About

Employment

We appreciate your interest in Woodside Priory School. We are an independent Benedictine, Catholic, college preparatory school for grades 6-12, committed to the highest standards of education and to the development of each student's intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual potential. We believe that our Benedictine values of spirituality, hospitality, integrity, individuality and community are made real in a school in which every student is known and loved.

We take pride in attracting highly qualified competent people who share our vision of education. In addition, we seek people who want to share our Benedictine values and our strong sense of community.

The Woodside Priory School is an equal opportunity employer. The Priory prohibits discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including race, color, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy and breastfeeding), religion (including all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality), marital status, national origin, citizenship, service in the military or veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, or genetic characteristics or information.

Possibly Faculty Positions

Woodside Priory School is always accepting resumes for possible faculty positions. For current openings, please see below. If you feel that your values align well with Woodside Priory School, we invite you to submit your resume to cparmentier@prioryca.org.

Woodside Priory’s Commitment to Diversity Integrity

Priory actively seeks to advance the equity and diversity of our community through professional development, admissions, hiring and retention. We believe that diversity does not inherently lead to inclusion, but must be built through structures which uphold the social contract of those whom we admit or hire. Integrity to this social contract means a commitment to mutuality in relationships, equitable power distribution, and care for the dignity of each person. Through vigilance of our own culture and practices, regular examination of our systemic biases, and growth in our cultural proficiency, Priory strives for an educational and working experience where all can be seen, known, and loved.

Administration-Staff Job Openings

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Wellness Counselor
Responsibilities with Students:
- Provide human-centered, culturally-responsive, non-judgmental, individual and small-group counseling to middle and upper school students, including a small population of boarding students
- Cultivate healthy relationships and explore personal growth topics such as purpose, strengths, and values
- Create and deliver programming that addresses student well-being needs and concerns
- Use professional discretion to assess when it is appropriate to refer out for a higher level of care (ongoing psychotherapy, psychiatric evaluation, etc.)
- Uphold the department’s policy of conﬁdentiality, and clearly and appropriately communicate the limitations of conﬁdentiality to students
- Support mission-based programming through advisory, campus ministry retreats, and campus-wide committees
Responsibilities with Faculty and Staff:
- Implement programs and deliver presentations for the school community regarding mental health and wellness, adolescent development, parent/guardian support, and relevant topics
- Assist in the management of individual and schoolwide crises in a manner aligned with best practices and community standards of care
- Effectively communicate, collaborate, and consult with faculty, staff, and administration regarding student well-being
- Observe student behavior in classroom environments with the goal of reducing barriers to learning
- Collaborate closely with members of the student support team (Director of Learning Support; Wellness Counseling; Director of DEI; Benedictine Scholars Coordinator; College Counseling; Dean of Students; Dean of Residential Life; Head of Middle School and Head of Upper School) and other departments
- Attend Middle School and Upper School Student of Concern meetings with other members of the student support team; weekly department meetings; and other mandatory school wide events
Responsibilities with Caregivers:
- Serve as a resource to families on mental health and wellness in the context of individual, targeted family support and broader, community-wide containers (parent coffees and salons, Common Ground Speaker Series debriefs, etc.)
- Provide appropriate psychoeducation in support of student
  well-being and referrals for more robust, outside support, when appropriate
- Regularly update and deliver external-facing department information
Qualifications:
- Earned Master’s Degree in a counseling related ﬁeld
- Current Pupil Personnel Services credential (or non-California equivalent) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT will be considered) with counseling experience in a school setting
- Preferred: Experience with purpose learning, belonging curriculum, or SEL curriculum development
General Information:
- Full-time Salary Range: $95,000 to $110,000
- This position is classiﬁed as a Full-Time Exempt position; employees in exempt positions are expected to work as many hours as their job responsibilities require, which could include evenings and weekends This position is eligible for Woodside Priory’s generous beneﬁts package including but not limited to:
  Excellent health beneﬁts and retirement contributions
  Opportunities for housing support
  Substantial funds for professional development
  On-campus dining provided
  Comprehensive new hire welcome and orientation
  This position is expected to begin on or around August 12
To Apply:
- Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to asatanapong@prioryca.org with the subject: Wellness Counselor Position
For more details on this position, please click here.
The Woodside Priory School is an equal opportunity employer. The Priory prohibits discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including race, color, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy and breastfeeding), religion (including all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality), marital status, national origin, citizenship, service in the military or veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, or genetic characteristics or information.

Academic Job Openings

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Robotics Mentor (Part-Time)
Responsibilities:
- Serve alongside other mentors for Priory Robotics
- Model appropriate, professional team-oriented behavior
- Support the current student leadership and other mentors
- Monitor the lab to ensure student safety and emotional well-being
- Train students and mentors on relevant skills needed
- Supervise the design and manufacture of the robot
- Ensure healthy student-to-student interaction
- Fulfill other duties as assigned by Lead Mentor
- Attend meetings & competitions
Qualifications:
- Experience on a FIRST (FRC) Robotics team
- Coding in Java
- Fabrication skills, including (but not limited to): machining, CNC routing, 3D printing, soldering, electronics, laser cutting, welding, carpentry
- CAD experience, including (but not limited to): SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or Onshape
- Entrepreneurship, including (but not limited to): marketing, outreach, graphics design, social media presence
- Project Management
To Apply
- Please send your resume and cover letter to Chase Smith, csmith@prioryca.org.
For more details on this position, please click here.
The Woodside Priory School is an equal opportunity employer. The Priory prohibits discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including race, color, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy and breastfeeding), religion (including all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality), marital status, national origin, citizenship, service in the military or veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, or genetic characteristics or information.

Priory Teacher Job Description

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Hiring Process

If you believe you are qualified for an open position, please email a cover letter and resume to the appropriate contact person. Qualified candidates will be contacted for a preliminary interview. Finalists are invited for a full-day interview.

A typical full-day interview for a teaching candidate consists of an interview with the corresponding department, a demo lesson, and closes with interviews with the administration team.
Professional Development
School-wide professional development runs throughout the school year with the goal of supporting and guiding teachers to innovate, evaluate, and reflect on teaching practices. From studying Benedictine identity to implementing Learning Competencies into the classroom experience, Priory's in-house PD has encouraged teachers to approach their craft with a growth mindset, which strongly connects with the school's
mission and 21st century learning competency goals.

Beyond in-house professional development, Priory also supports faculty in developing their professional practice in general as well as specific discipline interest areas that align with the school’s mission and goals.

Priory encourages all faculty to pursue PD opportunities in areas of Benedictine education, leadership, innovation, diversity, curriculum development and educational technology. Some
examples include:
- Annual NAIS conference
- Annual POCIS/ White Privilege Conference
- Annual BLSS summer PD at Saint Anselm College
- Benedictine Education Conferences, both national and international
- CATDC workshops