Employment Opportunities

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• Lower School Teacher

  Allendale Columbia School (AC) seeks a collaborative and creative teacher to be part of AC’s Lower School team. The person who is hired for this position will co-teach and work collaboratively with other teachers, specialists, and the Head of Lower School to provide a strong inquiry-based and student-centered program. The ability to assess and address individual needs in foundational skills and facilitate project-based learning are qualities that the successful candidate will possess. This full-time appointment will begin immediately.

   

  Major Areas of Responsibility:

  • Teaching a Lower School class using a co-teaching model
  • Working in collaboration with the Head of Lower School, other teachers, specialists, and staff members to ensure curriculum alignment and appropriate implementation of student-centered learning
  • Effectively communicating with parents, AC leadership, faculty, and staff about student needs and progress
  • Reporting on student progress through conferences and written reports
    Other responsibilities include: participation in lunch with students, assisting with dismissal, and attending faculty meetings

  Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred)
  • Minimum of two years of experience teaching elementary school-level students
  • Must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with parents and the greater community
  • Must have a passion for inquiry-based, student-centered programs and project-based learning
  • Demonstrate proficiency using digital and online platforms
  • Be a team player willing to try innovative and creative ways to bring excitement to learning and the classroom

  Salary Range:
  The salary range for this role is $35,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year.
  
  

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• Director of Little School

  Allendale Columbia (AC) is a thriving, diverse community of learners who engage locally and internationally to create opportunities to design, imagine, learn, and make a positive impact. Serving over 350 students in Little School (18 mo-36 mo) through Grade 12, AC seeks a creative, collaborative, energetic, and hard-working individual to be the next Director of the Little School. Allendale Columbia’s Little School is a unique environment that provides children with an early childhood education guided by the Reggio-Emilia approach to education. Our Reggio-Emilia approach believes that a child's development occurs through their interest, investigation, exploration, and experimentation of the world around them. The Director would oversee approximately 30 students and 7 faculty. We employ a combination of curriculum and guided projects allowing children to follow their natural curiosity while being introduced to new topics and ideas. This is a 12-month administrative position that reports directly to the Head of Lower School. 

   

  Major Areas of Responsibility

   

  • Oversees hiring, training, scheduling, and overall day-to-day operations of the Little School 
  • Serving as an active teacher in the Little School room each day
  • Assists the Director of Admissions in the admission process for the testing, interviewing, and evaluating of applicants for enrollment
  • Oversees the academic, social, and emotional well-being of early childhood students 
  • Adheres to the record-keeping required by state licensing through the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) of New York
  • Operates childcare software HiMama and utilizes it to the fullest potential, encouraging faculty to do the same
  • Coordinates activities/working relationship between parents and the staff and faculty
  • Leads staff meetings and participates in outside meetings, professional development, etc.
  • Maintains a professional relationship with staff and faculty while still being approachable, warm and friendly

   

  Qualifications / Requirements
  
  

  • Bachelor’s degree, including or in addition to 12 credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field; one year of full-time teaching experience in a child care center, family or group family day care home or other early childhood program; and one year of experience supervising staff in a child care program or a related field of work
  • Proven record of recruiting, retaining and motivating a teaching staff to go beyond the basics of their teaching experience
  • Extensive study of Reggio-inspired practices and exposure to many different Reggio-inspired schools through visitations, educator exchanges, professional development, etc.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented individual
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and depth of experience teaching and leading a range of early childhood and elementary school grades and supervising and supporting faculty
  • Technologically savvy with an understanding of Google Suite
  • Communicate proactively, efficiently and effectively with parents, faculty and colleagues
  • Visionary personality and perspective needed to carry the school forward. Strong, independent self-motivated individual who is confident in running an early childhood education program and has a clear vision and direction
  • Previous experience as a Director is preferred

   

  Salary Range: $60,00.00 to $65,000.00 per year.

   

  How to Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@alledalecolumbia.org with the subject line “Director of Little School” Please do not send a fax or a paper copy.

   

• Little School Teaching Assistant (Full-Time)

  Allendale Columbia’s Little School is a unique environment that provides children an early childhood education guided by the Reggio-Emilia Approach. We are seeking a creative, collaborative, energetic, and hard-working individual to be an assistant teacher in our Toddler (18 months through 3 years old) classroom for a full-time position. Our Reggio-Emilia approach believes that a child's development occurs through their interest, investigation, exploration, and experimentation of the world around them. We employ a combination of curriculum and guided projects allowing children to follow their natural curiosity while being introduced to new topics and ideas which we believe leads to a love of learning.

