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Norfolk Collegiate is an independent pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 school in Norfolk, Virginia. For more than 70 years, we have been developing critical thinkers, doers and explorers through innovative, engaging instruction in an inclusive and supportive learning community. We are dedicated to being an actively anti-racist institution that creates a safe environment and sense of belonging for all students, families, faculty and staff. 

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Collegiate is comprised of nearly 600 students and 100 faculty and staff on two campuses nearly three miles apart and within 10 minutes of downtown Norfolk. The middle (Grades 6-8) and upper school (Grades 9-12) are located on Granby Street. The lower school (pre-K-Grade 5) is located on Tidewater Drive.

OUR FACULTY & STAFF
We value our dedicated faculty and staff. Everyone plays a critical role in providing a warm, challenging and supportive environment for our students.

We offer employees competitive professional development funding and a generous benefits package in an environment that is characterized by open communication, collaboration and a strong sense of community. The combination of motivated students, engaged families, active institutional support and highly qualified employees makes Norfolk Collegiate a satisfying place to work.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Norfolk Collegiate is seeking applicants for the positions listed below. Interested candidates should submit a completed application, as well as the items requested in the ad, to employment@norfolkcollegiate.org.

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  • Athletic Coaches

    Norfolk Collegiate is seeking applicants for various athletic coaching positions for the current academic year. Coaches at Norfolk Collegiate serve a crucial function in supplementing the education of children who attend our school. Our robust athletic department helps in the development of the minds, bodies, and characters of our students, and coaches, like teachers in the classroom, serve as guides and mentors to this process. To coach one of the athletic teams at Norfolk Collegiate, an individual must demonstrate a caring and nurturing attitude toward young people and must seek to provide a positive but challenging learning environment for our athletes to develop the ability to push themselves and their teammates to achieve their goals through hard work, discipline, and a positive attitude. Coaches at Norfolk Collegiate must demonstrate knowledge in their particular sport and must be able to transmit that knowledge to athletes under their charge. Applicants should contact Jon Hall, director of athletics, at jhall@norfolkcollegiate.org for more information.
     
  • Bus Drivers

    Norfolk Collegiate seeks part-time bus drivers for the current school year. Responsibilities include afternoon and occasional evening driving of athletic teams for practices and games. From time to time, there will also be opportunities to drive students and teachers to field trips during the school day. Drivers are expected to have an up-to-date CDL with and S or P endorsement and will be paid $25 per hour with a $40 per trip minimum. Interested candidates should contact Athletic Director Jon Hall at 757.480.2885 or jhall@norfolkcollegiate.org.
  • Director of Development

    Norfolk Collegiate is seeking qualified candidates for an immediate, full-time position as Director of Development. Reporting to the Assistant Head for Advancement, the Director of Development will be responsible for designing and leading all aspects of the development program. This includes expanding opportunities for future revenue growth among alumni, parents, and friends of Norfolk Collegiate as well as corporate and foundation partnerships. The director will be responsible for managing and supervising a development team of three staff members.  Additionally, areas of oversight include annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, volunteer management, special events, alumni and parent engagement. The Director of Development will partner with the Head of School, Assistant Head for Advancement, board leadership, and parent and alumni leadership to build strong constituency relations and increase donor support.  The director will carry a portfolio of lead annual fund donors and prospects and manage school strategy through the various stages of donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. In collaboration with the Assistant Head for Advancement, the director will support a major gift program to include identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors. The ideal candidate will have five to seven years of experience in fundraising with a demonstrated track record of meeting appropriate goals. Interested candidates should submit an application, cover letter, resume, and unofficial copies of transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate degrees to employment@norfolkcollegiate.org.
  • Extended Care Worker

    Norfolk Collegiate is seeking an extended care worker for the after-school extended care program from 3-6 p.m. The students enrolled in the extended care programs are pre-Kindergarten to Grade 5. The ideal candidate has one to three years of experience working with young children. College coursework in elementary education, especially in the areas of child development and psychology, from a 2-year or 4-year institution is preferred. Interested applicants should submit an application, cover letter, resume and an unofficial copy of transcripts of all undergraduate degrees and a list of professional references to employment@norfolkcollegiate.org.  
  • Head Sailing Coach

    Norfolk Collegiate is seeking qualified candidates for head sailing coach. The school’s mission-driven sailing program has a long, tradition of excellence recognized at the regional, state and national level with many alumni sailing at the intercollegiate level and beyond.

