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For over a century, Cate School has been blending together the tradition of the East Coast with the innovation of the West Coast in the service of a dynamic, diverse, and close-knit community. A four-year college preparatory school with a low student-to-faculty ratio, small class sizes, and inviting residential spaces, Cate’s inquiry-based program is designed to challenge, inspire, and support boarding and day students whose interests, abilities, characters, and aspirations make them individually and collectively exceptional.
Perched on a hill overlooking the Southern California coast, Cate School’s setting is one of unparalleled beauty and natural inspiration. “The Mesa,” as we call it – with its juxtaposition of close spaces and vast vistas, its blending of human architecture and natural splendor, history, and potential – is itself a critical touchstone for this community.
Please see our available opportunities below:
Position: English Teacher
Reports to: Nicole Sintetos, English Chair
Date Written: February 2024
Status: Exempt (Salaried)
Salary Range: $60,000 – $80,000
Contact: Annalee Salcedo, Dean of Academics, annalee_salcedo@cate.org, 805 684 4127 (x 271)
Overview
Cate School is committed to attracting and retaining a highly talented and diverse community. We seek applications from candidates who are eager to live among and teach young people from all over the world. A small co-educational boarding school on the Central Coast of California, Cate School offers a career opportunity for educators whose priorities and purposes mirror the four pillars of our mission statement–commitment, scholarship, companionship, and service.
Cate School is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity Employment and nondiscrimination in the treatment of employees or applicants for employment without consideration of race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, gender or gender identity.
Cate School offers competitive compensation. In setting compensation ranges, Cate School reviews numerous factors including industry data from NAIS, CAIS, NBOA, and other market data. Final Salary is based on experience relevant to the role and internal equity.
Job Description for Instructor of English
Cate School is currently seeking applications from candidates for a full-time teacher with a predominant focus in English (4 sections). We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience teaching interdisciplinary or humanities-based curriculum. The position will formally begin August 2024.
In addition to instructing English, this role may include full residential engagement including residential duty on a dorm team and two co-curricular responsibilities. If housing is not an appropriate fit at this time, a day faculty role may also be an option. Day faculty members are also involved in Cate’s residential and co-curricular programs, though to a lesser extent than housed faculty members.
Cate students, teachers, and parents have high expectations for teaching and learning. Consequently, we expect our teachers to…
Collaborate
Teach
Continue to Learn
Demonstrate Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
In terms of education and experience, applicants for this position will have:
Key Competencies
Interested candidates should send a CV and two letters of reference to Nicole Sintetos, Chair of the English Department, nicole_sintetos@cate.org, and Annalee Salcedo, Dean of Academics, annalee_salcedo@cate.org.
Position: Director of Libraries
Reports to: Annalee Salcedo, Dean of Academics
Date Written: February 12, 2024
Status: Exempt (Salaried)
Pay Scale: $70,000-85,000
Position Start Date: June 1, 2024
Contact: Annalee Salcedo, Dean of Academics, annalee_salcedo@cate.org, 805 684 4127 x. 271
OVERVIEW
Cate School is committed to attracting and retaining a highly talented and diverse community. We seek applications from candidates who are eager to live among and teach young people from all over the world. A small co-educational boarding school on the Central Coast of California, Cate School offers a career opportunity for educators whose priorities and purposes mirror the four pillars of our mission statement–commitment, scholarship, companionship, and service.
Cate School practices a policy of Equal Opportunity Employment and nondiscrimination in the treatment of employees or applicants for employment without consideration of race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, gender or gender identity.
POSITION PURPOSE
The Cate School Director of Libraries collaborates closely with administrators, faculty, students, and other stakeholders to develop library spaces, collections, exhibits, and patron services that promote inclusivity and respond to the diverse academic and cultural needs of the Cate community. In the short term, this librarian will have the opportunity to create, shape, and implement a shared vision for the new Wykoff Library which opens in the summer of 2024. Throughout their tenure, the Director of Libraries will be a teacher, a partner to our faculty, the steward of our collections, and a program and campus leader, bringing their commitment to equity and inclusion to their work in these capacities. The Director of Libraries will practice inquiry about emerging technologies that impact how we teach and learn and will lead the School’s efforts to be well-informed and strategic in our relationships with these technologies. The Director of Libraries motivates and guides community members to appreciate literature and reading.
