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Antilles School is seeking dynamic and talented teachers to join a committed team of educators in a collaborative environment that places a high value on educating the whole child. Ideal candidates are passionate and self-motivated professionals, prepared to teach and nurture young children and support a wide range of learning styles and abilities. An understanding of and a commitment to, a culturally and ethnically diverse population is essential.

Responsibilities include maintaining a child-friendly classroom and age-appropriate routines to teach the core subjects of Reading, Writing, Spelling, Grammar, Math, Science, and Social Studies. The teacher is expected to have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the school’s curriculum and the developmental stages of their students. Character development and the social emotional development of each child are as equally important as their academic development. Communicating effectively with families and working in partnership with them, is vital to each child’s success in the classroom. Collaboration with peers and a positive work ethic are expected. Teachers have assigned duties and also need to be willing to help out as needed.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, required
• Previous successful classroom experience, required
• Demonstrated command of child development and current best practices in elementary education
• Ability to partner and communicate effectively with parents
• Collaborative professional nature
• Understanding of pedagogy and fostering intellectual growth
• Ability to cultivate meaningful relationships with multiple constituencies
• Excellent communication skills
• Cultural competence
• Positive, detailed-oriented team player with the ability to be self-directed
• Technological literacy

 

School description:

Antilles School is an independent coeducational day school located on St. Thomas, in the US Virgin Islands. Antilles enrolls approximately 400 students in a toddler program through grade 12.

Excellence, Diversity and Community are the guiding principles for each day at Antilles. We pride ourselves on inspiring each student to reach his/her potential in a multicultural setting that is one of the hallmarks of our School. Antilles combines educational excellence and character development to transform our students into young adults prepared for college, career, and life. Antilles strives to develop the whole child through challenging academic courses, technology, music, art, and athletics.

Antilles School is committed to maintaining an atmosphere of collaborative learning, to building a diverse community based on mutual respect, and to fostering social and emotional learning as well as social equity, diversity, and inclusivity into our school life.

Antilles School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Antilles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Application Procedure:

Send letter of interest, resume, and references to: Shannon Harris Head of School, Antilles School, 7280 Frenchman’s Bay 16-1, St. Thomas, VI 00802 or employment@antilles.vi

Antilles School seeks dynamic and talented teachers to join a committed team of educators in a collaborative environment that highly values flexible thinking and problem-solving. Ideal candidates are passionate and self‐motivated professionals, prepared to teach various college prep courses that support a wide range of learning styles and abilities. An understanding of, and a commitment to, a culturally and ethnically diverse population is essential. Teachers are expected to apply best practices and educationally sound approaches to integrating technology into the curriculum.

The Antilles School Middle and Upper School science department is seeking a visionary science teacher and STEM coordinator committed to creative content delivery, including hands-on activities and experiences, and an enthusiastic willingness to collaborate with colleagues. The STEM coordinator will work on science and technology programming and curriculum in 5th-8th grade. Coordinator responsibilities include:

• Building a STEM curriculum for grades 5-8 and supporting teachers in implementing that curriculum.
• Building experiential learning experiences into the 6-8th grade science program.
• Overseeing lab and STEM equipment management.

The current position also includes teaching 7th-grade Life Science and STEM and working directly with 6th-grade teachers in the STEM class.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, required
• Demonstrated command of knowledge applicable to the position
• Understanding of pedagogy and fostering intellectual growth
• Ability to cultivate meaningful relationships with multiple constituencies
• Excellent communication skills
• Cultural competence
• Positive, detail-oriented team player with the ability to be self-directed
• Technological literacy

 

School description:

Antilles School is an independent coeducational day school located on St. Thomas, in the US Virgin Islands. Antilles enrolls approximately 400 students in a toddler program through grade 12.

Excellence, Diversity and Community are the guiding principles for each day at Antilles. We pride ourselves on inspiring each student to reach his/her potential in a multicultural setting that is one of the hallmarks of our School. Antilles combines educational excellence and character development to transform our students into young adults prepared for college, career, and life. Antilles strives to develop the whole child through challenging academic courses, technology, music, art, and athletics.

Antilles School is committed to maintaining an atmosphere of collaborative learning, to building a diverse community based on mutual respect, and to fostering social and emotional learning as well as social equity, diversity, and inclusivity into our school life.

