Careers at CSN

Community School of Naples, an independent, college preparatory school in Southwest Florida, is currently seeking an Associate College Counselor. This position reports to the Dean of College Counseling and expands the College Counseling Office to four college counselors for an upper school of 360 students. The new Associate College Counselor will work closely with the current team to meet the needs of students in grades 9-12.

 

Responsibilities

• Guiding all aspects of the college search and application process from grade 9 to 12, including meeting individually with students and parents and writing letters of recommendation on their behalf.
• Meeting with groups of students and parents as they explore the college application process, including in advisory groups, class meetings, parent coffees, evening events, etc.
• Assisting with college counseling sponsored programs and events for students and their parents.
• Coordinating communication to the school community via innovative use of web-based tools, including the CSN website, social media, etc.
• Visiting and developing relationships with college and university representatives through the coordination and booking of visits from over 70 college reps every year.
• Maintaining electronic databases and updating student information in Naviance throughout the year, including standardized test scores, transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.
• Supporting other school initiatives and events, including standardized testing administration, academic ceremonies, graduation, etc.
• Traveling out of state will vary from year to year, but will likely include both professional conferences (NACAC and SACAC) and college campus visits.
• Supporting and leading all other efforts and initiatives of the College Counseling Office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Previous experience in a college admissions office or high school college counseling office is required.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to meet important deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, high-stakes environment.
• Commitment to participating in professional organizations, conferences, and college visits.

Community School of Naples
CSN is one of the top independent, non-sectarian day schools in Florida and maintains a PreK3-12 school enrollment of 900 students. CSN students are consistently top-ranked when compared to all other Southwest Florida high schools when it comes to test scores, extracurricular activities, and college acceptances. New academic initiatives, such as the Scholars Program, AP Capstone Diploma, Global Exchange Program, and the Juliet Collier Sproul Center for Community and Global Impact ensure that both students and faculty have the opportunity to grow and develop into world-class thinkers and leaders. Recent campus improvements include the Institute for Science and Environmental Research (or ISER, where the College Counseling Office is housed), the John N. Allen Family Stadium, and the Student Union, which features a dining hall, lecture hall, and information commons.

Compensation and Benefits
This position is a ten-month, administrative position for the 2021-22 academic year, with a start date of July/August 1. The position is paid on an annual salary commensurate with experience, degree attainment, and qualifications. All employees are eligible to participate in CSN’s generous 403(b) retirement program as well as Aflac, Legal Shield, and Pet Insurance. Full-time employees are eligible for our competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, AD&D, and life insurance. Please visit our website for more details about the benefits of a career at CSN.

Applying
Please apply via our online application portal only, which allows for uploading of supporting documents. Please do not mail, fax, email, or drop off your materials. https://communityschoolnaples.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Please include a cover letter, resume, and references as well as instructions about contacting your current employer by attaching these documents to your application. If needed, cover letters and additional supporting documents may be emailed to dpainter@communityschoolnaples.org; they will be forwarded to the selection committee.

Position Description & Requirements

Community School of Naples, an independent, college preparatory school, is currently seeking a full-time Middle School Spanish teacher who is skilled in teaching Spanish to middle school children in a proficiency-based environment. The appointment begins in August 2021. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s Degree preferred) and at least three years of teaching Spanish at the middle school level, preferably in an Independent School. Experience teaching in the target language at least 90% of the time and using ACTFL proficiency standards, along with proficiency-based assessments, is preferred.  

Teaching responsibilities will include Spanish language courses with the possibility of candidate-compatible electives. The successful candidate will teach five classes a day, with the average class size being approximately 8-15 students. The position also requires leading a grade-level advisory and sharing division responsibilities with a grade-level team.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a proficiency-based environment where focus on student-created communication of language is built through a well-articulated curriculum. Community School of Naples has state-of-the-art language learning resources to support teaching and learning, thus engaging students as enthusiastic learners. Through CSN's Global Exchange Program, CSN is intent on getting its faculty and students out of the classroom and into the world to authentically use their language skills, and multiple opportunities for faculty to serve as overseas chaperones are available each year. 

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time instructional position paid on an annual salary commensurate with experience, degree attainment and other qualifications. This position is eligible for CSN’s competitive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, life insurance, pet insurance 403(b) retirement program, Aflac and Legal Shield offerings.  Additional benefits include generous time-off (academic recesses and summer) and the use of the school’s state-of-the-art recreational facilities. Please visit our website for more details about the benefits of a career at CSN.

Applying

Please apply by using the online application via the link below. Hard copies, e-mails and faxes will not be recorded or stored. The online application includes features to attach your cover letter, resume, reference letters, educational philosophy and any other supporting documents. For assistance with our online application contact dpainter@communityschoolnaples.org

https://communityschoolnaples.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Community School of Naples, an independent, college preparatory school, is seeking a motivated and talented middle school Computer, Technology, and Innovation Elective Teacher for a new, full-time position in our Computer Science Department.

Description and Requirements

The 2021-2022 teaching responsibilities include elective titles such as Scratch Programming, Python Games, STEM, Moviemaking, Inventor’s Workshop and/or EXCEL. The specific teaching assignment will depend on a candidate’s background and abilities. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Science, or a similar STEM field, and at least 3 years of relevant teaching experience at the middle school levels. Passion for and experience with MakerSpace, Design, or other STEM-related fields is also a plus. This is a growth position, reflecting the excitement and popularity that programming and technology-based courses have at our school.

