North Cross School
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Work at North Cross

North Cross inspires a community of intellectually curious learners to think critically, act with integrity, and lead with courage. We could not do it without a talented and passionate team of faculty and staff members. 
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Our dedicated employees find not only professional growth opportunities, but also a supportive and inclusive environment. We celebrate the unique talents of our diverse workforce, recognizing their integral role in shaping each student's journey. Just as we empower students to discover their identities, we offer a wealth of benefits and opportunities that encourage our faculty and staff to pursue their own goals and build lasting connections.


Current Openings

jk-3 assistant teacher (part-time)
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head girls varsity tennis coach
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resident tutor/advisor
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assistant varsity volleyball coach
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head junior varsity volleyball coach
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assistant junior varsity vollebyall coach
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head boys junior varsity soccer coach
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ASSISTANT BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER COACH
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assistant boys middle school soccer coach
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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 as a Teacher 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.

Working at North Cross

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. 

​Non-discrimination Statement:

North Cross School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, or any other legally protected status in the administration of its educational, admission, financial aid or employment policies, or any other programs administered by the School.

Heard in the Halls

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Abby Guyer - Fifth Grade Teacher
"I love the sense of community and belonging at North Cross. And everyone walks into the classroom each day excited and ready to learn. I love teaching here because teachers are motivated to be the best they can be, and there's always a buzz and excitement about learning."
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Kevin Finch - CrossWalk Program Instructor
"I love the size of this school and feel like I really know the kids across the grade levels. Because of the intimate classroom sizes, I get to work with small groups of students and really target exactly what they need. And everyone on the faculty and staff really care about you as a person and your family. It's a very positive place and people want to help you be successful. I also love how beautiful our campus is and how the outdoors is integrated with our buildings. There is so much care put into the design and landscaping of the campus."
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North Cross School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory school founded in 1944 and governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees.

All contact information listed on this website is for official North Cross School business only. North Cross School does not accept unsolicited advertisements sent to school email addresses, phone numbers, or fax numbers listed on this site.

North Cross School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status in the administration of its educational, admission, financial aid or employment policies, or any other programs administered by the School. 

​Accreditation
North Cross is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools. North Cross School's Junior Kindergarten is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools, which is recognized by the Board of Education pursuant to §22.1-19 of the Code of Virginia that authorizes the Virginia Council for Private Education to accredit private nursery, preschool, elementary and secondary schools in Virginia
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Memberships
North Cross is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the 
Association for College Admission Counseling, the National Business Officers Association, Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling, The Cum Laude Society, and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.

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  • WHO WE ARE
    • Our Mission & Vision
    • Building Character
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    • Board of Trustees
    • Our Head of School: Armistead Lemon '95
    • Leadership Team
    • Campus Map
    • In the News
    • NOW@NORTHCROSS
    • Employment Opportunities
  • ACADEMICS/STUDENT LIFE
    • Lower School >
      • Early Childhood Program
      • First through Third Grades
      • Fourth and Fifth Grades
      • Meet Our Faculty
    • Middle School >
      • Sixth through Eighth Grades
      • Meet Our Faculty
    • Upper School >
      • Ninth through Twelfth Grades >
        • Global Studies Distinction
        • STEM Distinction
        • Fine Arts Distinction
        • Internship Program
      • Course Catalog
      • College Counseling
      • Meet Our Faculty
    • The Talfourd H. Kemper Library
    • CrossWalk for Learning Differences >
      • Meet Our Faculty
    • STUDENT LIFE >
      • Dress Code
      • Extracurriculars
      • International Students
      • Boarding at North Cross
      • After-School Opportunities
      • Summer Programs
  • ATHLETICS/ARTS
    • ATHLETICS >
      • Athletics Calendar
      • Teams & Schedules
      • Championships & Awards
      • Registration & Forms
      • Facilities
      • Meet Our Athletics Staff
      • Alumni Athletes
      • In the News
    • ARTS >
      • Band
      • Chorus
      • Studio Art & Graphic Design
      • Theatre
  • PARENT RESOURCES
    • Log in to FACTS
    • School Calendar
    • Back-to-School
    • Student & Parent Handbook
    • Parent Opportunities >
      • Parents' Association
      • Athletic Boosters
      • Friends of the Arts
    • Summer Programs
    • Key Contacts
    • Apparel
  • ALUMNI
    • Alumni Reunion Weekend
    • Awards
    • Athletic Hall of Fame
    • In the News
    • Class Notes
    • In Memoriam
  • ADMISSIONS
    • Inquire & Tour
    • How to Apply
    • Tuition and Fees
    • International Student FAQs
    • Heard in the Halls
    • Meet Our Team
  • GIVING
    • Make a Gift to North Cross
    • North Cross Fund
    • Foundation Tax Credits Program
    • Planned Giving
    • Stock Gifts
    • Other Ways to Give
    • Corporate Sponsors
    • Giving News
    • Meet Our Team