Antilles School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Antilles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Application Procedure:

Send letter of interest, resume, and references to: Shannon Harris Head of School, Antilles School, 7280 Frenchman’s Bay 16-1, St. Thomas, VI 00802 or employment@antilles.vi

Antilles School is seeking a dynamic and talented art teacher to join a committed team of educators in a collaborative environment that places a high value on educating the whole child. Ideal candidates are passionate and self-motivated professionals, prepared to teach and nurture young children and support a wide range of learning styles and abilities. An understanding of and a commitment to, a culturally and ethnically diverse population is essential.

Responsibilities include maintaining a child-friendly classroom and age-appropriate routines to encourage the children to explore and use different art mediums and express themselves creatively. This includes providing opportunities for students to explore their own individual talents and interests. The teacher is expected to be creative and flexible, have a strong knowledge of art history, and have experience with using different art mediums and techniques. A thorough knowledge and understanding of the school’s curriculum and the developmental stages of their students is necessary as well as the ability to communicate effectively and work in partnership with teachers. Collaboration with peers and a positive work ethic are expected. Teachers have assigned duties and also need to be willing to help out other teachers as needed.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, required, preferably in fine arts and/or art education
• Previous successful art experience, required
• Demonstrated command of child development and current best practices in elementary education
• Ability to partner and communicate effectively with parents
• Collaborative professional nature
• Understanding of pedagogy and fostering intellectual growth
• Ability to cultivate meaningful relationships with multiple constituencies
• Excellent communication skills
• Cultural competence
• Positive, detailed-oriented team player with the ability to be self-directed
• Technological literacy

 

School description:

Antilles School is an independent coeducational day school located on St. Thomas, in the US Virgin Islands. Antilles enrolls approximately 400 students in a toddler program through grade 12.

Excellence, Diversity and Community are the guiding principles for each day at Antilles. We pride ourselves on inspiring each student to reach his/her potential in a multicultural setting that is one of the hallmarks of our School. Antilles combines educational excellence and character development to transform our students into young adults prepared for college, career, and life. Antilles strives to develop the whole child through challenging academic courses, technology, music, art, and athletics.

Antilles School is committed to maintaining an atmosphere of collaborative learning, to building a diverse community based on mutual respect, and to fostering social and emotional learning as well as social equity, diversity, and inclusivity into our school life.

Antilles School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Antilles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Application Procedure:

Send letter of interest, resume, and references to: Shannon Harris Head of School, Antilles School, 7280 Frenchman’s Bay 16-1, St. Thomas, VI 00802 or employment@antilles.vi

Job Title: 6th Grade Lead Teacher in Middle School
Start Date: August 18, 2023
Salary: Based on experience
Reports directly to: Middle and Upper School Division Director
Department: Middle School
Areas: Grade 6 Academic Curriculum- Social Studies, English

Position description:

Antilles School seeks dynamic and talented teachers to join a committed team of educators in a collaborative environment that highly values flexible thinking and problem-solving. Ideal candidates are passionate and self‐motivated professionals, prepared to teach various college prep courses that support a wide range of learning styles and abilities. An understanding of, and a commitment to, a culturally and ethnically diverse population is essential. Teachers are expected to apply best practices and educationally sound approaches to integrating technology into the curriculum.

The current position includes teaching the core academic curriculum at the 6th-grade level and may include opportunities to teach other courses in the future. The Antilles School Middle School is seeking a teacher committed to creative delivery of content, hands-on student experiences, and a willingness to collaborate with other faculty in the department. The position includes partnering with other Middle School faculty to creat a unique 6th-grade experience. This position includes teaching 6th grade Language Arts and English, and co-teaching in the 6th grade STEM program.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, required
• Demonstrated command of knowledge applicable to the position
• Understanding of pedagogy and fostering intellectual growth
• Ability to cultivate meaningful relationships with multiple constituencies
• Excellent communication skills
• Cultural competence
• Positive, detail-oriented team player with the ability to be self-directed
• Technological literacy

 

School description:

Antilles School is an independent coeducational day school located on St. Thomas, in the US Virgin Islands. Antilles enrolls approximately 400 students in a toddler program through grade 12.

