Germantown Academy, located in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, is seeking qualified, experienced candidates for a full-time position of Database Operations Manager, beginning as soon as possible. This is a 12-month position which offers an excellent array of benefits and a highly competitive salary.   The Academy, founded in 1759, is a non-sectarian, coeducational, college preparatory school of more than 1,100 students in Grades PK-12, located in the northwest suburbs of Philadelphia on a campus of 126 acres.

Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds.  At Germantown Academy, we are committed to creating a learning environment that is as diverse as the broader, global world of which we are a part.  We value this diversity because it makes us a stronger community, enriches our thinking, and helps us to develop our collaborative spirit. Qualified applicants will meet the following criteria:

Position Purpose:

The Database Operations Manager is responsible for the performance, integrity, maintenance, and security of all school databases. He/she will also be involved in streamlining all data related processes and act as a resource for the training of end users and administrative departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and administer all school databases, including the Student Information System(Veracross)
• Coordinate and lead the implementation and upgrade of all school databases
• Coordinate synchronization of data between applications using APIs, scripts, or imports and exports
• Standardize, document, and maintain data handling procedures for all database users
• Run regular reports to verify and ensure data integrity of all school databases
• Populate all student record school databases in preparation for the upcoming academic year
• Provide data customization when necessary (i.e. create templates, queries, crystal reports)
• Assist and support the school registrar when necessary
• Serve as liaison for all employees using the student information systems
• Provide formal and informal training to Veracross end users

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Information Technology related field
• Three years of experience in the field or in a related area
• Experience working with and maintaining complex relational databases
• Experience using and maintaining Blackbaud and Veracross products or equivalent (preferred)
• Experience using the Microsoft Office suite (Excel required)
• Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot and resolve database problems
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task with a high degree of accuracy in a busy environment
• Strong organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate within a diverse community and build strong working relationships
• Demonstrable knowledge in custom reporting tools such as Excel, Crystal  Reports and Tableau
• Project management skills

Candidates who meet these criteria should apply online at:

https://www.germantownacademy.net/about/work-ga

Germantown Academy, located in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, is seeking qualified, experienced candidates for the position of Administrative Assistant, beginning as soon as possible. This is a 10-month part-time position which offers a highly competitive salary.   The Academy, founded in 1759, is a non-sectarian, coeducational, college preparatory school of more than 1,100 students in Grades PK-12, located in the northwest suburbs of Philadelphia on a campus of 126 acres.

Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds.  At Germantown Academy, we are committed to creating a learning environment that is as diverse as the broader, global world of which we are a part.  We value this diversity because it makes us a stronger community, enriches our thinking, and helps us to develop our collaborative spirit.

Position Purpose: The Lower School Administrative Assistant reports to the Head of Lower School and to the Assistant to the Head of Lower School.  He/she supports general administrative tasks of the lower school; assists administrators, faculty, students and parents; welcomes visitors; and attends to the daily operations of the Lower School. This individual is responsive to concerns and needs as they arise, presenting a professional and gracious demeanor that reinforces the culture of Germantown Academy as a welcoming and friendly school.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Be welcoming, kind, and helpful to the community
• Contact parents as needed to confirm attendance and dismissal plans
• Coordinate with after school program to confirm students’ attendance and dismissal plans
• Input and update student record information in collaboration with school database manager
• Properly track purchases and purchase orders
• ·Manage and maintain student files
• Prepare and process emails and multiple bulk mailings
• Respond to parent phone calls and emails as needed
• Support the head and assistant division head’s calendar as needed
• Support divisional tasks, memos, and communications as needed by the office team
• Proofread administrative communications, newsletters, and presentations as needed
• Liaise with technology department as needed to support online and data management systems in lower school
• Create, update, and manage the online lower school, master, family and web calendars, communicating updates to the communications department and to faculty as needed
• Create, update, and manage online platforms with the updated policies, procedures, duties, and other logistics
• Prepare and manage online sign-up system for meetings, field trips, conferences and other events
• Order catering, set up and breakdown of faculty events/meetings
• Reserve facilities for meetings and special events using online scheduling system as needed
• Sign-in visitors using the Raptor visitor management system when needed

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate college degree
• Extremely organized and detail oriented
• Completes tasks with high level of accuracy
• Can focus on and manage multiple tasks efficiently and productively
• Demonstrates confidentiality and discretion with workplace information
• Expertise with technology and with data-base entry in particular
• Expertise with Microsoft Word, Google Apps, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Able to take direction and feedback
• Able to work as part of a team
• Client centered orientation
• A professional, friendly, patient, and welcoming presence

Candidates who meet these criteria should apply online at:

https://www.germantownacademy.net/about/work-ga

Germantown Academy, located in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, is seeking qualified, experienced candidates for a per diem position of Non-Teaching Assistant, beginning August 28^th. This is a per diem position that offers competitive compensation of $150.00 per day. The Academy, founded in 1759, is a non-sectarian, coeducational, college preparatory school of more than 1,100 students in Grades PK-12, located in the northwest suburbs of Philadelphia on a campus of 126 acres.

Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds.  At Germantown Academy, we are committed to creating a learning environment that is as diverse as the broader, global world of which we are a part.  We value this diversity because it makes us a stronger community, enriches our thinking, and helps us to develop our collaborative spirit.

Position Purpose:

The Non-Teaching Assistant (NTA) is a school employee who is responsible for supporting the daily non-instructional routines of the school day. The position runs from 7:45 AM-3:15PM daily, plus one afternoon per week of after school care until 5:15PM.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the health and safety of students by following established health and safety protocols and maintaining the school environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner
• Monitor and supervise students during non-instructional times (lunch, outdoor and indoor recess, class transitions throughout the building)
• Assisting with lunch protocols
• Monitor and supervise groups of up to 15 students during live-streamed instruction on campus
• Support after school program staffing 1 day/week until 5:15PM
• Preparing teaching materials for teachers
• Light clerical work
• Delivering items to classrooms throughout the day
• Escorting children to the nurse and throughout the building as needed
• Other non-instructional duties as assigned by administrators
• Monitor, supervise and engage students in the full day programming during Conference and In-Service Days
• Serve in a substitute teaching role as needed (with previous teaching experience only)

Qualifications:

• A high school degree or GED is required; Some post-secondary education preferred
• Experience working with children preferred
• Demonstrate professional responsibility, a friendly attitude and good judgement
• Demonstrate effective and appropriate interpersonal relationships with students, faculty, parents and staff.
• Collaborative and flexible work style
• Strong attention to detail and follow through with routines and protocols
• Demonstrate strong work ethic, attendance, and punctuality

Candidates who meet these criteria should apply online at: https://www.germantownacademy.net/about/work-ga

Germantown Academy, located in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, is seeking qualified, experienced candidates for the position of Assistant Group Supervisor, beginning August 2020. This is a 10-month position which offers an excellent array of benefits and a highly competitive salary.   The Academy, founded in 1759, is a non-sectarian, coeducational, college preparatory school of more than 1,100 students in Grades PK-12, located in the northwest suburbs of Philadelphia on a campus of 126 acres. At Germantown Academy, we are committed to creating a learning environment that is as diverse as the broader, global world of which we are a part.  We value this diversity because it makes us a stronger community, enriches our thinking, and helps us to develop our collaborative spirit.

Position Purpose: Reporting to the Director, the Assistant Group Supervisor will assist in his or her room as directed by the Group Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities: 

1. The Assistant Group Supervisor will assist and implement the daily activities of the group under the guidance and direction of the Group Supervisor.
2. He or she is responsible for the health, safety and care of the children enrolled in the child care center, which includes but is not limited to feeding meals and snacks, potty training, changing diapers and any other bathroom needs, washing hands and faces to ensure the cleanliness of the children.
3. He or she will coordinate the activities and supervise the aides in absence of the group supervisor.

Qualifications:

An Assistant Group Supervisor must possess one of the following qualifications:

1.  A high school diploma or a GED certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field; or
2. A high school diploma or a GED certificate including 600 or more hours of secondary training related to age and training; or
3. A high school diploma or GED certificate 15 hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and one year experience with children; or
4. A high school diploma or a GED certificate and completion or a post-secondary training curriculum described in section 3270(c) of the DPW handbook; or
5. A high school diploma or a GED certificate and two years of experience with children.

In addition, an Assistant Group Supervisor must be warm and enjoy working with young children.  He or she must be willing to assist the children in all aspects of their personal care and hygiene, proper nutrition and interactions with other children.  Working cooperatively with other members of the Child Care team is necessary for the well-being and safety of the children.

Candidates who meet these criteria should apply online at: https://www.germantownacademy.net/about/work-ga

Germantown Academy, located in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, is seeking qualified, experienced candidates for the position of Child Care Center Substitute Teacher, beginning August 2020. This is a 10-month position which offers a highly competitive salary.   The Academy, founded in 1759, is a non-sectarian, coeducational, college preparatory school of more than 1,100 students in Grades PK-12, located in the northwest suburbs of Philadelphia on a campus of 126 acres. At Germantown Academy, we are committed to creating a learning environment that is as diverse as the broader, global world of which we are a part.  We value this diversity because it makes us a stronger community, enriches our thinking, and helps us to develop our collaborative spirit.

