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Along with competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package, employment at Principia includes the unique advantage of a professional workplace embedded in a family-friendly environment. Employees are welcome to attend the many concerts and talks on campus as well as student athletic events, productions, and presentations.
In addition, both campuses are close enough to St. Louis that employees and their families can easily take advantage of the city’s museums, theaters, professional sports teams, symphony and jazz venues, and more.
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If you find a job of interest that matches your qualifications, click the link for that post, and it will direct you to the online application form and a more detailed job description. When applying for each position, at the time it prompts you to attach your resume, please include a cover letter with your resume in one document. If you are interested in more than one position, you will need to submit an application for each position.
If you have any questions about our automated application system, please contact the Human Resources office directly at either 314.514.3120 or 618.374.5202.
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Please contact HR Saint Louis or HR Elsah for On-Call/Substitute Teaching applications.
Principia is currently seeking applicants for the following positions:
St. Louis, Missouri, Campus:
- Graphic Designer
- Human Resources Clerk
- IT Network/Telecom Engineer
- Middle School Assistant Houseparent New!
- On-Call Staff (Needed Especially: On-Call Security)
- School Faculty (General)
- School Faculty: Middle School Language Arts
- Seasonal Assistant Coach (any sport)
- Substitute Teachers--Pre-K through Upper School
- Upper School Principal
- Visiting and Retention Coordinator New!
Elsah, Illinois, Campus:
- Academic Technology Director New!
- Admissions Counselor
- Athletics: Graduate Assistant
- Chemistry Lab Coordinator
- College Faculty (General)
- Internship Coordinator, Academic and Career Advisor New!
- On-Call Staff
- Seasonal Assistant Coach (any sport)
- Seasonal Assistant Coach: Diving New!
St. Louis, Missouri, Campus:
| Graphic Designer |
| - Full-time, 12-month position beginning as soon as possible |
| Provides visual design support for Principia’s Marketing and Communications Department that is professional, engaging, and adheres to Principia's visual brand; handles a variety of design projects, including print, web, promotional, presentation, and signage; works closely with the Creative Director and other creative team members to develop design solutions that address client needs. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction preferred required within a reasonable period; willingness to turn readily to God for guidance; bachelor's degree in graphic design or other equivalent professional experience; 1–2 years of design experience, including a working understanding of design for both print and web; strong design portfolio required; fluency in best practices and design principles, as well as solid understanding of design layout, color theory, and typography; working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator on Mac platform. *This description includes some, but not all, of the activities and responsibilities assigned to this position. Applications currently being accepted. |
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| Human Resources Clerk |
| - Part-time, 12-month position beginning as soon as possible |
| Provides a welcoming presence, office reception, and general office support, including preparing and processing office records and correspondence and processing various HR forms; supports recruiting through application processing and file management; thrives in a supportive role; expresses joy and kindness. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction required within a reasonable period; willingness to turn readily to God for guidance; relevant work experience; proficient Microsoft Office skills including Excel and Word. *This description includes some, but not all, of the activities and responsibilities assigned to this position. Applications currently being accepted. This position is not eligible for relocation benefits. |
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| IT Network/Telecom Engineer |
| - Full-time, 12-month position beginning as soon as possible |
| Manages operations and maintenance of the voice and data network infrastructure, wireless network, telephone system, and inside/outside cable plant on both campuses, including technical support, billing, and switchboard procedures and operations; creates a respectful and productive team atmosphere; represents the face of the IT/Network Department to the Principia community. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction required within a reasonable period; willingness to turn readily to God for guidance; bachelor’s degree and/or other technical certifications not listed here; minimum three years’ experience with data networking, wireless, and/or telecommunications; Cisco Routing and Switching, Cisco Voice, and Cisco Wireless experience required; CCNA Routing and Switching, CCNA Voice, and CCNA Wireless certifications desired; ability to be 24/7 on-call and on-site support in emergencies; backup for Elsah staff. *This description includes some, but not all, of the activities and responsibilities assigned to this position. Applications currently being accepted. |
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| Middle School Assistant Houseparent |
| - Part-time, school-year position beginning August 2017 |
