List of 9 items.

• Assistant Director of Admissions, Lower School

  The Ellis School, the only pre-kindergarten to grade 12 independent all-girls day school in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Admissions, Lower School, beginning in June 2023. Responsibilities will include engaging in all aspects of Lower School admissions work in order to advance Ellis’ mission, supporting the recruitment and enrollment of mission-appropriate candidates and welcoming new families into the Ellis community.

  Qualifications:
  Ideal candidates will hold a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred) and work experience in Enrollment Management or a closely related field. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in data management, including onBoard and the Google Suite, and a proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. Candidates must also have excellent communication skills, demonstrate a strong belief in all-girls education, and possess an enthusiasm for working with prospective students and families. 
  
  

  The Ellis School community pursues, supports, and embraces diversity of all kinds, recognizing the collective strength derived from our individual differences. We are committed to creating a school environment in which all students feel welcome, known, heard, safe, and treated fairly, while establishing ourselves as a leader in equity and justice initiatives. 

  • We recognize and celebrate the unique value and dignity of every student.
  • We commit to doing the work of diversity, equity and inclusion both internally and externally.
  • We foster authentic and reciprocal relationships with families.
  • We strive to teach a culturally sustaining curriculum and engage in culturally sustaining instructional practices. 

    
  To Apply:
  Candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references to Wendy Wu at opportunities@theellisschool.org. Preference will be given to applications submitted prior to June 1, 2023.
  
  

  Questions about this position may be directed to Michelle Rust, Director of Enrollment Management, at rustm@theellisschool.org.

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• Long-term Substitute: Upper School English

  The Ellis School, the only pre-kindergarten to grade 12 independent day school for girls in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a long-term substitute for Upper School English beginning in August/September 2023. Responsibilities will include teaching four sections of Upper School English. This is a part-time position with 80% full-time equivalency.

  Qualifications:
  

  Undergraduate studies in English or a related field are required.  Ideal candidates will have at least 3–5 years of teaching experience and the ability to teach World Literature II and Senior English. The ability to work with students to develop analytical thinking and clear, effective writing is essential. Preference will be given to candidates with a proven ability to work collaboratively and a clear commitment to using innovative pedagogical practices and technology to enhance instruction. Candidates must also have excellent communication skills, demonstrate a strong belief in all-girls education, and possess an enthusiasm for working with and teaching adolescents. 

  
  

  The Ellis School community pursues, supports, and embraces diversity of all kinds, recognizing the collective strength derived from our individual differences. We are committed to creating a school environment where all students feel welcome, known, heard, safe, and treated fairly, while establishing ourselves as leaders in equity and justice initiatives. 

  
  

  • We recognize and celebrate the unique value and dignity of every student.
  • We commit to doing the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion both internally and externally.
  • We foster authentic and reciprocal relationships with families.
  • We strive to teach a culturally sustaining curriculum and engage in culturally sustaining instructional practices. 

  
  To Apply:
  

  Candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references to Wendy Wu at opportunities@theellisschool.org. Applications will be reviewed until the job has been filled.

  
  

  Questions about this teaching position may be directed to Lauren Laschon, Assistant Head of School and Director of Teaching and Learning, at laschonl@theellisschool.org.

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• Lower School Art Teacher

  The Ellis School, the only pre-kindergarten–grade 12 independent day school for girls in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a full-time Lower School Art Teacher beginning in August 2023. This position will include teaching pre-kindergarten–grade 4 students.

  The ideal candidate will be an artist-educator who holds a studio art and/or art education degree or the equivalent with teaching experience in elementary education, museum education, and/or a Reggio Emilia-based educational environment. They will have a broad range of studio knowledge in 2D and 3D media and a growth-mindset toward technology integration in the art room. Candidates should also have experience collaborating with colleagues, parents, and community. They will work with students in a variety of materials and mediums in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

  Job responsibilities will include:
  
  

  • Assessing student progress and performance in art, as well as in areas of social interaction, behavior, and emotional growth
  • Teaching students art fundamentals, art history,  and visual thinking skills
  • Effectively and collaboratively working in a team of visual art instructors in a dynamic, multi-divisional art department
  • Developing a spiraling curriculum within the Visual Arts Department
  • Building meaningful community connections 
  • Being proficient with advanced computer literacy, including ProCreate, Adobe Suite, and Google Classroom, for both administrative and instructional purposes, as well as having strong interpersonal and written communications skills. Makerspace skills, including laser cutting and 3D printing, are a plus.
  • Working with colleagues in preparing and exhibiting student artwork throughout the year and during our biennial Fine Arts Festival with the Performing Arts Department
  • Partnering with colleagues in other important duties across the life of the school: cross-disciplinary collaborations, off-site education experiences, family/community events, etc.
  • Note: Additional (optional) teaching opportunities include after-school, spring/winter break camps, and summer studio classes.

