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AIM Academy www.aimpa.org

AIM Academy is seeking a full-time Lower School teacher to support our 2nd Grade team. Responsibilities include implementing AIM’s curriculum, utilizing Lower School routines and procedures with consistency, crafting narrative comments at the end of each marking period, and developing lesson plans, homework assignments, and assessments for the following subjects: homeroom, reading, writing, math, and ideally WILSON® Reading System.AIM Lower School teachers regularly collaborate to discuss student work, share best practices, and assess student progress. In addition, teachers are expected to form and maintain positive relationships with students’ families, including regular home-school communication and attendance at family conferences. All teachers are invited to participate in a variety of robust professional development opportunities throughout the academic year.Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, attending faculty meetings, ordering instructional materials and supplies, developing Back-to-School Night presentations, attending a number of AIM community after-school events, and other duties as assigned by Administration throughout the school year. AIM seeks instructors who are committed to collegiality and have high expectations for all students. The ideal candidate will have certification in Elementary/Special Education and WILSON® Reading System. Prior experience teaching students with language-based learning differences and familiarity with the Responsive Classroom approach is preferred. Since AIM Academy is dedicated to the work of equity and diversity, candidates should value engaging in open dialogue, questioning, confronting assumptions, and attuning to all voices. We invite you to read our “Equity and Diversity Statement” located on our website at www.aimpa.org.  

The Director of Annual Giving works closely with the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO), the Chief Development Officer (CDO) and other key members of the Advancement and Alumni Relations team to lead and set the strategic direction for the Mercersburg Annual Fund.  Their primary responsibilities include managing a team of Annual Fund staff members, supporting Annual Fund volunteers and soliciting leadership gifts to the Annual Fund. Job Duties:Leads a team to meet Mercersburg’s Annual Fund goals. Creates, monitors, and evaluates the annual plan, as well as short- and long-term goals. Provides status reports for internal and external distribution.Directs all staff activity relating to the Mercersburg Annual Fund.Develops direct mail, social media and digital solicitation plans.Secures annual gifts through personal solicitation and pledge fulfillment outreach.Assigns potential donors to appropriate staff and volunteer solicitors.Helps manage the solicitation and outreach efforts for the William Mann Irvine Society (WMIS), the school’s annual leadership giving society.Provides direction and assistance for special programs such as phonathons, reunions, senior class gift, Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC), etc.Recruits, trains, and supports volunteers who demonstrate the interest, ability and commitment to advance the Mercersburg Annual Fund including; White Key giving committee, the Giving Committee of the Alumni Council, Class Agents, and Reunion Chairs.With support from the Advancement Communications Manager, creates all marketing materials, appeal letters, online solicitations, pledge reminders, acknowledgement letters, etc.Works closely with Donor Relations to implement appropriate donor recognition programs for young alumni and leadership donors to the Mercersburg Annual Fund. Writes for school publications to promote  Annual Fund priorities.Supports activities, initiatives and events sponsored by the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations as needed to help reach the office goals.View Full Position Description and Apply Now: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2562225

Talk School is seeking a part-time reading specialist ….. Expected hours are Monday-Thursday, 9:30am-1:00pm. Training til July 23rd and position starts on September 3rd. The reading specialist will support the literacy program for students ages 3-21 including the administration of assessments and their use in instructional planning, delivery of small group and individualized instruction, collaboration with other members of the teaching staff, and communication of progress with families.Responsibilities:Administer, score, and analyze reading skills assessmentsCollaborate with teachers, OTs, and SLPs on IEP goalsProvide small group and individual instructionMonitor progress on IEP goals and on curriculum-based assessments to guide instructionShare knowledge of best practices and guide staff on how to best support students’ reading programming in the classroomQualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Reading Instruction (or related field) required, Master’s degree in Reading Instruction preferredThree or more years of experience as a reading specialist or reading teacher preferredCertification in Wilson or Orton-Gillingham preferredKnowledge of the Science of Reading and best practices that align with reading instruction Experience administering and analyzing reading assessmentsExcellent organizational, communication, writing, time management, and interpersonal skillsThe ability to collaborate and co-teach with other members of the staffCommitment to ongoing professional growth and developmentAppreciation for neurodivergent students and a commitment to providing the highest quality education using a strengths-based modelTo apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Melinda Kotler, Executive Director ([email protected])

