JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Director of Communications and Community Engagement
Commonwealth Academy – 150 students, grades 3-12 in Alexandria, VA – is seeking a Director of Communications and Community Engagement who will use a full array of tools to transform the communications culture and advance the school’s vision for the next stage of its growth. Commonwealth Academy, a 24-year-old college preparatory day school for average to gifted students with ADHD, executive functioning challenges, and mild learning differences is at a pivotal time in the school’s growth. The school is redesigning its communications ecosystem.
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All interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and a link to pertinent work samples to communications@CA-Empowers.org.
High School Science/Math Teacher
Commonwealth Academy is currently seeking to hire a Science/Math teacher to join its high school team for the 2021-2022 school year. Educators who thrive in our community are those who are flexible, creative, collaborative, possess a strong work ethic, and have a desire to foster student success. Qualified candidates should possess strong oral and written communication skills and be proficient with technology. The ideal candidate is a generalist in nature but must demonstrate knowledge of the content area (upper-level sciences), current instructional and behavior management techniques, curriculum development, and best practices of 21st-century instruction. Knowledge of chemistry, environmental science, and statistics is highly preferred.
Please also note that a Bachelor's degree is required, a Master's degree is highly preferred, and certification in Special Education and/or the sciences is preferred. All employees must complete a criminal background check upon their official start date. Lastly, candidates must be willing to work on-campus and adhere to school-specific COVID-19 protocols.
All interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resumé to our Director of High School, Katie Theobald.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Commonwealth Academy is currently seeking to hire a long-term substitute teacher to join its team for the 2021-2022 school year. Educators who thrive in our community are those who are flexible, creative, collaborative, possess a strong work ethic, and have a desire to foster student success. Qualified candidates should possess strong oral and written communication skills and be proficient with technology. The ideal candidate is a generalist in nature but must demonstrate a desire for student achievement, the ability and confidence to manage a classroom of students, and be willing to follow a lesson plan from start to finish.
Please also note that a Bachelor's degree is required, a Master's degree and/or previous teaching experience is highly preferred. All employees must complete a criminal background check upon their official start date. Lastly, candidates must be willing to work on-campus and adhere to school-specific COVID-19 protocols.
All interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resumé to our Assistant Head of School, Matt Johns.
Athletic Coaching Opportunities
Commonwealth Academy is looking for qualified candidates who have prior playing and/or coaching experience to serve as coaches for the 2021-2022 school year. The ideal candidate will have integrity and lead the team in a way that aligns with the C/A culture and mission. Student/athlete empowerment, character development, and overall skill improvement should take priority over intense competition and winning at all costs. We are looking for reliable and patient candidates who can coach students of all ability levels in grades 6-12. Coaches will be responsible for teaching fundamental skills, game strategy, and, above all else, positive sportsmanship.
All employees must complete a criminal background check upon their official start date. Interested candidates should have updated CPR/First Aid certification. Lastly, candidates must be willing to work on-campus and adhere to school-specific COVID-19 protocols. Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to our Director of Athletics & Auxillary Programs, Paul Harrington.
Fall Season Openings
JV Soccer - Head Coach and Assistant Coach
JV Cross Country - Head Coach and Assistant Coach
Winter Season Openings
JV Boys Basketball - Head Coach and Assistant Coach
JV Girls Basketball - Head Coach and Assistant Coach
MS Boys Basketball - Assistant Coach