This position would include up to 5 classes a day, and the average class size would be approximately 10-14 students. The ideal candidate would also be willing to mentor additional clubs such as Robotics or Programming, both of which compete at the local, state, and national levels. Prior experience in engineering, project-based learning, and/or design work is desirable. Strong communication skills and the ability to inspire students to innovate and create are essential. The ideal candidate for this position is a person with wide-ranging interests who is eager to embrace the challenges and benefits of connecting computer science to our challenging, exploratory, and engaging middle school STEM program.

CSN is one of the top independent, non-sectarian day schools in Florida and maintains a PK-12 enrollment of 870 students. CSN students are consistently top-ranked when compared to all other Southwest Florida high schools when it comes to test scores, extracurricular activities, and college acceptances. New academic initiatives, such as the Scholars Program, AP Capstone Diploma, and Global Exchange Program, ensure that both students and faculty have the opportunity to grow and develop into world-class thinkers and leaders. 

Compensation and Benefits
The appointment will be for the academic year starting August 7, 2021. The appointment is a full-time, instructional position that will be paid on an annual salary commensurate with experience, degree attainment, and qualifications. The competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, AD&D, life insurance, and eligibility for the school’s 403(b) retirement program. Please visit our website for more details about the benefits of a career at CSN.

Applying

Please apply via our online application portal only, which allows for uploading of supporting documents. Please do not mail, fax, email, or drop off your resume/application. https://communityschoolnaples.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Please include a cover letter, teaching philosophy and references as well as instructions about contacting your current employer by attaching these documents to your application. If needed, cover letters and additional supporting documents may be emailed to dpainter@communityschoolnaples.org; they will be forwarded to the selection committee.

Position Description and Requirements

Community School of Naples is seeking a motivated and talented Elementary School Teacher. The grade level assigned will be decided at a later date, after enrollment and staffing needs are determined, and will most likely be somewhere between PK3 to Grade 2.  This full-time position starts August 6, 2021. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, performing as a high-level teacher preparing our students for the highly competitive education they will continue to receive as they progress though our school.

Essential elements of the school’s educational program include a comprehensive curriculum, a gifted faculty and a low student-faculty ratio. These elements ensure that each student experiences a challenging education that only an independent, college preparatory school can provide. CSN is accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.

The position requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education with three years of classroom experience or a Master’s Degree in elementary education with one year of classroom experience. Experience with the Reading & Writing Project at Columbia University Teacher’s College is required. Those with training in Project Read by Language Circle Enterprises will receive higher consideration. Please include your cover letter and teaching philosophy by attaching them to our online application found at the link below.

Compensation and Benefits

This instructional position will be paid an annual salary commensurate with experience, degree attainment and qualifications. All employees are eligible to participate in the school’s generous 403(b) retirement program as well as Aflac and Legal Shield offerings. Full time employees are eligible for our competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, disability, AD&D, and life insurance. Please visit our website for more details about the benefits of a career at CSN.

Applying

The selection committee will review only applications submitted via the link below, which allows for uploading of supporting documents such as cover letter, resume/cv, teaching philosophy, references, transcript, etc. Only electronic applications will be accepted. Please do not mail, fax, email or drop off your application/resume. Extra supporting documents may be emailed to dpainter@communityschoolnaples.org  and will forwarded to the selection committee.

https://communityschoolnaples.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

 

Position Description and Requirements

Community School of Naples is seeking a talented and energetic Art Teacher for Lower School, PK3 to Grade 2. Your responsibilities will include, performing as a high level teacher preparing our students for the highly competitive education they will continue to receive as they progress though our school.

This teacher will plan and implement engaging and thoughtful art lessons for early childhood and lower school students; communicate with families regarding student progress and write end-of-quarter reports; conference with parents as needed; create a supportive and caring classroom environment in which students can learn, express themselves, and interact positively with one another; thoughtfully organize student work so it can be used for display purposes and also sent home as a keepsake for families; coordinate and communicate with the current art department and department chair. A commitment to diversity of work, an understanding of the importance of teacher engagement in community life, and an interest in using a variety of pedagogical approaches in the classroom are essential. The ability to use technology effectively in the teaching and learning process is expected.

Essential elements of the school’s educational program include a comprehensive curriculum, a gifted faculty and a low student-faculty ratio. These elements ensure that each student experiences a challenging education that only an independent, college preparatory school can provide. CSN is accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.

The position requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in art education, or related field, with three years of teaching experience or a Master’s Degree with two years’ of classroom experience. A cover letter and teaching philosophy are requested and may be attached to the online application.

Compensation and Benefits

This position starts August 6, 2021. The appointment is a full time, instructional position that will be paid an annual salary commensurate with experience, degree attainment and other qualifications. All employees are eligible to participate in CSN’s generous 403(b) retirement program as well as Aflac and Legal Shield offerings. Full time employees are eligible for our competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, AD&D, and life insurance. Breakfast and lunch are provided free of charge on all school days. Please visit our website for more details about the benefits of a career at CSN.

Applying

Please apply using the link below, which allows for uploading of supporting documents such as cover letter, resume/cv, teaching philosophy, references, transcript, etc. Our selection committee will be reviewing only applications submitted online. Please do not mail, fax, email or drop off your application/resume. Extra supporting documents may be emailed to dpainter@communityschoolnaples.org and will forwarded to the selection committee.

https://communityschoolnaples.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx