Career Center

• help each student develop competence in his/her skills 
• motivate each student to attain and develop necessary 21st-century skills toward thinking critically, asking higher-level questions, and collaborating with others to solve problems
• encourage each student to understand the rules and functions of the classroom and each learning environment in a safe and effective manner
• foster students' engagement and inquiry in their studies
• champion the role of independent schools in the greater Richmond/Fredericksburg area

• Teaches core subject material, utilizing the appropriate curriculum for each
• Passionate about developing students’ STEM-related competencies
• Supports the mission of the school and abides by the employee handbook
• Develops lesson plans and appropriate instructional aids to emphasize inquiry and current best practices
• Demonstrates using models; experiments with available technology methods and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids
• Provides opportunities when needed for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil
• Designs and differentiates learning activities that will relate content and skills acquisition to students' experiences and the physical world
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment
• Utilizes both formative and summative assessments to assess and evaluate each pupil’s progress in his/her acquisition of content knowledge and skills regularly
• Communicates regularly and effectively with school stakeholders about students' progress
• Selects and acquires school-approved texts, instructional aids, and supplies; maintains necessary inventory records
• Collaborates with school administrators and faculty to cultivate and ensure a mission-appropriate school culture
• Reports to the Head of the Secondary 
• Collaborates with teachers and coaches on relevant issues/topics (classroom management, counseling concerns, instructional coaching, etc.)
• Possess effective oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in information technology
• Demonstrates confidentiality and professionalism with all stakeholders

Please also note that a Bachelor's degree is required, a Master's degree is strongly preferred, and certification in (content area) is preferred. Prior experience with teaching is a must! All employees must complete a criminal background check upon their official start date.

About The Carmel School

The Carmel School is an accredited independent, college preparatory, Christian school where students in grades Pre-K through 12th THRIVE. Located between Fredericksburg and Richmond in Ruther Glen, Virginia, The Carmel School's mission is to prepare students for success in our ever-changing world by creating a community supportive of academic, physical, and spiritual growth to instill honor and integrity rooted in Christian values. Through a coordinated effort with our incredible faculty and staff, our students experience a safe, challenging school community that requires active student participation and provides numerous opportunities for scholarship, service, leadership, and spiritual growth. As a learning community, we value the pursuit of personal honor and integrity, the active embrace of diversity, and the meaningful engagement of being responsible citizens to those around us.

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