| Parents and provides character education for Principia Middle School students; provides the family-like ambiance of a home away from home for boarders as well as the discipline of home during part-time hours; covers the Middle School Girls’ and/or Boys’ Dorms during houseparents’ off hours. This Home Department experience offers opportunities for the houseparent to guide and support the spiritual growth of students. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction required within a reasonable period; willingness to turn readily to God for guidance; bachelor’s degree preferred. *This description includes some, but not all, of the activities and responsibilities assigned to this position. Applications currently being accepted. |
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| On-Call Staff (Needed Especially: On-Call Security) |
| - Part-time, on-call position, as needed |
| On-call support is needed in various departments across both campuses. Departments in need include Upper School Dorms, Early Learning Center, Campus Security (St. Louis and Elsah), Christian Science Nursing (Campus House and Cox Cottage), and Telecommunications. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction preferred within a reasonable period; willingness to turn readily to God for guidance. *This description includes some, but not all, of the activities, responsibilities, and minimum qualifications assigned to this position. Applications currently being accepted. This position is not eligible for relocation benefits. |
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| School Faculty (General) |
| - Full-time, School-Year position beginning July 2017 |
| We welcome applications for any Principia-offered academic programs not currently posted. Submitting a résumé and application for a general faculty post does not guarantee immediate employment. Principia is seeking to review talent in anticipation of future discipline offerings. Full-time faculty use a variety of teaching methods to teach for understanding; ensure students are effectively applying their knowledge and skills; teach classes related to a specific subject matter or grade level; and mentor students as their teacher, character educator, and advisor. Minimum qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction required within a reasonable period; willingness to turn readily to God for guidance; teaching certification preferred; bachelor's degree required (master's degree preferred); relevant teaching experience. *This description includes some, but not all, of the activities and responsibilities assigned to this position. Applications currently being accepted. |
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| School Faculty: Middle School Language Arts |
| - Full-time, school-year position beginning Fall 2017 |
| Teaches grades 6-8 language arts classes; uses a variety of teaching methods to meet students’ needs; mentors students as their teacher and character educator; shares responsibilities for House activities and Catch advisory. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction (required within a reasonable period); willingness to turn readily to God for guidance; bachelor’s degree in education or related field; teaching certification preferred (required within two years of hire date); proficiency in language arts instruction; ability to educate students in grammar, vocabulary, and reading/writing/speaking skills; ability to follow and actively engage in team conversation; ability to contribute positively as a member of a dynamic, high-functioning team; ability to work with a wide range of students, helping them to reach their full potential. *This description includes some, but not all, of the activities and responsibilities assigned to this position. Applications currently being accepted. |
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| Seasonal Assistant Coach (any sport) |
| - Part-time, seasonal position, as needed |
| Assists in management of intercollegiate program at the College or secondary program at the School; fosters students' character growth and sense of completeness; demonstrates care for each student. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction required within a reasonable period; willingness to turn readily to God for guidance; demonstrated knowledge and support of Principia's policies; bachelor's degree; School only: group coaching, teaching, and/or other instructional experience; College only: master's degree preferred and 3-5 years' progressive collegiate coaching experience preferred; will consider recent experience at high school, amateur, or professional levels. *This description includes some, but not all, of the activities and responsibilities assigned to this position. Applications currently being accepted. This position is not eligible for relocation benefits. |
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| Substitute Teachers--Pre-K through Upper School |
| - On-call, part-time opportunities; available immediately |
| Supervise students and presents lesson plans prepared by lead teacher; work individually and in small groups with students; act as classroom teacher if lead teacher is away; in Preschool and Lower School, substitutes normally take the role of teaching assistant. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction preferred; bachelor's degree (education degree or certification preferred); classroom experience; ability to work well with children and adults; willingness to turn readily to God for guidance. This description includes some, but not all, of the activities and responsibilities assigned to this position. Applications currently being accepted. This position is not eligible for relocation benefits. |
| For an application and job description, e-mail Human Resources - St. Louis at pers-stl@principia.edu or call 800.218.7746, ext. 3509 or 314.275.3509 from outside of the U.S. and Canada. If you know individuals who may be interested in this position, please tell them about it. |
| Upper School Principal |
| - Full-time, 12-month position beginning 2018–2019 School Year |