    Leading and developing student-athletes while fostering a passion for sailing is key to the program’s success. This position reports to the director of athletics and oversees the school’s sailing program for Grades 6-12, supervises coaching staff, coordinates team logistics and engages with community partners. Candidates who are qualified and interested in serving in other capacities at the school (staff member, classroom teacher, etc.) are preferred.
     
    Salary is commensurate with experience and any agreed-upon additional school responsibilities. Qualified candidates should send a resume highlighting one’s sailing and coaching experience, as well as any additional experience that could support the school’s overall program and copies of appropriate certifications to employment@norfolkcollegiate.org.
  • Lower School Physical Education Assistant/Coach

    Norfolk Collegiate is seeking qualified candidates for a lower school physical education (PE) assistant/coach. This is a 10 month full-time position. The assistant/coach helps the lead teacher in educating and supervising our students. The assistant/coach works with children of various ages and educational needs. The assistant/coach is responsible for individual students, small groups of students, and larger groups of students as needed during physical education classes. The assistant/coach works with the lead teacher to build lesson plans for classes and reports to the head of the lower school. Additional coaching responsibilities are also required and will be compensated separately.
     
    The candidate also should be organized and able to provide instructional, clerical, and supervisory assistance under the direction of the lead teacher. Candidates should be interested in working with students from a variety of backgrounds who possess a range of abilities and learning styles. The position requires collaborative work with others; therefore, this individual must be able to work effectively with colleagues and parents. A bachelor’s degree and previous experience in a school setting are preferred. Interested candidates should submit an application, cover letter, resume, unofficial copies of transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate degrees, professional references and, if applicable, teacher certifications to employment@norfolkcollegiate.org.  
  • Middle School Math Teacher

    Norfolk Collegiate is seeking qualified candidates for a middle school math teaching position for the 2024-25 academic year. This position will be responsible for teaching sixth grade math and seventh grade Pre-Algebra, with the possibility of other middle and upper school courses in the standard math sequence as needed; along with advising a small group of middle school students and supporting the school’s mission. A successful candidate for this position will have a bachelor’s degree in math or a related field, excellent organizational and communication skills, and experience teaching math to adolescents. Ideal candidates will have teaching experience in a middle school setting and a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches to learning.

    We seek teachers who are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about teaching young adults. Candidates should be interested in working with students from a variety of backgrounds who possess a range of abilities and learning styles. This position requires collaborative work with others; therefore, this individual must be able to work effectively with colleagues and parents. We strive to attract flexible lifelong learners who are reflective about their teaching practices and expect to collaborate, innovate and grow as teachers and mentors.

    Interested candidates should submit an application, cover letter, resume an unofficial copy of transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate degrees, and, if applicable, teacher certifications to employment@norfolkcollegiate.org.
  • Substitute Teachers

    Norfolk Collegiate is seeking applicants for substitute teaching positions for the current academic year. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to teaching a range of high school, middle school and lower school classes, proctoring study halls, and supporting the school's mission as needed. Ideal candidates will have some teaching experience in a lower, middle or upper school setting, and a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches to learning. We seek teachers who are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about teaching. They should have an established interest in working with students from a variety of backgrounds who possess a range of abilities and learning styles. The position requires collaborative work with other teachers and administrators. Norfolk Collegiate offers a close-knit, supportive environment and a collegial atmosphere. We welcome energetic and flexible lifelong learners who are reflective about their teaching practices and expect to collaborate, innovate, and grow as teachers and mentors. Applicants should send a completed application, resume, cover letter and references to employment@norfolkcollegiate.org.
  • Upper School Biology Teacher

    Norfolk Collegiate is seeking qualified candidates for an upper school biology teaching position. This position will be responsible for teaching upper school courses including biology and Advanced Placement biology, advising a small group of upper school students and supporting the school’s mission. A successful candidate for this position will have a degree in science or a related discipline, excellent organizational and communication skills, and experience teaching science to adolescents. Experience teaching Advanced Placement Biology courses and life science electives is a plus. Ideal candidates will have teaching experience in an upper school setting and a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches to learning.

    We seek teachers who are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about teaching young adults. Candidates should be interested in working with students from a variety of backgrounds who possess a range of abilities and learning styles. This position requires collaborative work with others; therefore, this individual must be able to work effectively with colleagues and parents. We strive to attract flexible lifelong learners who are reflective about their teaching practices and expect to collaborate, innovate, and grow as teachers and mentors.

    Interested candidates should submit an application, cover letter, resume, an unofficial copy of transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate degrees, and, if applicable, teacher certifications to
    employment@norfolkcollegiate.org.

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