Careers at OC

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Steve Graner, Physics Teacher

“I love working at OC because it gives me the opportunity to share and teach my favorite subject to an amazing student body. I have always said that I will retire and move on from teaching when I stop having fun in the classroom...10 years later, it's still fun!”

Ms. Jane Jeffries, English Teacher

“I love working at Oakland Catholic because I believe in the power of young women to change the world for good. Our students come from many different places and perspectives, and in the time that they spend here together, they can learn how to collaborate and communicate effectively with one another - and then take those skills into a world that needs them.”

Heather Day, Latin Teacher

"The best thing about OC is the people! We have such an incredibly knowledgeable, creative and supportive faculty who go above and beyond for our OC community, and students that fill the classrooms with enthusiasm, curiosity and kindness."

Oakland Catholic High School seeks dedicated professionals who want to provide students with an exemplary, college-preparatory education and is grounded in his/her Faith. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to all-girls education with an understanding of the school's mission to integrate a strong academic experience with faith and a sense of individual responsibility to contribute to the school both in and out of the classroom and for the greater good. Excellent and clear communication and presentation skills are required.

Open Positions at Oakland Catholic

Faculty

Spanish Teacher

Part-time position

Responsibilities/Requirements:

Create dynamic lesson plans, activities and content to help students achieve oral and written proficiency.
Assigning valuable coursework and grading assignments in a timely manner
Preparing students for both oral and written assessments.
Teaching Spanish culture
Collaborating with the Department Chair and other colleagues to create a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students to take higher level Spanish courses

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates for a faculty position should send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Principal Nicole Powell at npowell@oaklandcatholic.org.

Staff

Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal Position Overview:

The Assistant Principal fulfills the mission of Oakland Catholic High School by working with the principal in the management of the daily operations of the school. This includes management of school facilities, collaboration with and oversight of faculty, staff, and students, a focused concentration on student life, discipline, extracurricular programs, lunch and transportation procedures, handbook and other policy enforcement. Other duties include building upkeep and maintenance, assistance with faculty in areas of in-service, professional development, faculty observations, and long-term academic planning such as Middle States and Strategic Plan implementation. Working with the School Counseling Office and the Director of Academic Technology, the Assistant Principal also coordinates the master scheduling process. In situations where the Principal cannot be present, it is expected that the Assistant Principal serve in her place. This position reports to and is evaluated by the Principal. A background in education, experience working within a school setting, professionalism, strong communication skills, flexibility, leadership, a personable demeanor, and a high level of organization are all requisites for the job. The Assistant Principal will meet weekly with both the Principal and the President as a part of a collaborative leadership team.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a field that is related to the responsibilities of the job, preferably with a degree in education and/or school psychology, and at the least, in pursuit of a Master’s degree. Administrative certification in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania strongly preferred.
Educational background or experience either in a school setting or other educational capacity; some sort of teaching certification and/or experience at the high school level is preferred, but not required.
Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum, instructional strategies in the classroom, effective ways to engage with and monitor adolescents, and best practices grounded in research on discipline and behavioral modification approaches.
Demonstrated ability to work independently in a creative and innovative fashion.
Knowledge of current trends and issues in secondary education, Catholic education, and relevant subject disciplines.
Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with colleagues, students, and parents.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions; and effectively present information to school leadership. This includes an ability to adapt the approach, language, and style of a variety of communications and messages to different audiences.
A facility with technology, multiple computer applications, and SIS (Student Information System) and CMS (Content Management System) programs. A willingness to be trained and ability to adapt quickly to new systems and applications is necessary.
Current clearances to work within a Catholic school in the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
A commitment to Catholic education and a clear understanding of the expectations and mission of Oakland Catholic High School as the only all-girls college-preparatory high school in the greater Pittsburgh region.

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Day Porter

We are seeking an energetic and reliable day porter to perform day-to-day cleaning at Oakland Catholic High School, all-girls Catholic high school in Pittsburgh, PA. Overall duties will include cleaning and restocking bathrooms; maintaining hallways, classrooms, and outside grounds; assisting with minor maintenance tasks and event set-up; and responding to all cleaning emergencies.

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-2:00pm.

Minimum Qualifications: The successful candidate will be highly organized, dedicated, and able to handle a variety of duties simultaneously. You will work with the maintenance supervisor to create an effective cleaning schedule, which will include your day-to-day routines and work timetable.

Responsibilities/Requirements:

High school diploma or relevant qualification required.
6 – 12 months porter/cleaning experience.
Must be reliable and professional.
Prepared to execute all duties and responsibilities in a safe and timely manner.

Interested applicants should submit a resume detailing past experience, and three professional references to klazzara@oaklandcatholic.org.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates for the above position should send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Principal Nicole Powell at npowell@oaklandcatholic.org.

Coach

Oakland Catholic is seeking qualified applicants to assist our current coaching staff in directing, training, and motivating our student-athletes seasonally in the sports below. Interested applicants should possess previous coaching experience.

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Crew Assistant Coach

Spring season

Crew Head Coach

Spring season

Fencing Assistant Coach

Winter season

Fencing Head Coach

Winter season

Field Hockey Assistant Coach

Fall season

Lacrosse Head Coach

Spring season

How to Apply

Interested and qualified coaching candidates should send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Athletic Director Dr. Karen Hall at khall@oaklandcatholic.org.

Mission Statement
Oakland Catholic High School is a Christ-centered, college preparatory school for young women of diverse backgrounds. The Oakland Catholic community is committed to an environment that promotes spiritual formation, excellence in education, a wide range of activities and athletics, and service to others. Formed under the patronage of St. Joan of Arc, Oakland Catholic is dedicated to teaching young women to lead lives of faith, courage and commitment as they lay the foundation for their future as responsible and respected global leaders.