  The Ellis School community pursues, supports, and embraces diversity of all kinds, recognizing the collective strength derived from our individual differences. We are committed to creating a school environment in which all students feel welcome, known, heard, safe, and treated fairly, while establishing ourselves as a leader in equity and justice initiatives.
  
  

  • We recognize and celebrate the unique value and dignity of every student.
  • We commit to doing the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion both internally and externally.
  • We foster authentic and reciprocal relationships with families.
  • We strive to teach a culturally sustaining curriculum and engage in culturally sustaining instructional practices.

  
  To Apply:
  

  Candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references to Wendy Wu at opportunities@theellisschool.org. Preference will be given to applications received before May 19,  2023.
  
  Questions about this teaching position may be directed to Linda Tonetti Dugan, Visual Arts Department Chair, at tonettiduganl@theellisschool.org.

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• Social Media and Content Specialist

  The Ellis School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is seeking a Social Media and Content Specialist. Ellis is the only all-girls school in Pittsburgh serving students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12, with a mission of educating girls and young women to become bold, authentic, intellectually vibrant changemakers. The School currently serves approximately 400 students evenly distributed across three divisions. This is a year-round, part-time, salaried position that will work approximately 30 hours per week and is eligible for a variety of benefits as listed below.

  The Social Media and Content Specialist reports to the Director of Marketing and Communications. The person in this role is an outgoing, creative, and social media savvy storyteller who will create an engaging social media presence to promote connection and interest in the School, as well as support the School’s mission via consistent, compelling written materials. This position will achieve strong engagement and outcomes in the following areas: strategic management of Ellis’ social media accounts; content creation for social media posts; additional writing and editing as needed. The Social Media and Content Specialist is a creative thinker and doer who is responsible for representing the brand voice, look, and personality of the School across all social media channels.

  
  

  Responsibilities:

  • Manage the School’s social media channels: develop a content calendar, analyze metrics, and create and implement an organic social strategy to inform and engage the School’s community and prospective families in the dynamic life of the School.
  • Utilize creative approaches to social media posts and content for Ellis’ written and digital materials.
  • Take photos and create engaging videos of School activities and events for social media and other channels and manage digital asset archives.
  • Write compelling content for social media campaigns, enrollment materials, and the Ellis website.
  • Work closely with our Enrollment and Advancement teams to develop and execute social media campaigns and other written content to reach our enrollment and fundraising goals.
  • Stay abreast of social media trends in the broad market and in independent schools and provide recommendations that are relevant to the School’s marketing activities.
  • Keep pace with industry trends and developments and present research, best practices, and recommendations for further innovation.

  
  

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree and a preferred minimum of three years of work experience, or significant internship experience, in marketing, communications, or a similar field
  • Passionate about all-girls education and the mission of the School
  • Proficient in social media management platforms
  • Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite apps, Canva, basic video editing, and DSLR photography/asset management
  • The ability to collaborate with others, showing outstanding judgment with a high level of energy, creativity, and flexibility
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines while providing strong attention to detail
  • Willingness to work some extended hours, nights, and weekends, as business need requires

  
  

  Benefits Include:

  • Generous Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance Coverage
  • Robust Paid Vacation Time
  • Paid Sick and Personal Days
  • Reduced Summer Hours
  • Employer Retirement Plan Match
  • Tuition Remission
  • Technology Discounts and Loans

  
  

  The Ellis School community pursues, supports, and embraces diversity of all kinds, recognizing the collective strength derived from our individual differences. We are committed to creating a school environment in which all students feel welcome, known, heard, safe, and treated fairly, while establishing ourselves as a leader in equity and justice initiatives. 

  
  

  • We recognize and celebrate the unique value and dignity of every student.
  • We commit to doing the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion both internally and externally.
  • We foster authentic and reciprocal relationships with families.
  • We strive to teach a culturally sustaining curriculum and engage in culturally sustaining instructional practices. 

  
  

  The Ellis School does not discriminate on the basis of age, ethnicity, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, or sexual orientation in employment. We do not discriminate in student recruitment, admissions, financial aid, or any other aspect of the School’s program, except on the basis of age and gender identity in fulfillment of the School’s mission.