  
  

  Responsibilities include: 

  
  

  • Assist teachers with the implementation of learning activities and materials
  • Maintain a positive and engaging learning environment with teacher guidance
  • Greet students and families while assisting them with routine procedures such as arrival activities and breakfast monitoring, bathroom breaks, mealtimes and help at dismissal
  • Assist the teachers with administrative tasks such as attendance, documentation of the day (mealtimes, play, rest, bathroom) for families
  • Arranging center tables for activities and sitting with students to assist them with tasks
  • Encourages students to develop self-help skills and reinforce these skills as directed by the classroom teachers
  • Assist in the supervision of children during playtime while inside and outside

  
  
  

  Education and Experience:

  • Be at least 18 years of age 
  • Have a high school degree or equivalent education 
  • Have at least 1 year of experience working with children and/or a certificate in early childhood education or currently working towards the completion of one 
  • Submit to various background checks including those completed through the New York Department of Children and Family Services 
  • Be CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen certified or obtain certification upon hire 
  • Complete a Tuberculosis test and physical and provide a physician’s documentation of both 
  • Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences 
  • Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities 
  • Be available for employment between the hours of 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
  • Have dependable transportation
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination

  Salary and Benefit Information:

  The salary for this role is $16/hour.
  
  

  How to Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@alledalecolumbia.org with the subject line “Little School Teaching Assistant.” Please do not send a fax or a paper copy.

• Little School Teaching Assistant (Part-Time)

  Allendale Columbia’s Little School is a unique environment that provides children an early childhood education guided by the Reggio-Emilia Approach. We are seeking a creative, collaborative, energetic, and hard-working individual to be an assistant teacher in our Toddler (18 months through 3 years old) classroom for a full-time position. Our Reggio-Emilia approach believes that a child's development occurs through their interest, investigation, exploration, and experimentation of the world around them. We employ a combination of curriculum and guided projects allowing children to follow their natural curiosity while being introduced to new topics and ideas which we believe leads to a love of learning.

  
  

  Responsibilities include: 

  
  

  • Assist teachers with the implementation of learning activities and materials
  • Maintain a positive and engaging learning environment with teacher guidance
  • Greet students and families while assisting them with routine procedures such as arrival activities and breakfast monitoring, bathroom breaks, mealtimes and help at dismissal
  • Assist the teachers with administrative tasks such as attendance, documentation of the day (mealtimes, play, rest, bathroom) for families
  • Arranging center tables for activities and sitting with students to assist them with tasks
  • Encourages students to develop self-help skills and reinforce these skills as directed by the classroom teachers
  • Assist in the supervision of children during playtime while inside and outside

  
  
  

  Education and Experience:

  • Be at least 18 years of age 
  • Have a high school degree or equivalent education 
  • Have at least 1 year of experience working with children and/or a certificate in early childhood education or currently working towards the completion of one 
  • Submit to various background checks including those completed through the New York Department of Children and Family Services 
  • Be CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen certified or obtain certification upon hire 
  • Complete a Tuberculosis test and physical and provide a physician’s documentation of both 
  • Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences 
  • Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities 
  • Be available for employment between the hours of 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 
  • Have dependable transportation
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination

  Salary and Benefit Information:

  The salary for this role is $16/hour.
  
  

  How to Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@alledalecolumbia.org with the subject line “Little School Teaching Assistant.” Please do not send a fax or a paper copy.

• Associate Director of Marketing & Communications

  Allendale Columbia (AC), a diverse, co-educational, college prep independent school serving over 350 students ages 18 months through grade twelve, seeks a dynamic, collaborative, creative, and goal-oriented Associate Director of Marketing and Communications to work closely with AC’s Advancement Team in various communication efforts. The ideal candidate for this position will have strategic capacity and operational acumen and should be effective at collaborating and executing with teams throughout the organization. 

   

  The Associate Director of Marketing and Communications will play a vital role in the AC community during an exciting time in the school's history. They will report to the Director of Marketing and Communications, work as a member of AC’s Advancement Team, and have the opportunity to contribute to a fun, entrepreneurial learning community that values creativity, innovative advancement, and communication ideas. The position demands superior communication skills, including the ability to write effectively. The position also requires excellent strategic communication planning skills and digital platform management expertise.

   

  Key Areas of Responsibility:

   

  INTERNAL COMMUNICATION 

  • Collaborate with Division Heads and Leadership Team members to manage communication messaging to all internal constituent groups including (but not limited to) parents, faculty and staff, Board of Trustees, etc. 