Greene Towne Montessori School, located in Center City, Philadelphia, is dedicated to providing a stimulating learning environment for children ages 18 months through 6 years, consistent with the values and principles developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. Greene Towne Montessori School instills in young children an understanding of learning as a personal process, a sense of agency in building self and community, and the joy of possibility. Greene Towne Montessori School provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, national origin, disability, ancestry, citizenship, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Westtown School www.westtown.edu

Westtown School is an independent, Quaker co-educational, pre-K to 12 college preparatory day and boarding school located in suburban West Chester, PA, approximately 30 miles from Philadelphia. On a beautiful 600-acre campus, Westtown offers facilities where our committed faculty and staff inspire and prepare our students to be stewards and leaders of a better world.

The Miquon School miquon.org

Founded in 1932 in a tradition of Progressive education that is strongly upheld today, Miquon is an independent, coeducational elementary school just outside Philadelphia for children in Nursery (age 3) through the 6th grade. The school enrolls approximately 150 students in mixed-age groups, typically 18-22 children in size.Miquon is dedicated to honoring childhood, using innovative student-centered teaching practices, and developing children's knowledge of and appreciation for the environment. Time spent outside on our nearly 11-acre campus including woods, fields, and a creek is an integral part of every child’s Miquon experience. We value independent thinking, varied individual and collaborative approaches to learning, authentic assessment methods, and creative, child-focused approaches to curriculum development.The Miquon School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation in the employment of staff, admission of students, granting of financial aid, or the administration of school policies. We are a community that is diverse along ethnic, economic, and religious lines and seek applicants who represent and broaden that diversity. 

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Holy Child Academy seeks a dynamic and results-oriented professional for the role of Director of Development and Alumni Relations. In its 97 year, HCA offers outstanding academic, performing arts, and athletic programs for students in Nursery through eighth grade. As a Catholic, independent school, HCA is proud of its 97-year history and its diverse community, welcoming families of all faiths. The Director will join a collegial team of professionals committed to meeting the needs of children in a joyful, creative learning environment.Reporting to the Head of School, the Director of Development and Alumni Relations is responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising plan to achieve the Academy’s annual and long-range financial goals. The Director also is responsible for engaging and cultivating relationships with the Academy’s alumni. Primary responsibilities include promoting and growing the Annual Fund, building resources for financial aid through the Pennsylvania EITC/OSTC tax credit program, planning and executing fundraising and donor events including the school’s annual benefit and silent auction, and managing the Development Office database.Qualified candidates will possess two to five years of experience in fundraising coupled with a commitment to the value of private education and a desire to advance the mission and philosophy of Holy Child Academy. The successful candidate will possess outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills, a self-directed and entrepreneurial spirit, mature judgment, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with trustees, parents, alumni, and faculty and staff colleagues. Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage social media are essential for the position in addition to proficiency with Microsoft Office products to manage data, prepare Board reports and make presentations. Experience working with fundraising software programs such as Raiser’s Edge as well as experience managing EITC/OSTC tax credit programs would be preferred. Experience working with trustees and managing Board committees is also preferred. A Bachelor’s degree is required along with the ability to work some nights and weekends and travel locally.Holy Child Academy is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse mix of talented and passionate professionals. We welcome educators who will advance our mission of educating boys and girls of all faiths, races, and ethnicities in an environment of trust, respect, and inclusion, preparing students to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.Forward resumes to [email protected]

At the Waldorf School of Philadelphia, students are engaged learners, a diverse community surrounds the children with love, and dedicated teachers cultivate capacities like curiosity and compassion, which distinguish our graduates in high school, college, and throughout their lives.The Waldorf School of Philadelphia is proud of our reputation as a vibrant learning community where education is based on a deep understanding of the developing child. Our interdisciplinary approach develops our students’ ability to think critically and to make a difference, as leaders with a strong moral compass.We apply the innovative educational philosophy and curriculum developed by Rudolf Steiner in a contemporary context, and offer a comprehensive liberal arts education. We uphold a standard of excellence and integrity in academics, arts, and human relationships. Our school honors and values each child and family and actively celebrates and works to deepen diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in our community, through self-study, collaborative work, and a robust financial aid program. We strive to deepen our understanding of each other and the world through the lenses of heritage, identity, and social justice.