Employment

List of 3 items.

• Print and Digital Resources Manager

  The Allen-Stevenson School, founded in 1883, is a K-9 independent school for boys with an enrollment of 415 students. The School seeks candidates for the Print and Digital Resources Manager position within our Library Tech Commons team. The Library Tech Commons is a dynamic learning space that is cherished within the school. This full-time position begins in August 2019 and follows the faculty vacation schedule. It is eligible for our complete benefits package. We seek applicants who will actively support our school’s mission, vision, and community statement and who are enthusiastic and supportive team players. This position reports to the Director of Library Tech Commons.

   

  Hours: 40 hours per week

   

  Purpose of the Position:

   

  Support the program by taking care of the day-to-day operations of the Library Tech Commons space and manage the print and digital resources

   

  Essential Responsibilities:

   

  Library Tech Commons Management: train and supervise a large parent volunteer body, coordinate all aspects of circulation and collection management, maintain archives

   

  Patron Services: help community members locate resources and use technology, teach library classes as a substitute, maintain an appropriate atmosphere in the library

   

  Library Promotion and Public Relations: read and promote books for all ages, create library displays, bulletin boards and posters, assist with planning and executing special events and programs

   

  Technology: Create and update pages on the Library Tech Commons website, promote databases, troubleshoot issues with the circulation system, perform simple maintenance on equipment, work with the Technology department to solve technical problems with library equipment

   

  Other duties as assigned by the Director of the Library Tech Commons

   

  Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

   

  M.L.I.S. and school/public library experience strongly preferred

  • Experience with Apple and Google applications and Photoshop, intuitive with technology
  • Flexible, creative, patient, good sense of humor
  • Genuinely enjoys working with boys, both young children and adolescents
  • Maintains discipline
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail
  • Able to multitask
  • Follows instructions and takes feedback well
  • Works well independently as well as in teams
  • Highly motivated, generates and executes ideas for improvements

   

  The final candidates will complete a process that includes a telephone interview, an interview with the Director of the Library Tech Commons and some group interviews.

   

  Please visit The Allen-Stevenson School website at www.allen-stevenson.org for additional information. To explore this exciting opportunity, please submit a current professional resume, and a cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications to hr@allen-stevenson.org

   

  The Allen-Stevenson School actively seeks to forward its diversity goals through its process of hiring faculty and staff.       

• Teaching Director for Instrumental Music

  The Allen-Stevenson School, founded in 1883, is a K-9 independent school for boys with an enrollment of 415 students. The School seeks a compelling and passionate musician with highly developed music skills to oversee our Instrumental Music program. This full-time position will begin in August 2019 and is eligible for a complete benefits package. This position reports to the Head of the Music Department and supervises some 12 part-time instrumental instructors.

   

  Key Responsibilities

  • Teaching music classes and directing orchestral ensembles
  • Supporting instrumental music instructors in managing their studios, including parent communication and student billing submissions to the Business Office
  • Overseeing instrumental instructor attendance and associated payroll submissions to the Business Office
  • Coordinating student requests for private music lessons and instrument rentals
  • Assisting in planning musical performances and supporting other performing arts occasions when necessary and appropriate
  • Embracing an initiative-driven faculty culture focused on advancing the School’s mission

  
  The Ideal Candidate
  

  • Enjoys an expansive repertoire, which engages a variety of talent at all levels (ensembles and the community as a whole)
  • Understands current teaching pedagogies and child & adolescent development 
  • Has knowledge of and experience in instrumental instruction at the elementary & middle school level 
  • Models flexibility in both implementing best practices and pursuing success for each student 
  • Demonstrates cultural competency through experience working with diverse populations 
  • Is fluent with academic and music technology that advances student learning and demonstrates the willingness to integrate it into the classroom when appropriate 
  • Collaborates with colleagues in various subject areas and participates in other aspects of school life 
  • Wants to be part of the Allen-Stevenson teaching and learning community within and beyond the classroom 
  • Shows patience and empathy with adolescents, especially boys
  • Is self-reflective, able to work independently, and committed to professional growth
  • Communicates effectively and shows a ready, willing sense of humor 

   

  Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in music, and a graduate degree is preferred. Experience in teaching younger children and adolescents is expected. The School will consider hiring an interim.

   

  To explore this exciting opportunity, please submit a current professional resume, and a cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications to hr@allen-stevenson.org.

   

  The Allen-Stevenson School actively seeks to forward its diversity goals through its process of hiring faculty and staff. We value diversity in our professional community and the student body.

• Substitute Teacher

  Allen-Stevenson is looking for substitute teachers for all divisions and departments of the school. Candidates should have a minimum of a BA degree and some previous experience working with children ages 5 though 14. Please submit your resume to hr@allen-stevenson.org.