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Job Summary:

Seacrest Country Day School, a PS-12th grade independent, college preparatory school serving 460 students in Naples, Florida, is seeking an experienced Head of Upper School. The ideal candidate will value the importance of relationships and team building with students, faculty, and parents. The division head reports directly to the Head of School. The Head of Upper School is charged with the leadership and comprehensive responsibility of all curricular and non-curricular development/ activities involving students and faculty in order to create a dynamic, mission-appropriate learning environment. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
    •    Maintain congruence between the mission statement and all activities of the Upper School division.
    •    Act as the educational leader of the Upper School, responsible for its day-to-day operation and the adherence to all school policies and procedures.
    •    Provide a supportive educational environment in which learning can take place and where the School’s core values and character are a priority. 
    •    Be a visible presence in all areas of the life of the school.
    •    Observe, supervise, and evaluate the Upper School faculty
    •    Review and develop the Upper School academic program, including horizontal and vertical curriculum alignment.
    •    Understand the educational, physical, social, emotional, and psychological needs of the school community, and implement plans for meeting those needs.
    •    Conduct regular meetings with faculty that will deal with the stimulating exchange of ideas on issues of educational interest and importance along with operational matters.
    •    Oversee the grading and the reporting of standards and methods used by teachers in measuring student achievement.
    •    Work toward a productive resolution of all challenges as they develop.    
    •    Assist in the admission process for the testing, interviewing, and evaluating of applicants for enrollment.
    •    Oversee the coordination of the co-curricular and extra-curricular activity programs, including the planning and the presentation of school assemblies and programs.

Common Qualification Requirements:
    •    Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree in education or school administration preferred
    •    3 – 5 years experience as an administrative leader, preferably in independent schools
    •    5 – 7 years experience as a lead teacher and coach
    •    A dynamic instructional leader with a solid understanding of the developmental and curricular needs of Upper School students
    •    A strategic thinker and empathetic problem solver
 

 

Job Summary

Seacrest Country Day School, a PS-12th grade independent, college preparatory school serving 460 students in Naples, Florida, is seeking an experienced Director of College Counseling. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for helping students find the right-fit college. The Director of College and Career Counseling reports directly to the Upper School Head and collaborates with the Upper School Academic Dean.  This individual will have overall responsibility for leading the college guidance program and overseeing the responsibilities of the registrar.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the process of colleague counseling for students and their families throughout the research and application process in order to make the best possible college choice for each and every student.  
• Meet with students individually and in groups to educate and empower them on how to navigate the college process, understand college admissions trends, and individualize  college options and decision making.
• Assist students and families in the identification of resources for scholarships and financial assistance at colleges and universities.
• Support international students, their families and advocates through all aspects of the college admission and enrollment process.
• Coordinate the calendar of standardized testing for all students.
• Conduct events and educational outreach for students and parents.
• Write personal recommendations for students applying to college and coordinate the writing of faculty recommendations for students applying to college.
• Schedule and oversee visits between students and college representatives including campus visits and college fairs.  
• Visit college campuses to develop relationships with admissions directors and to learn stay about new and signature programs.
• Attend conferences and professional meetings including NACAC in order to remain current with industry trends and initiatives.
• Offer career counseling and advice to students on entering the world of work, including the coordination of the school internship program.
• Be actively involved in the life of the school.

Common Qualification Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in counseling; master’s degree preferred
• At least 5 years’ prior experience in college counseling or college admissions
• A successful track record working with students from informational meetings to  college admission
• Proven experience with both domestic and international students
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and a commitment to confidentiality
• Exceptional written, oral, and organizational skills 
• Detail-oriented and the ability and inclinations to work collaboratively
• Strong work ethic
• Personal integrity and a commitment to upholding the school’s core values
   

Middle School Humanities Teacher Position:

Job Summary

Seacrest Country Day School is seeking a mission-driven Humanities instructor, starting the 2024-25 school year.  The teacher will fuel intellectual engagement and inspire students in the study of human culture and society, including art, language, and history. 

Key Focus Area:

• Possess knowledge of history and social studies curriculum design that includes experience working in cross-curricular contexts and are comfortable collaborating with colleagues across teams. 
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including cultural competency skills and social justice. 
• Teach hands-on, project-based social studies and English curriculum for middle school students 
• Facilitate advisory for middle-school students
• Collaborate with teams to design and implement an interdisciplinary, thematic-based, experiential curriculum
• Participate in all aspects of faculty life, including outdoor education and service-learning
• Foster a love of learning in every student

Common Qualifications Requirements:

• Candidates must have the desire and ability to develop meaningful and productive relationships with highly motivated students from diverse backgrounds.
• Bachelor’s degree in History or related field, Master’s preferred
• Proficient technology skills including, but not limited to, taking attendance digitally, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite (docs, sheets, drive, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skill
   

Lower School Elementary Teacher Position:

Job Summary:

Seacrest Country Day School is seeking an upper elementary educator who is experienced, collaborative, and passionate. This teacher will be responsible for leading a lower school classroom of lifelong learners.  Seacrest is committed to providing a learning community that is inclusive, and values kindness, respect, integrity, curiosity, perseverance, and responsibility. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Guide, inspire and nurture children in the upper elementary program
• Plan and implement instruction in the areas of: literacy, mathematics, science, social studies
• Document student learning and growth throughout the school year
• Collaborate with Lower School faculty
• Partner with parents in communication and education
• Encourage children to learn through experience
• Embrace spontaneity, curiosity, flexibility and change
• Support individual child growth and development
• Enhance early elementary programs with creative project-based learning
• Meet and exceed national standards 
• Utilize technology as an educational tool
• Support extracurricular community events and activities 
• Common Qualification Requirements:
• Masters/advanced degree (preferred) or Bachelor's degree in Education or related field, with a strong academic track record
• Demonstrated passion as an educator
• Differentiate instruction for a wide range of student's abilities and interests
• Communication skills for effective interactions with students, parents, and administration regarding student strengths and academic needs
• Behavioral management skills appropriate for a classroom setting
• Proficient with Word, Excel and the Google platform
• A successful track record of working effectively with a wide range of constituencies including students, faculty, staff, and parents
   

Instructional Assistant

Job Summary:

Instructional Assistants provide a combination of instructional and clerical support for classroom teachers. They support and assist children in learning class material using the teacher's lesson plans.  

Essential Responsibilities:
    •    Students at Seacrest are expected to be active in their learning process and the classrooms are expected to be a positive and engaging environment. Teamwork with colleagues, the parents and the student are expected as Seacrest strives to reach each student and push them individually
    •    Instructional Assistants work with students individually or in small groups-listening while students read, reviewing or reinforcing class lessons, or helping them find information for reports.
    •    Will be asked to take over classroom duties when the regular Teacher is unavailable
    •    Teaching assistants supervise students in the classroom, playgrounds, hallways, and on field trips.
    •    Assist in recording grades, setting up equipment, and preparing materials for instructions.
    •    Prepare and present displays of students' work/ bulletin boards as requested by the Teacher
    •    Instructional Assistants may grade tests and papers, check homework, keep health and attendance records, do word processing and filing, and duplicate materials.
    •    They also may stock supplies, operate audiovisual equipment, and keep classroom equipment in order.
    •    After the academic day, Instructional Assistants are responsible for staffing our After-School Program with groups of students of different age ranges on the playground, common areas or gymnasium.
    •    Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance
    •    Attend team and staff meetings
    •    Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety
    •    Meet community obligations including but not limited to adhering to deadlines
    •    Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other Model professional and ethical standards when communicating with students, parents, peers and community.
    •    Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Leadership Team.

Minimum Qualifications:
    •    Competencies/ skills and abilities: Instructional assistants should enjoy working with children from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and be able to handle classroom situations with fairness and patience. Teacher assistants also must demonstrate initiative and a willingness to follow a teacher's directions. ·
    •    Education: on-the-job training. A college degree or related coursework in child development improves job opportunities.
    •    Experience: past work with young children
    •    Teachers are required to hold at least a Bachelor's Degree from a regionally-accredited institution of higher learning, with a majority of coursework in the subject they wish to teach.
    •    Computer skills: word processing
    •    Willing to take basic first aid and CPR training
 

The Lower School Literacy Coordinator will provide instructional support and coaching to teachers as they work to ensure that each student can reach their academic potential.

The Lower School Literacy Coordinator will primarily work with teachers and students to support literacy instruction in the lower school classrooms. As an instructional coach, the Lower School Literacy Coordinator will co-teach with teachers, support teachers in designing units and lessons to develop their year-long curriculum, analyze data to modify and enrich the curriculum, and support and administer assessments to meet students' needs. The Lower School Literacy Coordinator will report to the Lower School Head.

Essential Responsibilities:
● Support teachers in implementing mission-appropriate, systematic, and engaging literacy instruction through collaborative lesson planning, modeling, co-teaching,
and conferencing
● Model innovative teaching methodologies and research-based, effective instructional practices
● Enhance and refine literacy instruction and intervention
● Provide individual diagnostic screening to improve approaches for classroom instruction
● Provide assessment support to literacy educators
● Analyze data regarding student reading, writing, and word study and plan for instructional needs based on results
● Provide professional development and in-service training for school staff by modeling and coaching in the area of literacy instruction
● Assist teachers in reflecting on and analyzing their practice and reviewing student work to inform instruction and enhance student achievement
● Provide targeted instructional coaching
● Generate literacy curriculum documents for the lower school community
● Assist teachers in organizing and selecting supplemental resources for intervention and enrichment instruction
● Support extracurricular community events and activities
● Support teachers with the effective integration of digital applications, tools, strategies, and classroom-related technologies to support students in their literacy learning
● Serve as a resource to literacy educators

Common Qualification Requirements:
● A Master's or advanced degree (preferred) or a Bachelor's degree with a solid academic track record and demonstrated career interest in education.
● 5+ years of elementary classroom experience
● Reading endorsement or license preferred
● Deep knowledge of the science of reading, writing, and literacy development
● Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills
● Interpersonal skills (communication, problem-solving, conflict management, collaboration) to share research-based instructional approaches with teachers and administrators and provide advice, mentoring, and coaching
● Strong organizational skills.

