As an independent K-8 day school rooted in the Episcopal tradition, The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine educates students to become articulate, confident, and responsible citizens of the world through vigorous academics, innovative approaches to learning, and the nurturing of their aspirations in a diverse community of all religious and non-religious affiliations. Founded in 1901, The Cathedral School is committed to academic excellence in a curriculum that integrates critical thinking, the arts, athletics, and leadership development. The School believes that the recognition and appreciation of differences in race, socioeconomic status, cultural or religious tradition, age, gender, ability, or sexual orientation enhance the individual’s sense of identity and broaden respect for others.
Through curriculum and informal school experiences, students at The Cathedral School come to understand the inherent value of all people and the importance of working towards equity in all that they do. The School’s mission is brought to life on the idyllic 11-acre campus of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Morningside Heights on Manhattan’s Upper West Side through seven Core Values: Cooperation, Courage, Integrity, Kindness, Passion for Learning, Respect, and Responsibility.
In addition to receiving competitive salary and benefits, full-time Cathedral employees are eligible for tuition remission for their children upon admission to the School.
The 3-4 Science Teacher/STEAM Coordinator is an integral part of the faculty at The Cathedral School. They are responsible for teaching science to third and fourth grades. The 3-4 Science Teacher/STEAM Coordinator Collaborates closely with the other three members in the science department and the three members of the technology department and works to create curriculum that is thorough, developmentally appropriate, and consistent from kindergarten through 8th Grade. Experience with and understanding of STEAM and STEAM-related projects is essential.
The 3-4 Science Teacher/STEAM Coordinator is responsible for all classroom duties, both academic and organizational. These responsibilities include: planning and teaching curriculum, facilitating classroom management procedures, observing and assessing students’ progress, and communicating with parents, faculty, and administration.
The 3-4 Science Teacher/STEAM Coordinator integrates engineering, coding, robotics, and other project-based learning throughout the science curriculum and seeks out opportunities to support and collaborate with all other teachers across grade K – 8 to promote STEAM programing. The 3-4 Science Teacher/STEAM Coordinator works closely with the technology department to insure the tools and professional development for faculty in STEAM related disciplines.
The 3-4 Science Teacher/STEAM Coordinator prepares written comments for families twice a year. They attend faculty meetings and grade level meetings for specialists, and confer with colleagues regarding teaching and strategies. The STEAM Coordinator /3-4 Science Teacher has lunch and bus duty responsibilities.
The 3-4 Science Teacher/STEAM Coordinator reports to the Head of Lower School, and they are responsible for completing a Meaningful Faculty Evaluation plan and working on these goals with the Division Head. They are responsible for informing the Senior Divisional Coordinator of supplies that need to be ordered for the classroom and maintaining a budget. In the event of a known absence, the teacher needs to leave appropriate lesson plans for the substitute teacher.
The 3-4 Science Teacher/STEAM Coordinator needs to be attuned to the needs of their students. In support of The Cathedral School's mission, they must be prepared to view curriculum and classroom and school culture through a lens focused on equity and justice. A nurturing and caring personality is essential.
The salary range is $6,500 - $7,500 per month.
This position is for immediate hire through June 18, 2025. Interested applicants, please submit a cover letter and resume to Laura Higgins, Head of Lower School, at lhiggins@cathedralnyc.org
The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine is an independent, Episcopal, K-8 day school for girls and boys of all faiths. The School is committed to a rigorous academic program that integrates the arts, athletics, and leadership development. Located on New York City’s Upper West Side on the 11.5-acre Close of the Cathedral, the School offers a unique setting for the celebration of the many traditions shared by its families. The School prides itself in being a diverse community in partnership with families who take an active role in their children’s intellectual, ethical, social, and emotional growth. The Cathedral School offers a stimulating environment in which each child can become an articulate, confident, and responsible citizen of the world. Continuing a century-old relationship, the School draws upon the Cathedral’s vast resources and provides its children’s choir.