  • Plan, execute, and manage day-to-day internal communications efforts, including email communications, presentations, announcements/postings, material updates and revisions, and proofreading
  • Additional duties as needed, as assigned by the Director of Marketing and Communications or school administration


   

  WEBSITE MANAGEMENT

  Website Ideation, Administration, and Maintenance:

  • Develop innovative ideas to engage a range of constituents (current families, prospective families, alumni, etc.) via our website presence using historical data, informed SEO strategies, and general best practices for responsive and informative websites
  • Work closely with AC’s website partner to update content and functionality regularly, monitor and report on-site activity, uncover and execute opportunities to improve messaging and usability, and troubleshoot and solve any website issues

  • Manage and update day-to-day information necessary on the main website as well as the intranet for parents and employees

  • Review and analyze site experience data such as Google Analytics, market research, and other relevant information to provide data-based recommendations for site structure, navigation, creative execution, and usability

   

  CONTENT MARKETING MANAGEMENT

  Content Marketing Strategy, Execution, and Monitoring:

  • Understand current trends in content marketing, blogging, and social media, and utilize channel insights to maximize post performance, engagement, and followers and help achieve admissions and development targets

  • Develop compelling content related to the life of the school, school culture and events, our AC community members, and the interests of our prospective families, and actively participate in telling the school’s story for the purposes of achieving admissions and development targets

  • Provide strategy and posting calendar for blogs and social media channels, increasing followers and engagement

  • Research and develop written, photographic, and video content for posts

  • Work with designers and media partners to optimize advertising campaigns on social media sites as needed


   

  SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3-5 years working in marketing and communications  

  • Experience working within a team to develop targeted messaging and compelling content to be used across multiple channels and for various audiences

  • Excellent writing and verbal communication skills

  • Proofreading and editing skills required

  • Demonstrated strength in working with teams, handling multiple projects simultaneously, and meeting deadlines

  • High comfort level with using new technology, and experience working in a website CMS and email systems

  • Excellent customer service skills required

  • Photo, video, and media editing proficiency preferred

  • Graphic Design experience preferred

   

  Salary Range: 

  $60,000 - $70,000

   

  How to apply: 

   

  Please send your resume and letter of interest to the Director of Human Resources, Regina Grice, at rgrice@allendalecolumbia.org or jobs@allendalecolumbia.org. Write your full name and “Associate Director of Marketing & Communications” in the subject line. Please do not send a fax or a paper copy.

   

  Allendale Columbia School is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

   

  Our employment practices are designed to ensure equal opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on legally protected characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our vibrant, dynamic team.

   

  Allendale Columbia believes that diversity and inclusion are key to fostering innovation and growth. We are dedicated to continuous improvement and striving to be leaders in equitable employment practices.

• Part-Time After School and Vacation Day Teacher

  Allendale Columbia, a diverse, co-educational, college prep independent school serving over 385 students in grades nursery through twelve, seeks an experienced, dynamic learner to join a team of professionals responsible for innovative and authentic programming! We are seeking to fill the position of Part-Time After School and Vacation Day Teacher in our Rainbow Room After School Program. Hours for this position are 2:30 – 6:00 p.m. after school days for the 2024-2025 school year and 8-hour vacation days when school is not in session.
  
  

  Rainbow Room teachers help to generate games and projects; facilitate group games; play sports and engage in other types of play with the students; as well as lead projects such as arts and crafts, photography, treasure hunts, and more. Important skills include the ability to help resolve conflicts and help students to try new things in the safety and comfort of our nourishing environment. Rainbow Room teachers instill cooperative community values, such as using manners and treating others the way one wants to be treated. Most importantly, Rainbow Room teachers try to make the after school time as fun as it can possibly be! A Bachelor's degree and experience with children are preferred.
  
  

  Job Type: Part-time

  Pay: From $16.50 per hour

  
  

  Schedule:

  • After school
  • Monday to Friday

  COVID-19 considerations:
  Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required.

  Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Rochester, NY 14618: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

  Experience:

  • Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

  License/Certification:

  • First Aid Certification (Preferred)
  • CPR Certification (Preferred)

  Work Location: In person
  
  Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to  jobs@allendalecolumbia.org. Please do not send a fax or paper copy.

• Substitute Teacher

  Allendale Columbia is seeking experienced and dynamic educators to join a team of professionals responsible for innovative, authentic, and student-centered learning in various subject areas for Lower, Middle and Upper School grade levels (Nursery - Grade 12).

  
  

  Duties to Include the Following:

  • Carry out lesson plan instructions from the classroom teacher, and/or create lesson plans in absence of a prepared lesson
  • Take attendance according to school procedure each morning
  • Supplement lesson plans with your own class activities if lessons end early
  • Create and maintain a discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and productive learning environment

  Qualifications:

  • Experience working with students
  • Experience/skills in working with collaborative relationships
  • Good knowledge of behavior management techniques with children
  • Flexibility and patience with an ever-changing schedule day to day
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with teachers, administrators, and family members
  • Ability to use good judgment
  • Be available for full-time employment that could fluctuate between the hours of 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination

  Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to  jobs@allendalecolumbia.org with the subject line "Substitute Teacher". Please do not send a fax or paper copy.