Location:

Denver Academy in Denver, Colorado

Type:

Part-Time, Hourly – (20-29 hours per-week; $15.00/hour)

Requirements:

Successful candidates will be energetic, organized, flexible and interested in the field of education. Ideal candidates will also have or be working towards a bachelor’s degree.

Position Description:

The role of the Denver Academy Teacher’s Assistant is to support and assist individual teachers and the division with:

• Classroom support

• Working with students in small groups or one-on-one 
• Helping students with executive functioning skills
• Substitute teaching as necessary 
• Grading
• Coordinating special events/field trips
• Performing clerical tasks

 How to apply:  Interested candidates should download and complete the Denver Academy application on the DA employment web page and send it, along with a resume and cover letter, to:  [email protected]. 

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.

Dawson, a K-12 independent school of 530 students located east of Boulder on a beautiful 107-acre campus, seeks an exceptional Plant Superintendent to supervise and manage all day-to-day facilities needs. Our facility includes multiple classroom buildings, residential housing, athletic fields, and a sewer plant. This position is equal parts administrative and hands-on work. This position participates in board meetings, manages remodeling projects, oversee vendors, does event set-ups, and provides leadership for an amazing maintenance crew.

After a long career at Dawson, our current Plant Superintendent is retiring in May. Our hiring timeline is as follows: Interviews will be conducted in December. The position will start in February or March to allow for training and shadowing.

Dawson School Mission Statement

Dawson School is dedicated to excellence of mind, body, and character. We prepare students through challenging and relevant learning, to become creative, resilient problem-solvers who bring their best to the world. 

Professional and Personal Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in all aspects of plant operations- administration and hands-on
• Lead by doing.  Be a role model for work ethic and safety
• An attitude that exemplifies teamwork and personal responsibility
• Proficient with computer software including email, calendar, google suite, vendor software systems, payroll system, and spreadsheets.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for work with all school constituencies

• Model school virtues of respect, compassion, courage, and integrity
• Communicate (orally and in writing) effectively with all school constituencies

Duties

• Oversee all facilities projects on-campus. This includes vendor selection, project management, and processing payments
• Development and implementation procedures for the efficient and effective operation of the maintenance department
• Model workplace safety and customer service for the maintenance crew.
• Interview and train new employees. Process timecards each pay period. Manage time-off requests.
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective preventative maintenance and energy conservation programs
• Develop procedures and maintain proper written records of maintenance and repair activities
• Ensure compliance with OHSA, Fire Codes, federal/state/local ordinances, insurance requirements, and any other applicable codes or ordinances
• Oversee and participate in snow removal
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations and Human Resources

Interested candidates should go to the Dawson website (www.dawsonschool.org), scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the Employment link, click the link under Current Job. Opportunities at Dawson, and select the Plant Superintendent posting to apply for this position. Only online applications will be accepted.

The High Mountain Institute is seeking a full-time Director of Finance and Operations to begin work May 24, 2021. The Director of Finance & Operations oversees HMI’s accounting, bookkeeping, budgeting, human resources, technology, and operations. The Director serves as a member of the school leadership team and serves as the staff support member to the HMI Board of Trustees Finance Committee.

About the High Mountain Institute: HMI seeks to connect our students to the natural world and teach them essential leadership and communication skills through participation in a rigorous academic program, extended wilderness trips, and a community of shared responsibility. For more information, please visit www.hminet.org.

Position Responsibilities:

• Create and oversee annual and capital budgets and long-term fiscal planning
• Provide staff support and advise Board of Trustees on fiscal matters
• Oversee IT systems
• Bid and oversee all HMI insurance programs
• Oversee retirement, healthcare, and other employee benefits
• Oversee all bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, and regulatory filing for HMI
• Oversee facility maintenance and new capital construction
• Oversee human resources for all HMI employees
• Serve on HMI’s administrative team/oversee Executive Assistant/participate in on-call coverage

Position Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 4-9% retirement benefits match after 1 year
• 3-6 weeks vacation
• Wilderness leadership training opportunities
• Annual professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• On-campus housing (as available)

Qualifications: BA or higher in Accounting or another Business related field; 5-10 years prior experience in office management, benefits management, budgeting, bookkeeping, GAAP and accounting; ability to manage IT systems; proficiency in MS Office suite, Google Drive, Quickbooks, and web based applications, ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.

