Job Opportunities

Director of Admissions

The Director of Admissions is in charge of enrollment and represents the school to prospective students, parents, and the community. He/She will lead an office of two associate directors, and an admissions coordinator. In addition He/She will oversee parent, faculty, and student volunteers involved in admissions. He/She is responsible for evaluating, and redesigning where appropriate, all aspects of the admission and marketing of the school to prospective families. He/She will collaborate with the financial aid committee and provide reports on student matriculation and attrition. He/She is a member of the administrative team and reports directly to the Head of School.

Position calls for an experienced and innovative educator who is committed to single-sex education and who works effectively with students, parents, and faculty. He/She must be energetic and enthusiastic in leading the community to equip Nightingale students for the challenges of the 21st century.

Master’s degree, demonstrated leadership, and significant experience working in schools required. Candidates should supply a cover letter, resume, and list of three references by May 31 to Liz Nagel, assistant to the head of school, at lnagel@nightingale.org. Please write “director of admissions” in the subject line.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds especially encouraged to apply.

Sunny Days Health Care Manager

The Health Care Manager is responsible for overseeing the health and safety of campers and staff. This is a temporary position from June to July 2012 and will last at most four weeks, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume to Dr. Pam Charles at pcharles@nightingale.org.

Essential Job Functions

1. Provide health care to meet individual needs of camp staff and campers.
2. Organize, maintain, and utilize adequate resources for serving the health and medical needs of the campers and staff.
3. Maintain accurate and detailed medical records according to state and American Camp Association Standards.
4. Oversee First Aid procedures and supplies.
5. Ensure a staff orientation session is delivered on medical services.
6. Screen all campers and staff who are arriving and departing camp.
7. Supervise sanitary conditions throughout camp.

Faculty Positions

Lower School Math Specialist

The Lower School Math Specialist will support mathematical instruction in the Lower School by reviewing and assessing curriculum, serving as a resource to classroom teachers, mentoring teachers and modeling lessons.

• Meet weekly with Kindergarten–Class IV teaching teams to discuss unit plans, beginning of year and end of unit assessments, curriculum descriptions, models and materials for differentiation.
• Provide enrichment for students on the high end of class expectations and build plans for students of concern.
• Model and co-teach lessons as a means of providing professional development.
• Teach some math sections; grade levels to be determined.
• Attend math department meetings and coordinate with Class V math teachers to build continuity with the Middle School.
• Encourage professional development at grade level and by division.
• Evaluate individual students and communicate strengths and weaknesses to parents.
• Serve as primary math resource for parents.
• Design and implement in-house assessments.

Please send cover letter and resume to Ebony Williams at ewilliams@nightingale.org.