The Antilles School is an independent, co-educational day school that provides educational services for students from Toddlers to Grade 12. The school was founded in 1950. Antilles is accredited by Middle States. The school has over 500 students. The average class size is 16 with a student teacher ratio of 9:1.
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The school mission is to foster excellence, diversity and community. I love short mission statements.
Facilities
Antilles has a 27-acre campus in Frenchman’s Bay on the island of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Facilities include an athletic complex, a visual arts venue, a two-story library, air-conditioned classrooms, an Early Learning Center, play areas, computer labs and science labs.
Curriculum
Antilles uses a college preparatory curriculum that starts from the time students are enrolled in the Lower School. The school believes in hands-on, individualized, balanced education that incorporates academics, athletics, service and the arts. A number of Advanced Placement courses are offered for High School students.
Extracurricular Activities
After school activities are offered for students of all grades. Among the activities are MATHCOUNTS, student council, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, arts and crafts, community service, drama and intramural and competitive sports.
Technology
The school has high-speed internet connections. All classrooms have computers with access to the internet
Professional Development
The school supports teachers in ongoing professional development activities.
Employment
Antilles wants teachers that are experienced, committed to excellence, use technology in their teaching, have a passion for learning, want to live in a multicultural environment and are looking for a school that provides professional development for the faculty. Teachers need to have a Bachelor’s degree and classroom experience. Openings are listed online. Teachers who are interested in working here can send a cover letter and resume to the Head of School at employment@antilles.vi. No mention is made of salaries and benefits.
About St. Thomas
St. Thomas is one of the islands that make up the U.S. Virgin Islands. It has a population of just over 50,000. The island is a popular tourist destination with all the good and bad that go with living on a tourist island.
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