How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume via email to Em Ducharme, Administrative Coordinator & Registrar, at [email protected]

We will review applications on a rolling basis, but expect a thorough review to begin the week of February 15, 2021; we will continue reviewing applications until the position is filled. Finalists will be invited to HMI for a formal interview.

Correspondence via e-mail is preferred.

The High Mountain Institute is an equal opportunity employer that strives for diversity by honoring the differences of each member of the community. We seek to build a community (of trustees, faculty, staff, and students) that represents ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographic diversity and that brings a diversity of experience, background, talent, and perspective.

Havern School creates confident learners by nurturing the potential of students with diagnosed learning disabilities through specialized, small group instruction, and integrated therapies.

Job Title: Director of Enrollment           

Department: Admissions          

Supervisor’s Title: Head of School      

Employee Classification:  Exempt 

The Director of Enrollment is a full-time, twelve-month position reporting directly to the Head of School and serving as a member of the school’s executive leadership team. In general, the Director of Enrollment generates new leads, fosters continuous relationships with families and community professionals, and oversees the operational effectiveness of the admissions process--from inquiry through confirmation of admission to the school. 

Havern School is a small, one building school with under 100 students.  We have COVID-19 precautions in place and are considering ourselves one cohort.  Daily hours are 8:00am-5:00pm. 

Roles and responsibilities:

Marketing and Communications:

• Responsible for designing and implementing a marketing plan that aligns with the school’s enrollment goal as well as drives increased engagement with prospective and current constituencies

• Collaborate with the Director of Advancement, along with the executive leadership team, to continually evaluate, update and redesign all marketing materials, including the website and collateral materials, ensuring a brand identity consistent with our mission 

• Directly supervise the Marketing Manager to support the implementation of a marketing plan 

• Represent Havern School at various gatherings and conferences in order to disseminate information about Havern School, as appropriate to admissions program 

• Assume active membership in organizations that support the mission and direction of the school including the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS), National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), and other professional associations related to the position 

• Form and maintain strong relationships with local elementary and middle schools, as well as private practice professionals 

Admissions:

• Foster appropriate relationships with parents and guardians, providing guidance to potential placement at Havern while acknowledging the whole child through the admissions process.

• Represent Havern School to prospective students and parents through thoughtful communications, campus tours, and “shadow” days 

• Work collaboratively with administrators, faculty, and staff to make admissions decisions and communicate with applicants in a timely and sensitive way about those decisions

• Keep current with Havern School’s curriculum and professional development expectations for faculty and staff members

• Maintain current statistics/trends and best-practice admission procedures 

Transition and Impact:

• Foster ongoing relationships with families as they approach the time of transition to their next school

• Oversee the setting of long-term and short-term enrollment goals that utilizes a data-driven approach to enrollment management

• Attend and actively participate in all administrative team meetings to share out admissions and enrollment information

• Maintains relevant longitudinal statistics on all aspects of the admission and enrollment program and provides statistical reports as requested by Head of School

• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of three to five years experience in an Independent School setting, preferred

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills, including public speaking and print editing

• Strong project management skills and the ability to work individually and collaboratively under tight deadlines

• High ethical standards, sense of integrity, and respect for all constituents

• Sensitivity to economic, cultural, and familial situations embedded in the enrollment of a diverse student body

• Knowledge and understanding of multidisciplinary assessments to determine appropriate “fit” for the student's successful learning through Havern School’s education program, preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree, preferred

Havern School offers a full package of benefits including health, dental, life insurance, and retirement.

Please look at our website for more information about our school: www.havernschool.org  If you are interested in the position please submit a cover letter and resume to Molly Buttitta, Interim Head of School at [email protected].