Working at CMS
Thank you for your interest in the Carol Morgan School. We are always looking for outstanding, innovative, and creative educators and support staff who believe in our school’s approaches, beliefs, and values.
CMS is a well-established school with more than 90 years of rich history. We have evolved over the years into a dynamic, forward-thinking, collaborative professional opportunity where staff members are valued and respected for their engagement and contributions to our community.
Our school has the great fortune of being located in the Caribbean, a tropical climate, where the culture is rich, the quality of life is high, and the travel opportunities to gorgeous locations are plentiful. Our location provides a wonderful balance to professional life, with a warm culture that regularly engages in laughter and dance, and enjoys company with those in our community, alongside amazing food.
CMS values the dynamic and realistic approach to learning as reflected in our CMS Beliefs (Mission, Vision, Philosophy, and Profile of a Graduate). Our 160+ educators represent a caring and dedicated team of professionals who value collaboration in creating outstanding learning experiences for our students, grounded in these foundational statements. To support this approach, our educators participate in meaningful professional learning experiences that empower them to meet the diverse and individual needs of our students. We value the dignity and worth of all students who represent 35 countries, with the Dominican Republic, United States, Spain, Brazil, and Venezuela representing the most students in our school.
CMS is an educational organization focused on continuous improvement, seeking to incorporate creative and innovative learning opportunities for our students through Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) accreditation. Our success in reaching our goals of continuous improvement is supported by our:
Vision of Founded in Integrity, Focused on Learning
Commitment to investing in our educators through continuous professional development
Recruitment of educators aligned with our beliefs
Engagement of staff in leadership opportunities
Alignment of our adopted standards to taught and assessed curriculum
Alignment between school-wide annual goals and student learning goals
Welcoming learning environment from our staff
Partnership with our parents in support of student learning
Valuing the worth and dignity of all in our community
Opportunities to be immersed in the Spanish language and the Dominican culture
We encourage you to spend some time exploring our school through our website to learn more about what is important for us as a learning community and to experience some of what our staff and students are engaged in.
Employment
For LH staff, the local law applies in relation to terms and benefits of employment. For FH staff, contracts are required for employment in the Dominican Republic and are initially one year with the option to renew annually. CMS also has Board policy and a Staff Manual that provide further details in terms of employment.
Foreign Hire Educator Benefits
• Matching retirement plan through Global Advisory Group based on years of employment
Local Hire Educator Benefits
Local health insurance stipulated by Dominican labor law
Local private health and dental insurance