Excellence, Diversity and Community are the guiding principles for each day at Antilles. We pride ourselves on inspiring each student to reach his/her potential in a multicultural setting that is one of the hallmarks of our School. Antilles combines educational excellence and character development to transform our students into young adults prepared for college, career, and life. Antilles strives to develop the whole child through challenging academic courses, technology, music, art, and athletics.

Antilles School is committed to maintaining an atmosphere of collaborative learning, to building a diverse community based on mutual respect, and to fostering social and emotional learning as well as social equity, diversity, and inclusivity into our school life.

Antilles School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Antilles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and demonstrated need.

Application Procedure:

Send letter of interest, resume, and references to: Shannon Harris Head of School, Antilles School, 7280 Frenchman’s Bay 16-1, St. Thomas, VI 00802 or employment@antilles.vi

Position description:

Antilles School is seeking a dynamic and talented assistant teacher to join a committed team of educators in a collaborative environment that places a high value on the whole child. Ideal candidates are passionate and self‐motivated professionals, prepared to teach and nurture young children and support a wide range of learning styles and abilities. An understanding of, and a commitment to, a culturally and ethnically diverse population is essential.

Responsibilities include following the directions and lead of the classroom teacher, and assisting them in all areas of the classroom. This includes student interaction, set up and preparation of materials, and instruction of curriculum, as well as assisting the teacher in helping to meet the needs of the different learning styles of each child. The assistant teacher is expected to have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the school’s curriculum and the developmental stages of their students. Collaboration with peers and a positive work ethic are expected. Assistant teachers have assigned duties and also need to be willing to help out as needed.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Previous successful classroom experience required
• Demonstrated command of child development and current best practices in early childhood
• Collaborative professional nature
• Understanding of pedagogy and fostering physical and intellectual growth
• Ability to cultivate meaningful relationships with multiple constituencies
• Excellent communication skills
• Cultural competence
• Positive, detail-oriented team player with the ability to be self-directed
• Technological literacy

 

School description:

Antilles School is an independent coeducational day school located on St. Thomas, in the US Virgin Islands. Antilles enrolls approximately 400 students in a toddler program through grade 12. Excellence, Diversity and Community are the guiding principles for each day at Antilles. We pride ourselves on inspiring each student to reach his/her potential in a multicultural setting that is one of the hallmarks of our School. Antilles combines educational excellence and character development to transform our students into young adults prepared for college, career, and life. Antilles strives to develop the whole child through challenging academic courses, technology, music, art, and athletics.

Antilles School is committed to maintaining an atmosphere of collaborative learning, to building a diverse community based on mutual respect, and to fostering social and emotional learning as well as social equity, diversity, and inclusivity into our school life.

Antilles is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Antilles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Application Procedure:

Send letter of interest, resume, and references to: Shannon Harris Head of School, Antilles School, 7280 Frenchman’s Bay 16-1, St. Thomas, VI 00802 or employment@antilles.vi

Position description:

Antilles School is seeking dynamic and talented teachers to join a committed team of educators in a collaborative environment that places a high value on flexible thinking and problem solving. Ideal candidates are passionate and self‐motivated professionals, prepared to teach a range of college prep courses that support a wide range of learning styles and abilities. An understanding of, and a commitment to, a culturally and ethnically diverse population is essential. Teachers are expected to apply best practices and educationally sound approaches to integrating technology into the curriculum.

The current position includes teaching Physical Education and Health at the 6th-9th grade level, and may include opportunities to teach other courses in the future. The Antilles School Middle School is seeking a teacher committed to creative delivery of content, hands on student experiences, and a willingness to collaborate with other faculty in the department. The position includes the opportunity to build on the existing curriculum in Physical Education and Health in the Middle and Upper School program.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, required
• Demonstrated command of knowledge applicable to the position
• Understanding of pedagogy and fostering intellectual growth
• Ability to cultivate meaningful relationships with multiple constituencies
• Excellent communication skills
• Cultural competence
• Positive, detail-oriented team player with the ability to be self-directed
• Technological literacy

 

School description:

Antilles School is an independent coeducational day school located on St. Thomas, in the US Virgin Islands. Antilles enrolls approximately 400 students in a toddler program through grade 12.

Excellence, Diversity and Community are the guiding principles for each day at Antilles. We pride ourselves on inspiring each student to reach his/her potential in a multicultural setting that is one of the hallmarks of our School. Antilles combines educational excellence and character development to transform our students into young adults prepared for college, career, and life. Antilles strives to develop the whole child through challenging academic courses, technology, music, art, and athletics.

Antilles School is committed to maintaining an atmosphere of collaborative learning, to building a diverse community based on mutual respect, and to fostering social and emotional learning as well as social equity, diversity, and inclusivity into our school life.

Antilles School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Antilles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and demonstrated need.

Application Procedure:

Send letter of interest, resume, and references to: Shannon Harris Head of School, Antilles School, 7280 Frenchman’s Bay 16-1, St. Thomas, VI 00802 or employment@antilles.vi

Position description:

Antilles School is seeking a dynamic and talented School Counselor to join a committed team of educators in a collaborative environment that places a high value on the whole child. Ideal candidates are passionate and self-motivated professionals, prepared to teach and nurture young children and support a wide range of learning styles and abilities. An understanding of and a commitment to, a culturally and ethnically diverse population is essential.

The School Counselor provides student support services including one-on-one counseling, small group counseling, crisis response, in addition to making referrals to educational support professionals, teaching Social Emotional Learning (SEL) skills, and communicating the needs and progress of the child with the student’s teachers and family. The School Counselor implements the school counseling program, aligning communications and activities with the American School Counselors’ Association’s (ASCA) model and the School’s mission and philosophy. The School Counselor advocates on behalf of the student.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Build rapport and maintain professional, positive relationships with students, families, and staff.
2. Engage in SEL practices, mindfulness, restorative justice, and positive behavior supports.
3. Maintain knowledge of current research, trends, and best practices related to school counseling.
4. Share expertise with faculty and staff, providing classroom support, ideas and suggestions.
5. Be familiar and ensure compliance with ADA, FERPA, and HIPPA statutes as these apply to students’ rights to privacy and school communications and reports.
6. Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive school counseling program for grades toddler -5th via direct and indirect services.
   • Direct services including individual and small-group counseling, crisis response, peer mediation, teaching SEL lessons and workshops, guiding student reflection and goal setting, planning Character Counts activities, and utilizing “push-in” classroom support practices.
   • Indirect Services including participating on the Student Support Team (SST), communicating student progress with teachers and families, and collaborating with teachers, administrators, and families to provide accommodations, evaluation referrals, and guidance on strategies for supporting strong social emotional and academic development.
7. Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential student records.
8. Participate meaningfully in faculty meetings, professional development, and SEL program planning.
9. Promote the School, its mission, its philosophy, and its programs.
10. Perform other duties as assigned by the Division Head.

 

Qualifications include:

• BA or higher, required, a Masters’ degree in the field of social services with certification in school counseling preferred
• Strong preference for counseling and classroom experience
• Knowledge of and ability to apply the ethical standards and principles of the school counseling profession and adherence to the legal aspects of the role of the school counselor including those statutes outlined in ADA, HIPPA, and FERPA
• Ability to foster positive relationships based on mutual respect and trust
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with multiple constituencies
• Detail-oriented team player with the ability to remain positive and willing to take initiative

 

School description:

Antilles School is an independent coeducational day school located on St. Thomas, in the US Virgin Islands. Antilles enrolls approximately 400 students in a toddler program through grade 12.

Excellence, Diversity and Community are the guiding principles for each day at Antilles. We pride ourselves on inspiring each student to reach his/her potential in a multicultural setting that is one of the hallmarks of our School. Antilles combines educational excellence and character development to transform our students into young adults prepared for college, career, and life. Antilles strives to develop the whole child through challenging academic courses, technology, music, art, and athletics.

Antilles School is committed to maintaining an atmosphere of collaborative learning, to building a diverse community based on mutual respect, and to fostering social and emotional learning as well as social equity, diversity, and inclusivity into our school life.

Antilles School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Antilles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and demonstrated need.

Application Procedure:

Send letter of interest, resume, and references to: Shannon Harris Head of School, Antilles School, 7280 Frenchman’s Bay 16-1, St. Thomas, VI 00802 or employment@antilles.vi