Assistant to the Director of Upper School
Burke's, United States
Job Description
Burke’s seeks a full-time, on-campus professional to assist the Director of Upper School (grades 5-8). The role involves assisting with and coordinating the varied logistical needs of the Upper School throughout the school year as well as supporting the work of the office of the Division Director. This role works well for someone who enjoys interacting with students, faculty, parents/guardians, and administration in a mission-driven institution committed to a sense of community as well as being a creative and flexible problem-solver and excellent communicator.
Job Responsibilities include:
- Assistant to Director of Upper School:
- Manage student attendance
- Arrange for substitute coverage
- Order supplies for teachers and classrooms
- Create the Blue Sheet (week-at-a-glance)
- Coordinate Student-led Conferences
- Assist in preparations for Upper School events such as Back-to-School Night
- Support additional logistical needs of the Upper School and the work of the office of the Division Director
- Communication:
- Effective communication with colleagues in support of a collegial and collaborative professional community aligned in a common goal
- Timely, supportive, and developmentally appropriate communication with students, parents, and caregivers to foster a strong partnership with families aligned with school policies
- Collaboration:
- Collaborate effectively with Division Director and Faculty/Staff in support of school initiatives and the daily work of the school
- Supervisory duties as needed
Requirements
Below are the personal and professional qualities that we believe are important for the success of the person in this role. Unless specifically noted as a prerequisite for the role, these qualifications and skills are preferred. We know many candidates bring a full complement of experience, skills, and ideas, even if they don’t check every box of a job description. If you meet many of our criteria, please don’t hesitate to apply. Every application gets serious consideration, including those with skill sets that we may not have included here. We welcome all applicants who will bring a unique perspective and personal characteristics to our amazing team.
- Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent
- Excellent verbal, written and electronic communication skills
- Experience working in education
- Demonstrated confidence in:
- leveraging technology to support workflow
- cultural competency
- Commitment to:
- an equitable and anti-racist learning community
- modeling lifelong learning and professional growth by engaging with professional development opportunities
- working on campus
- Understanding of, and appreciation for, the social-emotional development of adolescent girls
- Detail and solutions-oriented
- Flexible
- Creative
- Collaborative
- Possessing a growth mindset and openness to feedback
Burke’s does not sponsor employment visas. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.
Benefits
Compensation: This is an hourly position $29-$37 per hour depending on experience.. Comprehensive benefits are provided, including retirement plan. More information about the school can be found on the website at www.burkes.org.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Burke’s is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. School policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.