In addition, this role may include full residential engagement including residential duty on a dorm team and two co-curricular responsibilities. If housing is not an appropriate fit at this time, a day faculty role may also be an option. Day faculty members are also involved in Cate’s residential and co-curricular programs, though to a lesser extent than housed faculty members.
As a teacher, the Director of Libraries:
As a partner to our faculty, the Director of Libraries:
As a steward of our collections, the Director of Libraries:
Qualifications:
Key Competencies
Interested candidates should send a CV and two letters of reference to Annalee Salcedo, Dean of Academics, annalee_salcedo@cate.org.
Position: Educational Therapist & Academic Offices Administrative Assistant
Reports to: Christina Weir, Director of Cate Academic Support Services (CASS)
Date Written: January 25, 2024
Status: Full-time Day Faculty
Pay Scale: $60,000-$68,000
Position Start Date: August 1, 2024
Contact: Annalee Salcedo, Dean of Academics, annalee_salcedo@cate.org, 805 684 4127 x. 271
OVERVIEW
Cate School is committed to attracting and retaining a highly talented and diverse community. We seek applications from candidates who are eager to live among and teach young people from all over the world. A small co-educational boarding school on the Central Coast of California, Cate School offers a career opportunity for educators whose priorities and purposes mirror the four pillars of our mission statement–commitment, scholarship, companionship, and service.
Cate School practices a policy of Equal Opportunity Employment and nondiscrimination in the treatment of employees or applicants for employment without consideration of race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, gender or gender identity.
POSITION PURPOSE:
Cate School is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Educational Therapist. This person will work with students to provide guided practice in academic content areas, to teach executive functioning skills and learning strategies individually and in small groups, and to help students manage work plans following an extended absence. The Educational Therapist will maintain student meeting notes, provide assistance with record keeping and documentation, support the Director of CASS and Dean of Academics by completing administrative tasks. All faculty (residential and day) attend Faculty Meetings, in-service days, and all-school events. As a full-time Day Faculty member, the Educational Therapist will also be involved in Cate’s residential and co-curricular programs, though to a lesser extent than housed faculty members.
APPLICANTS FOR THIS POSITION WILL HAVE:
KEY COMPETENCIES:
Interested candidates should send a CV and two letters of reference to Annalee Salcedo, Dean of Academics, annalee_salcedo@cate.org.
Position: Science Instructor
Reports to: Craig Bouma, Science Chair
Date Written: February 2024
Status: Exempt (Salaried)
Pay Scale: $60,000-$80,000
Contact: Annalee Salcedo, Dean of Academics, annalee_salcedo@cate.org 805-684-4127 ext. 271
Overview
Cate School is committed to attracting and retaining a highly talented and diverse community. We seek applications from candidates who are eager to live among and teach young people from all over the world. A small co-educational boarding school on the Central Coast of California, Cate School offers a career opportunity for educators whose priorities and purposes mirror the four pillars of our mission statement–commitment, scholarship, companionship, and service.
Cate School is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity Employment and nondiscrimination in the treatment of employees or applicants for employment without consideration of race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, gender or gender identity.
Job Description
Cate School is currently seeking highly qualified science teaching candidates. The position includes the teaching of four classes in close collaboration with the science department – Three 9th-grade sections of Cate’s foundational, skills-based Physics course and one other course to be determined. Each week, classes meet three times for 65 minutes, teachers host office hours for one hour, and there are one-hour department and faculty meetings. Some classes meet on Saturdays, and all science teachers report to Craig Bouma, Chair of the Science Department. In addition to instructing science, teachers assist or lead two co-curricular seasons and advise 4-6 students. As a residential institution, school-provided housing may be provided on or near campus with residential dormitory duties assigned.
