Employment

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• Dance Instructor

  Job Summary

  The Dance Instructor is responsible for educating students in the dance program. This includes, but is not limited to, planning age-appropriate dance lessons, choreographing performance routines, and providing overall supervision of dancers during after school hours. The position reports to the Dance Manager.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • A degree in a related field  
  • 3-5 years experience in dance education

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  The Dance Instructor will:

  • Keep accurate attendance records with sign in & sign out times.
  • Plan and teach age-appropriate dance classes following JCDS Dance Curriculum including a dance for both Winter & Spring Recital.
  • Attend & assist with all recital rehearsals and performances.
  • Ensure children are dismissed to approved parents or caregivers.
  • Provide constant supervision.
  • Ensure dance classrooms are safe and clean.
  • Follow enrichment activity schedule and assist with pick up and drop off.
  • Communicate with Dance Manager about student conduct and performance.
  • Follow dance discipline and reward strategies for student behavior.
  • Communicate effectively with all school stakeholders.
  • Support the school and its mission.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by, and in support of, the Head of School.

• Executive Assistant to the Head of School

  Job Summary:

  The Executive Assistant to the Head of School provides professional, confidential and complex administrative duties for the Head of School while supporting the school and its mission.

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Three+ years of experience as an administrative assistant or serving in an administrative professional role
  • Experience with the FCIS accreditation process is a plus
  • Proficiency with MS Office, G Suite, and the ability to learn new programs

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  The Executive Assistant to the Head of School will:

  • Promote the school’s mission, making it the center of all decisions and actions
  • Arrange meetings, coordinate schedules and organize daily priorities for the Head of School
  • Communicate effectively with Board of Trustee members, which includes sending meeting reminders, uploading documents to the webpage, and recording meeting minutes
  • Manage arrangements for faculty/staff meetings, conferences, parties, and events
  • Screen and route phone calls for the Head of School
  • Manage expenses for the Head of School and Main Office budgets
  • Compile information as requested formatting reports, letters, graphs, tables, records and presentations
  • Serve on administrative and academic committees as requested by the Head of the School
  • Order supplies and coordinate maintenance of office equipment (copiers, laminator, postage meter, etc.)
  • Perform project management with accreditation visits and other projects as requested
  • Perform other duties as assigned by and in support of the Head of School with the ability to work independently and make decisions for the best interest of the school
  • Support an atmosphere of trust, positivity, and openness among teachers, students, and parents

• Spanish Instructor - Part-time

  Job Summary

  The part-time Associate Spanish Instructor will supplement and support the JCDS education through instruction in beginning Spanish for students in Pre-K 3 through grade 1. The part-time Spanish Instructor will work under the guidance of the lead Spanish Instructor to create a developmentally appropriate curriculum that builds and reinforces Spanish vocabulary development, comprehension, and appreciation through all grades. The position will report to the Senior Director of Education.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • BA in Education or a related field
  • At least five years experience in education 

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  The part-time Associate Spanish Instructor will:

  • Help supplement the academic function of the school through the incorporation of world languages.
  • Help monitor student safety during the school day including morning drop off, lunch, and dismissal periods
  • Integrate and collaborate with classroom teachers.
  • Communicate effectively with all school stakeholders.
  • Help support the school and its mission.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by and in support of the Head of School.

• Extended Care Teacher

  Job Summary
  The Extended Care Teacher is responsible for the oversight of students in the extended care program. This includes but is not limited to planning age appropriate activities, supervision of students, and keeping accurate attendance records. The position reports to the extended care coordinator.

  
  
  

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  The Extended Care Teacher will:

  • Fill out monthly planning work sheets with appropriate age level activities.
  • Keep accurate attendance records with sign in & sign out times.
  • Serve snack.
  • Provide constant supervision.
  • Make sure extended classrooms are safe and clean.
  • Create and follow a schedule for afternoon activities.
  • Communicate with parents on student behavior, conduct, and performance.
  • Develop appropriate discipline and reward strategies for student behavior.
  • Communicate effectively with all school stakeholders.
  • Support the school and its mission.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by and in support of the head of school.

  • Request supplies for activities each month.
  • Plan activities in the following categories: science, sensory, arts/crafts, group games, centers, books/book club.