  
  To Apply:
  

  Interested candidates should submit the following materials electronically to Wendy Wu at opportunities@theellisschool.org before May 19, 2023:

  
  

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Writing samples
  • Additional relevant samples of work such as photography and/or social media posts
  • Contact information for three professional references

  Questions should be directed to Erin Jones, Director of Marketing and Communications, at jonese@theellisschool.org.

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• Database and Gift Manager

  The Ellis School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Database and Gift Manager to begin May 1, 2023. Ellis is the only all-girls school in Pittsburgh serving students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12, with a mission of educating girls and young women to become bold, authentic, intellectually vibrant changemakers. The School currently serves approximately 400 students evenly distributed across three divisions.

  The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree, work experience in data management, effective communication skills, the ability to form authentic relationships, and the ability to work as part of a team. Preference will be given to candidates with proficiency with Raiser’s Edge NXT and the Google suite, and a strong desire to contribute to The Ellis School's mission. The individual in this position will be accountable for:
  
  

  • Performing specialized and technical tasks relating to the maintenance of constituent records in Raiser’s Edge.
  • Providing support and training for all Advancement Office staff use of the database.
  • Entering all gifts, pledges, and registrations into the database in a timely manner and delivering gift deposits, gift logs, and other necessary reports to the Business Office.
  • Creating acknowledgment letters and ensuring timely acknowledgment of all gifts and pledges.
  • Facilitating monthly reconciliation of gifts and pledges entered in the system and working closely with the Business Office to reconcile gift information accurately.
  • Coordinating information between various databases: Blackbaud, GiveCampus, AlumConnect, Raiser’s Edge.
  • Producing regular reports on gifts, pledge reminders, campaigns, and special gifts. 
  • Providing data and lists needed for all solicitations and communication from the Advancement Office.
  • Working closely with the direct response fundraising company.
  • Facilitating the stewardship process for restricted and endowed funds, ensuring timely entry of data into Raiser’s Edge and generating reminders to assigned fundraisers.
  • Performing all year-end procedures, including closing the Ellis Fund by reconciling with the Business Office, creating lists for the Donor Report, and participating in annual (summer) data cleanup.
  • Reviewing and updating annually the Advancement Office manual, including instruction procedures for gift processing, end-of-year activities, and policies that improve data integrity. 

  
  

  The school Database and Gift Manager ensures prompt and friendly support, advice, problem-solving, and informal training aimed at improving efficient workflows. 

  
  

  The Ellis School community pursues, supports, and embraces diversity of all kinds, recognizing the collective strength derived from our individual differences. We are committed to creating a school environment in which all students feel welcome, known, heard, safe, and treated fairly, while establishing ourselves as a leader in equity and justice initiatives. 
  
  

  • We recognize and celebrate the unique value and dignity of every student.
  • We commit to doing the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion both internally and externally.
  • We foster authentic and reciprocal relationships with families.
  • We strive to teach a culturally sustaining curriculum and engage in culturally sustaining instructional practices. 

  
  

  The Ellis School does not discriminate on the basis of age, ethnicity, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, or sexual orientation in employment. We do not discriminate in student recruitment, admissions, financial aid, or any other aspect of the School’s program, except on the basis of age and gender identity in fulfillment of the School’s mission.

  
  To Apply:
  

  Interested candidates should submit the following materials electronically to Director of Advancement Claire Devereux devereuxc@theellisschool.org: 

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Names and contact information of three professional references

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• Ellis Athletics Coaches

  The Ellis School seeks experienced candidates for coaching positions. These positions will be responsible for developing the athletic program and players under the direction of the Athletic Director.
  

  Open Coaching Positions for 2023–2024:
  

  • Varsity Assistant Soccer Coach
  • Varsity Head Swim Coach
  • Varsity Assistant Swim Coach
  • JV Assistant Basketball Coach
  • Middle School Basketball Coach
  • Middle School Lacrosse Coach

  
  Qualifications:

  • Experience teaching applicable skills and strategies that apply to the skill level of the players
  • Proven ability to exemplify the highest standard of leadership, sportsmanship and respect
  • Ability to attend all team practices and competitions
  • Knowledge of appropriate safety measures to ensure the well being of players
  • CPR/First Aid certification (preferred)

  
  To Apply:
  

  Please send resumes to Katie Johnson, Athletic Director, at johnsonk@theellisschool.org.

