Working at North Cross

North Cross School is growing and currently has, or may have, the following openings. All employees offered or accepting employment at North Cross School are required to submit to fingerprinting and provide personal descriptive information that will be forwarded along with the applicant's fingerprints through the Central Criminal Records Exchange to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal and sexual offender background check. 

Current Openings

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
North Cross is currently looking for substitute teachers for the 2020-21 school year.  All applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.  Salary is $10.00 per hour.  Interested applicants should email a resume to Elise DeMoss, edemoss@northcross.org.
PART-TIME COMMERCIAL DRIVER's LICENSED DRIVERS
North Cross is actively recruiting part-time bus drivers with a Virginia Commercial Driver’s License. Qualified applicants for this position must be 19 years of age or older, have a high school diploma or G.E.D., a valid Virginia driver’s license, and an excellent driving record. Applicants must also possess the ability to communicate effectively in English and be capable of sitting for three hours at a time. A pre-employment drug screening is required for this position and the CDL drug testing guidelines will be followed during the employment period. A satisfactory criminal background investigation will be required of the selected applicants. The hiring rate is $18.00 per hour, and hours of work will vary. This position will work approximately 5–10 hours per week during the school year. North Cross School is an EEO Employer. Interested applicants should contact Elise DeMoss, edemoss@northcross.org
PART-TIME TUTORING SPECIALISTS
The Learning Center is actively seeking qualified tutors to teach reading to students in 9th-12th grades.  We offer competitive pay ($35-$50 per session) and flexible hours.  
To qualify you must: have experience as a reading tutor working with students with learning disabilities and be available during the school day.  Please contact Kit Prillaman for more information:  kprillaman@northcross.org.
director of communications and marketing
The Director of Communications and Marketing is responsible for developing effective messaging and communication strategies. They must personally create or oversee the creation of promotional and informative materials the School will send to both internal and external audiences. They will work with all forms of media, including press releases and digital campaigns, print materials, social media, audio and video and more. Other job duties include:
 
  • Working closely with School leadership to communicate a regular and consistent flow of impactful messages and making sure all School materials are of high quality and have consistent and positive messaging and branding.
  • Responding to crises or challenging situations quickly and professionally.
  • Developing relationships and working with media outlets.
Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and at least three years of experience in cross-platform communications
  • Excellent written skills and strong interpersonal communications skills
  • Experience with various media including but not limited to MailChimp, iMovie, Adobe Premiere Pro, Google Analytics, Weebly website platform, Facebook Business portal, and other social media. Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, and Illustrator
  • Experience executing and maintaining a budget

Responsibility of three key areas of communications and marketing as described below:

  • Advancement - Continually building internal and external awareness and understanding of the School and the unique student opportunities and achievements resulting from their experiences. Timely communication with key audiences including the School’s faculty and staff, parents (prospective and current), alumni, and area businesses and organizations. Writing thought leadership articles with faculty for publishing in local media sources and press releases to highlight the School's programs and accomplishments. Messaging and design for advertising placements. Working closely with the Director of Admission and Director of Development to develop and execute these goals.
  • Philanthropy- Develop and create strategic materials to support the School’s ongoing philanthropic initiatives including Annual Fund, Foundation, Endowment, Planned Giving, and capital projects. The Director will work closely with the School’s Director of Development and Head of School to advance the school’s long- and short-term fundraising goals.
Identity - Developing and maintaining the school’s brand identity across media and platforms to ensure consistency of message and image. In written communications, maintaining a consistent brand voice across multiple platforms including email, social, web, and print media.
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​Competitive Salary and Benefits Offered. Email resume and cover letter to Elise DeMoss, edemoss@northcross.org.
Upper School Spanish Teacher
Upper School Spanish teacher for Spanish 1-4

Spanish Teacher Duties and Responsibilities
  • Teach students the Spanish language, including grammar and vocabulary
  • Design curriculum lesson plans
  • Assign coursework and administer tests
  • Grade assignments
  • Incorporate classroom learning activities
  • Follow all school policies
Spanish Teacher Requirements and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Spanish or Spanish culture
  • Fluency in the Spanish language
  • Communication skills
  • Proficiency in basic computer programs
Upper School Spanish teacher for Spanish 1-4

​Benefits offered:
Medical insurance contribution, HSA option, Voluntary Dental & Vision options, Company paid Life insurance and LTD, PTO.

Email resume and cover letter to Stephen Belderes, sbelderes@northcross.org.

CHORAL DIRECTOR AND DIRECTOR OF MUSICAL THEATER​
  1. Teach singing to Middle and Upper School students from a choral and musical theater perspective, in terms of developing the students’ understanding of proper singing techniques and excitement of voice/music as a component of the Fine Arts.
  2. Incorporate choreography and acting techniques in classes and/or theater productions.  
  3. Manage all logistical aspects and coordinate directing of the school’s fall Lower School musical and spring Middle and Upper school musical, in collaboration with others per the theater budget.
  4. Prepare students for choral competitions, such as All-District Chorus.
  5. Develop an engaging program that incorporates our singers and actors in the greater school and local community.​


​Benefits offered:
Medical insurance contribution, HSA option, Voluntary Dental & Vision options, Company paid Life insurance and LTD, PTO.

Email resume and cover letter to Victor Lamas, vlamas@northcross.org.

Working in Independent Schools
Teachers are drawn to work in independent schools because of the autonomy they have together with members of their departments to craft courses and instruction exactly as they think best, the support they receive from administrators and colleagues, and the high quality of the relationships they are able to have with students. For these reasons teachers in independent schools have a high level of satisfaction and a high level of responsibility in shaping the culture of a school and the content of its curriculum. Independent school teachers work very hard but stay in the field because the personal and professional rewards are correspondingly great.
Basic requirements for employment at North Cross School
North Cross School teachers must have at least a bachelor’s degree in their subject area, a passion for their discipline and a strong affection for young people. They must have a love of learning and creative energy so they can take advantage of the opportunities offered by our system and contribute to and further North Cross’s high standards. Ability to contribute outside the classroom, most especially in our athletic programs, is highly preferred. North Cross interviews both experienced teachers and those new to the field. 
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Experienced Teachers
North Cross welcomes experienced teachers to the faculty by valuing the experience they bring with them and looking for ways we can learn from it. Each new teacher goes through a general orientation to help him or her get started and is assigned a member of the faculty who helps with getting adjusted to school life and teaching at this school. Each new teacher’s department head serves as support for all things related to the class room and Division Directors observe and meet with new teachers as well. Because of our size, new teachers gain responsibility quickly and are fully integrated into the faculty from the very first day.
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New Teachers
North Cross School is an excellent place to begin your teaching career. The faculty is a good mix of experienced teachers to learn from and young teachers to share experiences with. As with experienced teachers who join the faculty, each new beginning teacher goes through a general orientation to help him or her get started and is assigned a member of the faculty who helps with getting adjusted to school life and teaching. At North Cross new teachers have the resources needed to help them getting started well in the wonderful career of secondary education.