Open Positions
Operations Lead
One-of-a-kind school on the coast near Half Moon Bay, CA, is searching for one highly skilled, energetic and experienced Operations Lead for the 2019/20 school year
ABOUT WILKINSON SCHOOL
- Small school environment: enrollment of 50-60 TK-8th grade students in four classrooms, each class composed of 2 or 3 consecutive grade levels
- Our commitment to maintaining small classroom sizes helps staff to build strong relationships with students, and facilitates an education that best suits the strengths and needs of each individual student
- Our staff culture promotes mutual support and respect
- Wilkinson School promotes respect and support of community, nature, and the world around us
JOB SUMMARY:
- Full-time position, open immediately
- Have primary responsibility for day-to-day operational duties
- Manage office staff and facility vendors
- Supervise school marketing, communications, and fundraising staff
- Manage scheduling of school field trips, annual multi-week trip, and special classes
- Manage admissions process and school budgets
- Perform in-house HR functions (e.g., payroll, benefits, etc.)
- Build community, foster parent-involvement, attend school events, and serve as a parent point-of-contact
- Supervise/manage after school program; assist with management of Summer Camp
- Competitive salary with benefits - will be based on qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be highly personable, and have a welcoming presence
- BA or MA degree in Business, Marketing, School Administration or related field
- Five or more years’ experience in business administration or operations required; two or more years’ experience with school operations preferred
- Excellent relationship-building, management and community-engagement skills
- Strong problem-solving and consensus-building abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Value strong relationships with staff members, students, and parent community
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your resume and a cover email to Mike Needels (Vice-Chair Wilkinson School Board of Directors) at needelsm@yahoo.com
Wilkinson School is an equal opportunity employer.
Middle School Teacher
One-of-a-kind school on the coast near Half Moon Bay, CA, is searching for one highly skilled, energetic and experienced Middle School Teacher for the 2020/21 school year
ABOUT WILKINSON SCHOOL
- Small school environment: enrollment of 50-60 TK-8 th grade students in four classrooms, each class composed of 2 or 3 consecutive grade levels
- Our commitment to maintaining small classroom sizes helps staff to build strong relationships with students, and facilitates an education that best suits the strengths and needs of each individual student
- Our staff culture promotes mutual support and the flexibility for each teacher to follow their own passions in education
- Wilkinson School promotes respect and support of community, nature, and the world around us
JOB SUMMARY:
- Full-time position beginning in the 2020/21 school year
- At Wilkinson, middle school teachers lead lessons in multiple subject areas, including math, language arts, and social studies; supported by aides and various specialists who teach music, science, art, and more
- Work closely with approx. fifteen 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students in a single combined class
- Emphasis is placed on experiential and hands-on learning activities
- Competitive salary with benefits - will be based on qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be highly personable, and have a welcoming presence
- BA or MA in Education, or BA or MA in other field plus a teaching credential
- 2 or more years’ experience teaching middle school grades (6th , 7th , 8th ) preferred
- Experience teaching middle school-level math is a plus
- Experience teaching students with learning differences is a plus
- Value being part of a small school community
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Value strong relationships with each student and staff member
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your resume and a cover email to Mike Needels (Vice-Chair Wilkinson School Board of Directors) at needelsm@yahoo.com
Wilkinson School is an equal opportunity employer.