| Responsible for providing leadership and management expertise in support of Principia Upper School whole man educational offerings. The role ensures the smooth operations of the Upper School to ensure teaching and learning can occur effectively and holds students and faculty accountable for standards of excellence. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of success as an administrator at the secondary level; provides instructional leadership and is responsible for effective program development; communicates with parents regarding academic and co-curricular programs; identifies opportunities for academic development and character education; understands student learning needs. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction required within a reasonable period; willingness to turn readily to God for guidance; master’s degree or higher; required academic administrative experience and teaching experience, ideally within a private school environment; experience in innovative leadership and the ability to bring out the best in others through coaching and mission-driven objectives. *This description includes some, but not all, of the activities and responsibilities assigned to this position. Applications currently being accepted. |
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| Visiting and Retention Coordinator |
| - Full-time, 12-month position beginning as soon as possible |
| Supports retention and new family engagement, activities, and initiatives; plans events and cultivates relationships with new, prospective, and current local families; plans and implements Middle School Visiting Weekends and independent campus visits at all School levels; supports Upper School Visiting Weekends. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction required within a reasonable period; willingness to turn readily to God for guidance; ability to support Principia’s mission and policies, promote a positive image of the institution, and model character traits that Principia students are expected to embody; experience in event planning preferred; strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Banner admissions system; willingness to work late and weekend hours during Visiting Weekends and special events. *This description includes some, but not all, of the activities and responsibilities assigned to this position. Applications currently being accepted. |
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Elsah, Illinois, Campus:
| Academic Technology Director |
| - Full-time, 12-month position beginning as soon as possible |
| This position actively supports faculty, academic staff, and student use of educational technology; seeks out the best emerging academic technologies; maintains a close relationship with IT to assure all classroom technology is fully supportable and supported; and may teach up to four semester hours a year. The position is expected to emphasize emerging technologies and how they can best be used for academic purposes, while maintaining existing technology as appropriate. This position also manages the Academic Technology budgets under the direction of the Assistant Dean of Academics. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction required within a reasonable period; willingness to turn readily to God for guidance; bachelor’s degree; master’s degree in educational technology or instructional design preferred; proven classroom experience and love of teaching preferred; zeal for the potential academic benefits of information technology; strong understanding of current operating systems, hardware, and academic software applications; agility in moving across multiple technical, political, and social platforms; ability to quickly learn and share information about new technologies. *This description includes some, but not all, of the activities and responsibilities assigned to this position. Applications currently being accepted. |
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| Admissions Counselor |
| - Full-time, twelve-month position, beginning as soon as possible |
| Summary: This position is responsible for effectively managing one or more geographic territories; to identify, recruit, and solicit application from academically qualified students in accordance with the mission of Principia; keeps frequent contact with students, parents and utilizes network of alumni and other Christian Science organizations for recruiting purposes. Minimum Qualifications: •Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership •Christian Science class instruction required within a reasonable period •Willingness to turn readily to God for guidance •B.A. or B.S. degree •2-3 years relevant work experience, preferred •Working knowledge of computers, word processing, data entry, and spreadsheet skills •Proficiency in a foreign language is a plus Applications currently being accepted. |
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| Athletics: Graduate Assistant |
| - Part-time, two-year position/program beginning each fall semester |
| Teaches physical education activity classes; coordinates with the lead teacher to plan and implement physical education class programs; working with the lead teacher, assigns grades at the middle and end of the semester; assists with all aspects of at least one collegiate athletic program; works on sports information, athletic facility management, sports conditioning training, and administrative special projects; enrolls in a graduate program no later than August of each academic year. Special Requirements: Willingness to work nights and weekends; ability and desire to obtain a graduate degree in a sports-related field. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction required within a reasonable period; willingness to turn readily to God for guidance; bachelor’s degree; 3.0 GPA in major course work; proven ability in at least one area of collegiate athletics. *This description includes some, but not all, of the activities and responsibilities assigned to this position. Applications currently being accepted. This position is not eligible for relocation benefits. |
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| Chemistry Lab Coordinator |
