Thought for the Day
We have an invitation to believe as never before - and act upon the belief - that love is stronger than hatred, that it casts out fear, that it has been planted in the hearts of millions of others of every race and religion, by the Holy Spirit who dwells within us and within the heart of the universe...What can we really do to have an effect on our world? What is the call of this moment that is within our grasp, to which each one of is can respond? My response is ever so simple and at the same time not easy. Going back to the words of Etty Hillesum, I think it is the call to Deepen our love...We must continue to believe that another world is possible and that we have a part to play in its transformation.
Clare Pratt, RSCJ 2004
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Atherton seeks elementary school teachers
Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA seeks elementary school teachers.
St. Joseph’s School of the Sacred Heart is the Lower and Middle School of Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton (SHS). St. Joseph’s is seeking excellent elementary school teacher candidates for 2009 – 2010 mid-year replacements, and for the 2010 – 2011 academic year.Organization Overview
Founded in 1898, SHS is a Roman Catholic, coeducational, independent school and is comprised of St. Joseph's School of the Sacred Heart for preschool through grade eight, and Sacred Heart Preparatory for grades nine through twelve.
Located on a beautiful 64-acre campus in the San Francisco Bay Area, SHS is one of 21 schools in the U.S. Network of Sacred Heart Schools and is affiliated with a network of over 200 Sacred Heart schools worldwide. The school's mission is to educate the whole child to be a leader who loves God and serves others.
SHS employs over 200 full- and part-time women and men with a strong commitment to diversity. Nearly 25% of the 1,000+ students are students of color; a significant percentage of the student body receives need-based tuition assistance; many graduating seniors earn recognition in the National Merit Scholarship program; 100% of our graduates are accepted into four-year colleges.
The annual budget of SHS is more than $30 million and the endowment is nearly $40 million, both growing rapidly in recent years and expected to continue growing as enrollment increases toward 1,200 students, and as a result of the capital campaign.
General Summary of Positions
St. Joseph’s is seeking experienced, passionate and skilled elementary school teachers.
Required qualifications include at least five years’ teaching at an elementary school or teaching elementary school students, as well as a Multiple Subject Credential.
Please reference St. Joe’s: 2010-2011 when submitting your resume and cover letter for consideration. Be sure to include your availability for either/or mid-year consideration or for positions for the 2010 – 2011 academic year.
Required Knowledge and Skills for All Teaching Position at SHS
• Strong teaching ability; enjoy working with children.
• Fluency in reading, writing and speaking in English.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with elementary school students and with adult colleagues; willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the tight-knit SHS community.
• Obvious passion for the academic subject matter being taught.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Willingness to adapt to an existing curriculum as well as contribute ideas to enhance the respective academic programs.
Employment
The advertised positions offer competitive salaries. SHS has a policy of making health and welfare benefits available to long-term substitute teachers, based on the length of assignment and subject to the plan parameters, including medical and dental coverage. In addition, all employees are eligible to enjoy a prepared lunch each school day starting on the first day worked.
To Apply
Please apply online by sending a resume and cover letter to hr@shschools.org.
You MUST indicate your availability for either immediate consideration or for consideration for the 2010 – 2011 academic year.
If you do not have access to a computer, you may mail or fax your resume and cover letter to:
Sacred Heart Schools
150 Valparaiso Avenue
Atherton, CA 94027
ATTN: HR/ St. Joe’s: 2010-2011
Fax: (650) 472-4099
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; positions will remain open until filled.
Pre-employment background screening is required for all positions.
For more information on Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, please see our website at:
http://www.shschools.org
Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, color, age, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or any other class protected under federal, state or local laws.