaches are teachers, using the athletics arena to impart lessons that transcend the games themselves. Coaches are to be positive role models for these students, creating an environment that allows for best possible performance, in all areas of school life, for those within their scope. If you share that vision for the role you can play in the lives of young people, please take a moment to peruse the opportunities that may be available at this time!
Currently accepting applications for:
- Assistant Boys Golf Coach - Spring 2024
- Assistant Boys and Girls Track Coach - Spring 2024
All applicants are required to fill out an online application.
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