Preparatory School Teacher - Arts & Afterschool Teacher

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) offers a unique program of training on the island of St. Kitts in the Caribbean. A cutting-edge curriculum, with innovative use of technologies and simulations, provides the best possible training for tomorrow’s veterinarians. Students benefit from seven semesters of integrated preclinical and clinical studies at our St Kitts campus, and one year of clinical training at our affiliate veterinary teaching hospitals in the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia.

Our ongoing research focuses on key issues strategically relevant to One Health in tropical and developing countries and includes zoonotic diseases, food safety and security, environmental health, and conservation medicine. We prioritize recruitment of talented faculty and are now seeking a key new member of our team to join us as we develop new programs to best prepare our graduates to face the global opportunities and challenges of veterinary medicine in the 21st century.

What Success Skills are Important in this Role: Will I be successful?

• Creative - Our Academic Program is focused on enabling our students to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, self-directed learners, and effective communicators.
• Community Focused – At Ross Prep, learning occurs in and out of the classroom. Our students participate in an enriching curriculum, community service projects, exploration, and more.
• Compassionate - We are true participants in a global society and our students learn to understand and celebrate cultures and differences.

What type of work will you be doing? What assignments and requirements will I perform on a regular basis?

Expect a Variety of The Following

• Provide a challenging, student-focused, curriculum based on the U.S. Common Core, which incorporates multi-modal learning within a collaborative school climate that welcomes, and supports teachers, students, and parents.
• Commitment to student success and continuous learning through formative and summative assessment and curricular modification to ensure the success of the students that are measurable.
• Contribute to a professional learning community that is dynamic, relevant, creative, and positive.
• Sensitivity to children with diverse ages and backgrounds.
• Knowledge of teaching and learning strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Willingness to share talents with a sense of humor, and a hopeful, caring, and open attitude.

What is the structure and culture of the team like?

We are a small school with a diverse and proactive team focused on collaboration and providing an environment of care and respect.   You will join a team of 14 other teachers under the guidance of our principal, Michelle Phillips.

You are qualified if you have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education or a related field, Masters preferred
• A valid US teacher’s certificate with demonstrated skills

Make a difference and embrace change… We Are Ross Prep!

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. At Adtalem, we welcome everyone and have a strong commitment towards diversity and inclusion. We encourage our Colleagues to be their true authentic selves and support laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.