| - Part-time (30 hours/week), 33-week position beginning August 2017 |
| Responsible for overall laboratory setup, including chemical preparation and disposal; coordination of student workers; maintenance of Chemistry Department website and budget; assisting with class preparation. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction required within a reasonable period; willingness to turn readily to God for guidance; BA or BS in a science field; coursework in chemistry preferred. *This description includes some, but not all, of the activities and responsibilities assigned to this position. Applications currently being accepted. |
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| College Faculty (General) |
| - Full-time, 9-mos. position beginning July 2018 |
| We welcome applications for any Principia-offered academic programs not currently posted, such as Mathematics, Computer Science, Business Administration, History, etc. Submitting a resume and application for a general faculty post does not guarantee immediate employment. Principia is seeking to review talent in anticipation of future discipline offerings. Full-time faculty teach 18-21 SH per year; advises students; supports other activities of the department and overall academic program. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction required within a reasonable period; willingness to turn readily to God for guidance; Terminal degree; Demonstrated successful experience working with and motivating learners from diverse backgrounds, and diverse learning abilities in a classroom setting. Applications currently being accepted. |
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| Internship Coordinator, Academic and Career Advisor |
| - Full-time, 12-month position, beginning as soon as possible |
| Plans, manages, promotes, counsels, and teaches internship-related curricula for students, faculty, staff, and alumni; teaches classes on internship research, preparation, social media, and other career-related topics; advises new students about Principia’s academic requirements and future career ideas; develops an understanding of preparing and planning intentionally for academic and career success; keeps current with industry standards on internships in higher education programs (as well as current cohort internship programs), has a current understanding of legal issues, employer concerns, and best practices regarding undergraduate internships. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction required within a reasonable period; willingness to turn readily to God for guidance; bachelor’s degree; three years of professional experience in applicable field (career development, counseling, education, event planning /promotion, marketing, etc.); competence with software including MS Office and database applications. *This description includes some, but not all, of the activities and responsibilities assigned to this position. Applications currently being accepted. |
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| On-Call Staff |
| - Part-time, on-call positions, as needed |
| On-call support is needed in various departments across both campuses. Departments in need include Early Learning Center, Campus Security (St. Louis and Elsah), Christian Science Nursing (Campus House and Cox Cottage), Telecommunications. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction preferred within a reasonable period; willingness to turn readily to God for guidance. *This description includes some, but not all, of the activities, responsibilities and minimum qualifications assigned to this position. Applications currently being accepted. |
| Click here for an application and job description. |
| Seasonal Assistant Coach (any sport) |
| - Part-time, seasonal position based on need |
| Assists in management of intercollegiate program at the College or secondary program at the School; fosters students’ character growth and sense of completeness; demonstrates care for each student. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction required within a reasonable period; willingness to turn readily to God for guidance; demonstrated knowledge and support of Principia's policies; bachelor’s degree; School only: group coaching, teaching, and/or other instructional experience; College only: master's degree preferred and 3-5 years' progressive collegiate coaching experience preferred; will consider recent experience at high school, amateur, or professional levels. *This description includes some, but not all, of the activities and responsibilities assigned to this position. Applications currently being accepted. |
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| Seasonal Assistant Coach: Diving |
| - Part-Time, Seasonal Position, beginning August, 2017 |
| Assists in management of intercollegiate program, as determined by head coach/Director of Athletics and with demonstrated knowledge and support of Principia policies; meets with Head Coach daily in season to assist in overall direction of program; assists in developing training programs in season and in off season, if schedule permits; assists in daily teaching, coaching, and counseling of athletes; assists in specific aspects of program as assigned by head coach; coordinates and assists in setup, takedown, and operation of home and away games; assists in organizing team travel; assists in coordinating sports information sharing (e.g. calling media); assists in recruitment program. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction required within a reasonable period; willingness to turn readily to God for guidance; college coaching experience preferred; readiness to work toward professional development through attending clinics and/or conventions, participate on committees, and pursue an advanced degree. *This description includes some, but not all, of the activities and responsibilities assigned to this position. Applications will be accepted through August 28, 2017. |
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