Position Purpose: Reporting to the Director, a substitute teacher will assist in his or her room on an on-call, as needed basis.

Key Responsibilities: 

1. A substitute will assist and implement the daily activities of the group under the guidance and direction of the Group Supervisor, or an assistant group supervisor.
2. He or she is responsible for the health, safety and care of the children enrolled in the child care center, which includes but is not limited to feeding meals and snacks, potty training, changing diapers and any other bathroom needs, washing hands and faces to ensure the cleanliness of the children.
3. He or she will help coordinate the activities.

Qualifications:

A Substitute must possess the minimum of:

1. A high school diploma or a GED certificate
2. Two years of experience with children

In addition, a substitute teacher must be warm and enjoy working with young children.  He or she must be willing to assist the children in all aspects of their personal care and hygiene, proper nutrition and interactions with other children.  Working cooperatively with other members of the Child Care team is necessary for the well-being and safety of the children.

Candidates who meet these criteria should apply online at: https://www.germantownacademy.net/about/work-ga

Germantown Academy, located in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, is seeking qualified, experienced candidates for a full-time position of Part-Time Security Guard, beginning as soon as possible. The Academy, founded in 1759, is a non-sectarian, coeducational, college preparatory school of more than 1,100 students in Grades PK-12, located in the northwest suburbs of Philadelphia on a campus of 126 acres.

Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds.  At Germantown Academy, we are committed to creating a learning environment that is as diverse as the broader, global world of which we are a part.  We value this diversity because it makes us a stronger community, enriches our thinking, and helps us to develop our collaborative spirit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor the Locker Rooms and Hallway in the Lavino, Field House and Field House annex.
• Assist with teams, parents and visitors with schedule and event locations.
• Report suspicious, unusual activity or unsafe conditions to Security or Maintenance.
• Assist with the Laundry, Lost and Found and general maintaining of the Equipment and Laundry rooms.
• Collect lost or misplaced items and place in appropriate Lost and Found.
• Assist with Athletic equipment and game setups.
• All other duties as needed or directed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum two years prior experience in loss prevention.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Good communication skills.
• TIPS Training.
• Ability to recognize drug and alcohol abuse.
• Ability to communicate through a portable radio. 
• Must have valid driver’s license & clean driving record

Education:

• A high school diploma or equivalent

Candidates who meet these criteria should apply online at:

https://www.germantownacademy.net/about/work-ga

Germantown Academy, a coeducational PreK-12 independent school with 1,100 students in Fort Washington, PA (suburban Philadelphia), seeks a full-time, experienced Lower School Math Specialist to start in August 2021.  Salary range is highly competitive and commensurate with experience.  Germantown Academy offers an excellent array of benefits. 

Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds.  At Germantown Academy, we are committed to creating a learning environment that is as diverse as the broader, global world of which we are a part.  We value this diversity because it makes us a stronger community, enriches our thinking, and helps us to develop our collaborative spirit.

Position Purpose:  Collaborate with Lower School administrators, teachers, and division math department heads to coordinate, align, implement, and review the core math program including curriculum, assessment, evaluation, and parent education.  Guide and support teachers in developing their math instructional program through collaborative coaching, resource sharing, and offering individual, small group, and large group professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

1.)    Work collaboratively with Lower School administration and faculty to provide leadership in maintaining and reviewing the math curriculum framework, resources, and materials, and guiding meaningful professional development for instruction, assessment, and evaluation.

2.)    Teach and/or co-teach math classes in 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, and 5^th grades daily.

3.)    Coordinate assessment, evaluation, and instructional support in mathematics:

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION : Identify the mathematical learning needs and appropriate instruction for individuals and small groups; Develop and coordinate the administration of math benchmark assessments for all K-5^th grade students; Work with admissions in the implementation of math assessments to applicants; Participate on the Student Support Team to offer suggestions and methods for implementing accommodations.

INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT: Support classroom teachers and students through strategic co-planning, modeling, co-teaching and small group instruction.  In addition to skills-focused lessons; Provide small group support to meet students’ needs; Communicate with parents regarding students needing support via emails, phone calls, and conferences; Coordinate with Montgomery County Intermediate Unit math support teacher, identifying students who qualify for additional support and scheduling and coordinating that support with classroom teachers; Write progress reports in conjunction with classroom teacher reports; Attend Parent/Teacher conferences as needed.

