Employment Opportunities

Position: Middle School Dean of Students / Athletic Director
Employment: Full Time
Supervisor: Middle School Division Director
Start date: July 1, 2023

Job Summary: The combined position of Dean of Students / Athletic Director is responsible for overseeing a positive school culture, managing disciplinary concerns, and guiding school safety as well as related student services in coordination with the Middle School Director. This position also encompasses leadership of the Middle School athletics program to new levels of growth and development while maintaining the core values of our all-inclusive policy and the spirit of positive coaching.

Essential Job Functions for Dean Role:

• Build positive relationships with students to create a strong and encouraging sense of community.
• Recommend, administer, and enforce building policies and procedures related to attendance and discipline.
• Supervise and be responsible for the maintenance and management of each student’s discipline records and policies.
• Plan and implement preventive disciplinary measures through changes in programming, counseling, schedule changes, behavioral plans, etc.
• Maintain disciplinary files and exercise appropriate leadership in processing student behavioral problems including accurate record keeping of infractions as well as communication with parents and staff.
• Serve on the Safety & Security Team and the Threat Assessment Team.
• Work closely with the Middle School Counselor to provide support for students in need.
• Organize and coordinate academic intervention programs for students including working lunch and assigned study halls.
• Guide the Advisory and House Programs
• Guide faculty in Professional Development to support students.

Essential Job Functions for Athletic Director Role:

• Promote Canterbury’s all-inclusive athletics policy and the use of athletics as an extension of the classroom to help students learn and grow.
• Serve as a role model for sportsmanship, fair play, and healthy competition.
• Knowledge and passion for sports and working with kids.
• Recruit and mentor transformational coaches for all sports who support positive coaching through encouragement, teamwork, enthusiasm and optimism.
• Schedule and coordinate all home and away athletic contests for all teams.
• Oversee the budget of the MS athletic department.
• Communicate well with parents, faculty, and other schools.
• Coordinate reserving athletic officials, support personnel like scoreboard operators, and parent volunteers for contests.
• This role requires afternoon and evening availability to supervise athletic contests.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required, master’s degree is preferred
• A sincere joy in working with middle school students
• Ability to work successfully with colleagues as part of a team
• Knowledge of developmental, social and emotional needs of middle 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
• Professionalism, sense of humor, and a student centered approach

To apply, fill out the online application.

Position: High School Photography (and Visual Art Teacher)
Employment: (Part-Time)
Supervisor: High School Division Director
Start Date: Fall 2023

Overview: Canterbury School is seeking an enthusiastic, talented, and experienced photography (and visual art)  teacher to join our faculty as a part-time teacher at the High School. This position is responsible for teaching several sections of Photography, Introduction to Visual Art, and other discipline-specific arts courses. Strong teaching and relationship-building skills, a deep understanding of high schoolers, a background in visual art, 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 Visual Art including but not limited to, Introduction to Photography, Advanced Photography, Introduction to Visual Arts, and other discipline-specific visual arts courses. Potentially serving as an advisor to approximately 12 High School students; fostering a nurturing, challenging, and supportive classroom environment that emphasizes mutual respect, prepares students to master techniques and express themselves visually, and positions students for a lifelong love of learning.
● Fine Arts 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 in Visual Art or Art Education
● Significant experience teaching Visual Arts at the HS level
● Understanding of AP level requirements in Visual Arts
● 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 middle 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, fill out the online application.

Position: Middle School/High School Spanish Language Teacher
Employment: Full-Time
Supervisor: Middle School Division Director, High School Division Director
Start Date: Fall 2023

Overview: Canterbury School is seeking a dynamic, talented, and experienced Spanish Language teacher to join our faculty as a full-time teacher in both the Middle School and 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 various levels from middle school to intermediate high school levels.
• 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 MS and 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 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
• 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 middle 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, fill out the online application.

Position: Middle School/High School Social Studies Teacher

Employment: Full-Time 

Supervisor: Middle School Division Director, High School Division Director 

Start Date: Fall 2023

Overview: Canterbury School is seeking a dynamic, talented, and experienced Social Studies teacher to join our faculty as a full-time teacher in both the Middle School and the High School. This position is responsible for teaching several sections of middle school history, as well as high school social studies courses. Strong teaching skills, a deep understanding of this age range, a background in history, 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 history including but not limited to, middle school social studies, World History, US history, global studies and world affairs. Potentially serving as an advisor to approximately 12 Middle School students; fostering a nurturing, challenging, and supportive classroom environment that emphasizes mutual respect, prepares students to continue their Social Studies education in MS and HS, and positions students for a lifelong love of learning. 
• Social Studies 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 Social Studies at this age level
• Understanding of AP level requirements in high school Social Studies
• 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 middle 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.

Grade 2 Teacher
Full Time
Supervisor: Lower School Division Director
Start Date: August 16, 2023

Job Summary:

Canterbury School is seeking a dynamic, joyful, creative, and experienced 2nd grade teacher who has a thorough understanding of child development to join our expert and dedicated 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.”

Responsibilities include:

• Instruction and assessment for 16-18 students in all major curricular areas: reading, phonics, writing, math, science, social studies, and character development
• Regular communication via newsletters, phone calls and/or emails with parents
• Deep collaboration with grade level team members and other specialists

Qualifications:

• Masters in Elementary Education or Bachelors in 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 about and experience with developmental, social, emotional and cognitive needs of the primary early grades
• Experience with early reading and mathematical instructional strategies
• 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
• Ability to work successfully with colleagues on a team
• Flexibility, tact and grace in talking with parents
• Ability to integrate subject matter
• Committed to creating a caring, joyful, and engaging classroom environment
• A sincere joy in working with 2nd grade students

To apply:
Please submit a cover letter with resume and online application by May 15, 2023 here.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Apply Now

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!

There are no current openings.

Fill out a coaching application here.