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• Fifth Avenue Family Child Care (FAFCC) Director

  FAFCC is looking to hire a qualified day care director to manage day-to-day operations and establish and sustain a positive learning environment for children. FAFCC is a small cooperative child care center located on the campus of The Ellis School in Shadyside that primarily serves the children of Ellis staff and faculty. Children range in age from six weeks to four years and are cared for in one main room together (mixed ages) with access to the Ellis campus.

  The main duties include ensuring that facilities are maintained; hiring, managing, and supporting the child care staff; managing the center's financial affairs; and communicating with parents.
  
  

  Responsibilities:

  • Work responsibilities will generally break down to 50% administrative and 50% child-facing.
  • Ensure a safe, happy, and stimulating environment for children.
  • Ensure that FAFCC facilities are safe for children and comply with laws and regulations.
  • Manage and support staff and promote their professional development.
  • Interview, hire, and train new staff members, ensuring they meet all policies and legal requirements.
  • Complete ongoing training and courses to remain up to date on day care standards and procedures.
  • Communicate and meet with parents regarding their children and the center’s policies.
  • Manage and oversee the budget and accounts. 

  
  Requirements:

  • Associate’s or bachelor's degree in early child education, child development, or a related field.
    • If in a different field, must have 30 hours of early childhood education AND two years of experience with children.
  • Up-to-date clearances and background checks, CPR/First Aid certification.
  • Comply with local, state, and federal laws governing child care.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
  • Friendly and approachable demeanor.
  • Maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and work ethic at all times.
  • Leadership or management experience.
  • Detail-oriented, able to juggle multiple duties.
  • Ability to resolve conflicts.
  • Physical ability: must be able to stand, bend, lift up to 40 lb.

  
  Benefits:

  •  This salaried position is entitled to Ellis' benefits (health/dental/vision insurance, generous 403b match, and Ellis tuition remission for the Director’s children), as well as paid time off.
  • No night or weekend shifts
  • The schedule follows the Ellis academic calendar, including:
    • Paid holidays and school breaks
    • Summer off

  
  

  Interested candidates should submit a cover letter expressing their interest for this role and resume to FAFCC.president@gmail.com by May 15, 2023.

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• Extended Day Staff Member, Part-time

  The Ellis School is seeking an energetic, responsible individual who loves working with children to fill a part-time position in our After-school Program. A willingness to work as part of a team providing a safe and fun environment for elementary school girls in pre-kindergarten through grade 4 is required. Experience working with children is preferred.

  The position runs September through June. Regular hours are from 2:00–6:00 p.m. daily; however, full days may be required as predetermined throughout the school year. 

  
  

  Primary Responsibilities:

  • To take attendance of students upon arrival and take charge of student dismissal
  • To supervise active play in the gym and on the playground
  • To help prepare snacks
  • To supervise activities in various meeting and play spaces
  • To support Extended Day staff working in Middle School
  • To know and follow the rules of the School and remind students to do the same when in attendance in the Extended Day Program
  • To be energetic and interact with students
  • To work cooperatively with colleagues
  • To show up consistently and on time for duties
  • Occasional lifting may be required

  
  Qualifications:
  

  • Must be 18 years of age or a high school graduate
  • Must be vaccinated against COVID-19
  • Understanding of the developmental needs of youth, specifically those ages 3-9, and the demonstrated ability to supervise active children
  • A strong sense of community and teamwork
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills

  
  

  Compensation:

  Hourly wages begin at $15; paid monthly.

  
  

  Please send resumes to opportunities@theellisschool.org.

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• Substitute Teachers (Pre-kindergarten–Middle School)

  The Ellis School is seeking qualified substitute teachers to provide coverage for expected and unexpected faculty absences.

  Primary responsibilities include teaching a variety of subjects to a range of age levels from pre-kindergarten students to middle school students and providing a consistent and optimal learning environment by executing the teacher’s plan for the day. Additional responsibilities include supervising students during arrival, dismissal, lunch, and recess. The hours for this position are 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
  
  

  Ideal candidates will possess an enthusiasm for working with and teaching children, as demonstrated by prior experience in a school setting, a strong sense of teamwork, and excellent interpersonal communication skills. Candidates must have up-to-date clearances. The Ellis School is committed to an inclusive program, and candidates with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.
  
  To Apply:
  

  Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references to Wendy Wu at opportunities@theellisschool.org. Questions about this position may be directed to Lauren Laschon, Assistant Head of School and Director of Teaching and Learning, at laschonl@theellisschool.org.

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