In addition to instructing science, this role may include full residential engagement including residential duty on a dorm team and two co-curricular responsibilities. If housing is not an appropriate fit at this time, a day faculty role may also be an option. Day faculty members are also involved in Cate’s residential and co-curricular programs, though to a lesser extent than housed faculty members.
Cate students, teachers, and parents have high expectations for teaching and learning. Consequently, we expect our teachers to…
Key Responsibilities
In terms of education and experience, applicants for this position will have:
Key Competencies
Interested candidates should send a CV and two letters of reference to Annalee Salcedo, Dean of Academics, annalee_salcedo@cate.org.
Reports to: Head of School
Date Written: January 2024
Status: Exempt, Full-Time, 12 months
Salary Range: $70,000-$85,000
To Apply Contact: Director of People & Belonging, Yutopia Essex, yutopia_essex@cate.org
Position Purpose
The Executive Assistant to the Head of School plays a vital role in providing seamless support to the daily operations of the Head of School’s office. This position requires a proactive individual with a broad skill set, capable of managing diverse responsibilities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Serving as a trusted partner with unwavering integrity, this role demands the highest level of discretion, particularly considering the residential context of Cate. The Executive Assistant is an exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and innovative professional with robust communication and project management skills.
Description of Responsibilities:
Board of Trustees Support Responsibilities:
Qualification Standards, Skills and Competencies:
Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications.
Department: Administration
Reports To: Executive Assistant to Head of School
Status: Non-Exempt, Full-time 12 months
Date Revised: January 2024
Salary Range: $60,000-$70,000
To Apply Contact: Director of People & Belonging, Yutopia Essex, yutopia_essex@cate.org
Job Summary
The Administrative Director of Folger Center plays a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient operation of the offices within Folger Center and in support of all school events and projects. This individual will oversee office management, provide administrative support, assist in hiring processes, coordinate events, manage budgets, and maintain a high level of organization and professionalism. The Administrative Director will be an integral part of coordinating work across offices and departments, contributing to the overall success and productivity of the school.
Position Responsibilities
Qualification Standards:
Note: This job description is intended to convey essential information about the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications.
Position: Infant-Toddler Teacher
Reports to: ELC Director, ELC Assistant Director
Date Revised: March 2023
Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt, Full-Time
Salary Range: $20 – $25 per hour
Contact: Interim Director of Cate Early Learning Center, Diamond Gray-Diaz,
diamond_gray@cate.org, 805.684.4127 ext. 305
General Summary:
The Infant-Toddler Teacher is responsible for all aspects of care for infants and toddlers while at the Cate Early Learning Center. Such responsibilities will include physical caregiving, developmental assessments, monthly contributions to Learning Stories and child portfolios, development of age-appropriate/individually appropriate curriculum, and facilitating supportive relationships with parents.
Essential Job Functions
The responsibilities of this position will include, but not be limited to the following:
Early Childhood Programming
Interactions with Children
Working with Parents
Supporting Positive Staff Relationships
Administrative Functions
Physical Requirements
Employee Conduct
It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers, and vendors.
Minimum Job Qualifications
A Cate education uniquely leverages strong academic and residential curricula to transform students’ lives by preparing them as independent thinkers, informing their societal roles as global citizens of influence, and encouraging them to build authentic and meaningful relationships. Cate students engage enthusiastically in myriad non-academic pursuits and traditions which, complemented by academic rigor, constitute the foundation of a truly whole education.
Cate School is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity Employment and nondiscrimination in the treatment of employees or applicants for employment without consideration of race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, gender or gender identity.
Cate School offers competitive compensation. In setting compensation ranges, Cate School reviews numerous factors including industry data from NAIS, CAIS, NBOA, and other market data. Final Salary is based on experience relevant to the role and internal equity.