Career Opportunities

English Teacher
Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School seeks a full-time English teacher for the 2013-2014 school year. Duties will include the preparation and instruction of two sections of American Literature, and two British Literature courses. A master’s degree in English and teacher certification are preferred. Three to five years of high school teaching experience is required. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to student-teacher relationships, have a strong expository background, and must be willing to work in a one-on-one composition program. Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience. Candidates should send a cover letter and resume by e-mail* to Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School, Human Resource Manager, 801 S. Spoede Road, St. Louis, MO 63131 or hr@vdoh.org.

*Please use ENGLISH as the subject line of your e-mail when submitting your application materials.

Middle School Science Teacher
Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School seeks a middle school science teacher for the 2013-2014 school year. Duties will include preparation and instruction of three sections of earth science (7th grade) and two sections of physical (8th grade). Applicant must possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in physical science or chemistry and three to five years of teaching experience. Certification is preferred, but prior teaching experience may be considered. Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience. Candidates should send a cover letter and resume by e-mail* to Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School, Human Resource Manager, 801 S. Spoede Road, St. Louis, MO 63131 or hr@vdoh.org.

*Please use SCIENCE as the subject line of your e-mail when submitting your application materials.

Full-Time Mathematics Teacher
Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School is seeking candidates for a position in the mathematics department. Applicants must demonstrate an ability to teach middle- and high-school mathematics courses from Pre-algebra to AP Calculus and AP Statistics. Candidates must be able to teach using an investigative approach in conjunction with dynamic geometry and statistics software. A minimum of 3 years of classroom experience, and Missouri state teaching certification are required, and a Master’s degree is preferred. Salary and benefit package is competitive and commensurate with education and experience. Please submit a cover letter and resume to Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School, Human Resource Manager, 801 S. Spoede Road, St. Louis, MO 63131 or hr@vdoh.org.

Primary & Pre-Primary Positions
Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School seeks professionals at the primary and pre-primary levels for the 2013-2014 school year. The Oak Hill program includes grades JK3-6 and is dedicated to educating the whole child and preparing our students for lives of faith in God, integrity, leadership and service to others. A Bachelor’s degree and early childhood teaching certification are required. Prior experience in an independent school setting and a Master’s Degree are preferred. Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience. Please submit a cover letter and resume to Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School, Human Resource Manager, 801 S. Spoede Road, St. Louis, MO 63131 or hr@vdoh.org.

Day Care/Nursery Teacher Assistant
Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School seeks a teacher assistant for our Employee Daycare Center (EDC). The program serves children from infancy to 3 years. This position assists in implementing the program for the EDC in accordance with child development best practices performance standards, state licensing regulations and Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School policies and procedures. The Teacher Assistant will work to foster a positive and caring environment, ensuring the health, welfare and safety of all children. Candidates must have a minimum of two years experience as a child care provider, preferably with a focus in infant care. A Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or equivalent work experience is preferred. The successful candidate must have the ability to recognize and effectively respond to the various physical, intellectual and emotional needs of infants and toddlers and a demonstrated passion for the care and education of children. Candidates must also meet the physical requirements of lifting and carrying infants, toddlers and equipment. Compensation is commensurate with experience with a competitive benefit package. Please submit a cover letter and resume to Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School, Human Resource Manager, 801 S. Spoede Road, St. Louis, MO 63131 or hr@vdoh.org.

Full-Time Social Studies Teacher
Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School seeks a high school social studies teacher for the 2013-2014 school year. Duties will include the preparation and instruction of World Civilizations Level 1, Pre-history to 1700 (ninth grade) and Level 2, 1700 to present (tenth grade). The successful candidate must demonstrate a willingness to collaborate with other department members in developing the World Civilization curriculum. A preferred emphasis of study in World History, a Master’s degree, and prior teaching experience in an independent school setting is preferred. Compensation and benefit packages are competitive; salary is commensurate with education and experience. Please submit a cover letter and resume to Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School, Human Resource Manager, 801 S. Spoede Road, St. Louis, MO 63131 or hr@vdoh.org.

Seasonal Coaching Positions

The Villa Duchesne Athletic Department announces openings for the following seasonal coaching positions:

Varsity Head Basketball Coach
Villa Duchesne seeks a Varsity Head Basketball Coach for the 2013-2014 school year. Candidates should send a cover letter and resume by e-mail or regular mail to: Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School, Attn. Dory Smith, Athletic Director, 801 S. Spoede Road, St. Louis, MO 63131 or dsmith@vdoh.org.