Job Description:
Chaminade College Preparatory School, an independent, Catholic school, is dedicated to developing the inherent spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical potential of young men in middle and high school. We hire dedicated teachers who are passionate about student learning and working in a collaborative environment.

This is a full-time faculty position in the College Counseling Office that reports to the department chair of counseling and works in close partnership with the administration. While this position primarily follows the academic calendar, some work and oversight are required during academic vacations, including the summer break.

Job Functions/Major Responsibilities:

• Counsels students and parents through the college application process;
• Supports college counselors, other counseling members, and support staff;
• Establishes and maintains professional relationships with cohort schools, as well as colleges and universities;
• Establishes and maintains current and useful resources for student and parent use in researching and applying to colleges and applying for financial aid, registering for standardized tests, etc.;
• Communicates to the Principal on a regular basis regarding college counseling;
• Effectively plans, implements, and communicates the college search process through a variety of presentation formats.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree is required and a master’s degree or higher is preferred;
• College counseling experience is preferred, but not required;
• A demonstrated commitment to continued professional development, including diversity and/or cultural competency training while also living out the Catholic Marianist values of the school;
• Ability to participate in the life of the school.

Ideal candidates will have experience teaching, a Master’s degree in the content area, Missouri state certification, a desire to support extra-curricular athletics and activities, and an understanding of how to best teach in a male learning environment. The candidate needs to have a strong understanding of the rigor of a college prep school while at the same time an understanding of the multiple learning challenges of a diverse student population.

For specific requirements for this position, visit chaminade-stl.org/about-us/employment-opportunities.

Please email resume and letter of interest to Karen Carroll, kcarroll@chaminade-stl.org. No phone calls, please.