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MISSION
The mission of Collegiate School is to create a community of learners committed to a challenging and supportive educational experience that will foster the intellectual, moral, emotional, and physical development of each student.

THE COLLEGIATE SCHOOL EXPERIENCE
The essence of Collegiate School is the interaction of students, faculty, parents, administrators and alumni in a dynamic learning community with high personal and academic expectations.  This exceptional educational environment enables our students to develop their potential for intellectual growth, leadership, and service.  The experience is strengthened by the support of actively involved parents and the richness of relationships of students, faculty and alumni to each other and the school. 

Collegiate will be a school characterized by:
•A talented, motivated, and diverse student body whose intellectual potential ranges from above average to exceptional and who demonstrate promise for success in furthering their education at the university level.
•An outstanding and diverse faculty who are committed to guiding our students, to sound teaching practices, to innovation, and to their own learning and development.
•A rigorous curriculum of academic and extracurricular experiences that prepares our students to engage the challenges of a rapidly changing world with creativity and confidence.
•An affirmation of the spiritual and moral principles of the Judeo-Christian tradition in an atmosphere that invites and serves individuals of all faiths.
•Outstanding staff, facilities, and resources to support our dynamic program.
•Responsible, forward-thinking leadership committed to fulfilling the school’s vision.

VALUES
Collegiate School is a community with a continuing commitment to the following shared values.  These values guide our philosophy, educational program, and daily interaction:

Honor
Personal integrity and devotion to the truth which make one trustworthy, forthright, responsible, and fair.

Love of Learning
A creative spirit that promotes intellectual and personal growth through exploration, inquiry, and openness to change.

Excellence
A sustained commitment to meeting high standards of character, achievement and personal accountability.

Respect
Fundamental regard for the dignity and worth of each individual regardless of differences.

Community
A commitment to responsive and compassionate citizenship and service on campus, in the local community, and in the broader world.

 

FACULTY

At Collegiate School, our faculty and staff play a critical role in providing a challenging and supportive environment for our students. In addition to classroom instruction, our students rely on our teachers, coaches, administrators, counselors, and support staff for guidance, direction, and encouragement. Collegiate School has high academic and personal standards for our students and our faculty and staff are responsible for maintaining these standards and helping students to meet them.

Our high expectations of students are possible because our faculty and staff meet a high standard of professional and personal excellence in their work. Collegiate actively fosters our employees’ continuing growth through ample professional development funding and an environment that is characterized by open communication, collaboration and a strong sense of community. The combination of motivated students, engaged families, active institutional support and highly qualified employees makes Collegiate School a dynamic and satisfying place to teach and learn.

Generally speaking, Collegiate School looks for the following qualities in candidates for faculty and staff positions:
 

  • Successful work experience that demonstrates evidence of personal initiative, a strong work ethic, and a desire to continue to learn and grow professionally.
  • A commitment to supporting the highest standards of personal and institutional ethics.
  • The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • An interest in collaborating with colleagues to make the school a stronger institution.
  • A respect for others.
  • The capacity to work effectively while meeting high standards of excellence in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience and skill in the effective use of technology.
Additionally, teaching at Collegiate requires:
  • A successful academic career with strong credentials in the desired teaching area.
  • Successful experience working with young people in an educational setting.
  • A demonstrated interest in nurturing students’ development.
  • The potential and willingness to contribute to the school beyond the classroom.

 

OPENINGS FOR 2008-2009

Upper School Chinese Teacher

Collegiate School seeks an energetic and committed teacher to teach Chinese in the Upper School. Position could be part- or full-time dependent on candidate’s experience and other potential contributions to the program.

Qualities of a successful candidate will include:
•    Passion for Chinese language and culture
•    Chinese teaching experience
•    Enthusiasm for professional growth and academic excellence
•    Strong commitment to students with all learning styles

 A Master’s degree or Virginia teaching certification is preferred.

Collegiate School is an independent, K-12 college preparatory, coeducational school with over 1,500 students in Richmond, VA. The school’s mission is to create a community of learners committed to a challenging and supportive educational experience that will foster the intellectual, moral, emotional, and physical development of each student.  Richmond Magazine named Collegiate School one of the15 “Great Places to Work.”
 

To apply, send resume, cover letter and references to orpheus@strategenius.org

 
 

 

 

 

 
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