Lower School Math Coordinator

Job Summary:
The Lower School Math Coordinator will provide instructional support and coaching to teachers as they work to ensure that each student is able to reach his or her academic potential. The Lower School Math Coordinator will primarily work with teachers and students to support math instruction in the K-5th grade classrooms.  As an instructional coach, the Lower School Math Coordinator will co-teach with teachers, support  teachers in the design of units and lessons for the development of their year-long curriculum, analyze data in order to modify and enrich the curriculum and support and administer assessment to meet students' needs. Additionally, the Lower School Math Coordinator will teach multiple enrichment math classes to students who are performing above grade level.  The Lower School Math Coordinator will report to the Lower School Head.

Essential Responsibilities:

• teach pull-out enrichment math classes
• curate math materials for enrichment students 
• support teachers in implementing mission appropriate, systematic and engaging math instruction, through collaborative lesson planning, modeling, co-teaching, and conferencing
• model innovative teaching methodologies and research-based, effective instructional practices
• enhance and refine math instruction,  intervention, and enrichment structures in K-5 classrooms
•  provide individual diagnostic screening to improve approaches for classroom instruction
• provide assessment support to math educators
• analyze data and  plan for instructional needs based on results
• provide professional development and in-service training for school staff by modeling and coaching in the area of math instruction 
• assist teachers in reflecting on and analyzing their practice and reviewing student work to inform instruction and enhance student achievement
• provide targeted instructional coaching 
• generate math curriculum documents for the lower school community
• assist teachers in organizing and selecting supplemental resources for intervention and enrichment instruction
• support teachers with the effective integration of digital applications, tools, strategies and classroom related technologies to support students in their mathematical learning
• research and curate math programs for future adoption

Common Qualification Requirements:

• Master's/advanced degree (preferred) or Bachelor's degree with a strong academic track record and demonstrated career interest in education.
• 5+ years elementary classroom experience
• Deep knowledge of elementary mathematics 
• Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills 
• Interpersonal skills (communication, problem solving, conflict management, collaboration) to share research based instructional approaches with teachers and administrators and provide advice, mentoring and coaching
• Strong organizational skills.
   

JOB DESCRIPTION

RECEPTIONIST:

·      Under direct supervision provide reception and clerical assistance for the efficient operation of the front office.

·      Receive and direct incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.

·      Greet and direct campus visitors.

·      Assist parents in checking students in and out of school.

·      Issue visitor passes through our electronic system.

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Proficient in English

Proficient keyboarding skills

Effective organization, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to follow written instructions

Ability to operate multi-line phone system

Experience:

One year clerical experience in office setting preferred

 

The ideal candidate will have a deep and relevant knowledge of natural sciences, strong collaboration skills, and a demonstrated commitment to using learner-centered pedagogy, active instruction, an engaging curriculum, and appropriate and rigorous assessments. The ideal candidate will participate collaboratively and professionally with other faculty and staff to promote the general well-being of the school community in a manner that supports and promotes the Mission of Seacrest Country Day School.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

●  Reports to Head of Upper School

●  Work with grade-level teams to address the needs of the whole child

●  Integrate the teaching of effective organization and study skills

●  Demonstrate effective written and oral communication (parent conferences,

written correspondence including narrative reports)

●  Share duties and responsibilities with other members of the faculty

●  Effectively monitor and manage student learning using a variety of assessment

methods to evaluate student progress

●  Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of various learners

●  Create a supportive and inclusive environment and develop respectful

relationships with students by using conflict resolution and problem-solving

techniques within the classroom

●  Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning

●  Maintain an effective, safe, and well-organized classroom

●  Integrate technology appropriately in the classroom

●  Other responsibilities include serving as an advisor to a group of students and

sponsoring science-related clubs as needed

●  Participation in science-related trips and field experiences

Common Qualification Requirements:

●  Preferred M.A. (science) or experience in teaching high school science, especially Biology, Chemistry and/or other advanced natural science courses. B.A. in science or other related fields required

●  Interest and ability to contribute to the school community

●  Demonstrated classroom management skills

●  A commitment to effective standardized test preparation

●  Excellent written and verbal communication skills

●  An attitude that exemplifies teamwork and personal responsibility

●  Ability to include technology elements into all aspects of instruction