| Director of Extended Day Exempt 1.0FTE Beginning August 2018 Our Mission Bertschi School educates children to become compassionate, confident and creative learners in a global community. Our Values Our community values integrity, inclusiveness, respect, diversity and a commitment to sustainability. Our Approach Our teachers inspire academic excellence and individual success Our curriculum fosters intellectual curiosity and emotional maturity Our school encourages social responsibility and collaborative problem solving Our community supports and celebrates the unique gifts of every child Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement: Bertschi School values diversity and believes engaging our differences makes us better and stronger. We welcome and honor the unique contributions of people from all racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds, gender identities, learning styles, physical abilities and sexual orientations. Our commitment to equity drives us to be inclusive and diverse in all areas of our school. Our School Bertschi School, founded in 1975, is a Washington State approved elementary school. We are a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and accredited by the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS). The school serves children from pre-kindergarten through grade five. Bertschi School is an exciting environment where professionals are part of a supportive team dedicated to advancing the school’s mission working alongside an active community. The staff enjoys a salary and benefit package in line with other independent private schools in the Northwest. General Summary The Director of Extended has the responsibility to develop and implement engaging and developmentally appropriate activities for elementary age children. The Extended Day Afternoon program has separate spaces for PK & K students and 1-5 students. However, there are opportunities to engage across all grade levels before and after school. The ideal candidate will be highly collaborative in educating the community about the needs of children who experience an “extended day” and build a sense of community by connecting people within the department and the department to the rest of the school. The Director of Extended Day reports to the Head of School and directly supervises all Extended Day staff during lunch coverage for faculty as well as after school. General Responsibilities: - Develop and implement quality programs and activities with a focus on internal capacity but utilizing outside vendors as needed.
- Act as an instructor for one group of children and rotate daily tasks with other staff
- Manage administration of the program and budget (in consultation with the Business Office)
- Communicate to the Bertschi faculty and staff on behalf of the Extended Day Program
- Recruit, hire, train, supervise and evaluate performance of Extended Day Staff (including organization of regular staff meetings)
- Coordinate afternoon extra-curricular program
- Coordinate payroll, billing and budgeting with the business office
- Oversee clean-up of work spaces and playgrounds
- Oversee, plan and attend full day field trips and school break programs
Qualifications and Skills: - Hold a bachelor’s degree
- Four years experience in leadership and supervision, preferably in a school environment
- Knowledge of developmental stages of students in order to develop age-appropriate activities
- Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- Experience budgeting and monitoring program costs
- Artistic, creative and/or athletic ability
- Ability to train, build and lead a teaching team
- Develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with others
- Must possess a collaborative nature, which allows for a collaborative team effort with others
- Communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing with supervisor, colleagues and individuals inside and outside the school
- Enthusiasm, flexibility, maturity, and a sense of humor
- Ability to keep information in the strictest of confidence.
Application Process No phone calls will be accepted. Interested candidates are invited to send or e-mail a resume, cover letter, and application for employment (available at www.bertschi.org/jobs) to: Director of Extended Day Search 2227 10th Avenue East Seattle, WA 98102 employment@bertschi.org Bertschi School is an equal opportunity employer seeking a more culturally diverse workplace. Bertschi School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, socio-economic status, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability. |