LEADERSHIP: Collaborate with teaching teams to build and deliver a math curriculum that is sequential across and within grades; Participate in and offer professional development opportunities both for teachers and families in differentiated math instruction; Serve on committees throughout the school; Coordinate with Middle and Upper School math department chairs to preserve a PreK-12 math scope and sequence; commitment to accelerate student achievement in math in preparation for transition to Pre-Algebra in sixth grade.

4.)    Serve as a liaison to the parent community to respond to questions about the math curriculum, review of individual student assessments as needed, and offer parent education workshops.

5.)    Other duties as assigned to all faculty members.

Qualifications:

•  Undergraduate or graduate degree in Elementary or Early Childhood Education
• Graduate degree in Education
• 5 years or more lead elementary classroom experience required
• Administrative experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• A professional, friendly, patient and welcoming presence
• Able to take initiative and demonstrate strong leadership
• Strong interpersonal skills and team orientation
• Strong interest in developing coaching skills with teachers
• Able to take direction and feedback
• Organized: Can focus on and manage multiple tasks efficiently and productively
• Strong understanding of how to use various forms of data to evaluate student performance and determine interventions, as well as to evaluate overall program effectiveness
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Google Classroom, Outlook and Excel.

Candidates who meet these criteria should apply online by January 29, 2021 at:

https://www.germantownacademy.net/about/work-ga

Germantown Academy, located in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, is seeking qualified, experienced candidates for a full-time position of Middle School History Teacher to start in August 2021. This is a 10-month position which offers an excellent array of benefits and a highly competitive salary. The Academy, founded in 1759, is a non-sectarian, coeducational, college preparatory school of more than 1,100 students in Grades PK-12, located in the northwest suburbs of Philadelphia on a campus of 126 acres.

Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds.  At Germantown Academy, we are committed to creating a learning environment that is as diverse as the broader, global world of which we are a part.  We value this diversity because it makes us a stronger community, enriches our thinking, and helps us to develop our collaborative spirit. Qualified applicants will meet the following criteria:

• BA in history or related; Master’s degree history, education, or related field strongly preferred
• Experience teaching Middle School; experience teaching a range of history topics preferred
• Ability to employ varied methods of instruction and assessment and to integrate new skills and innovative methodologies in the classroom
• Ability to serve as an Advisor to 10-12 Middle School students
• Participation in Middle School life in meaningful ways outside the classroom (coaching, leading extracurricular activities, etc.) strongly preferred

Candidates who meet these criteria should apply online at:

https://www.germantownacademy.net/about/work-ga

Germantown Academy, located in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, is seeking qualified, experienced candidates for a full-time position of Upper School Long-Term Biology Substitute Teacher from April- June 11, 2021. The substitute will teach three Biology 1 classes for approximately 10 weeks.  The Academy, founded in 1759, is a non-sectarian, coeducational, college preparatory school of more than 1,100 students in Grades PK-12, located in the northwest suburbs of Philadelphia on a campus of 126 acres.

Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds.  At Germantown Academy, we are committed to creating a learning environment that is as diverse as the broader, global world of which we are a part.  We value this diversity because it makes us a stronger community, enriches our thinking, and helps us to develop our collaborative spirit.

Qualified applicants will meet the following criteria:

• Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Biology/Science Education strongly preferred
• 5 years teaching experience (minimum)
• Ability to teach first-year Biology in-person and to students working remotely through Zoom

Candidates who meet these criteria should apply online at:

https://www.germantownacademy.net/about/work-ga

Germantown Academy, a coeducational PreK-12 independent school with 1,100 students in Fort Washington, PA, seeks experienced, dynamic Upper School Math Teachers to be available to substitute when needed. There are no health or tuition remission benefits associated with this position. Qualified applicants will meet the following criteria:

Upper School Substitute Math Teacher

• Bachelor’s/Masters/MEd or PhD in Math
• Minimum of 1 year teaching experience at the high school level
• Ability to teach a range of math classes from Algebra 1 through Calculus
• Ability to teach Statistics preferred

Candidates who meet these criteria should apply online at: https://www.germantownacademy.net/about/work-ga

AP CALCULUS TEACHER

CAPITAL NORMAL UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL

BEIJING - CHINA

The Curriculum Partnership Program at Capital Normal University High School, a coeducational program that follows an AP curriculum, seeks a full-time, experienced, dynamic calculus teacher to start in August 2015.Salary is commensurate with experience. CNUHS offers an excellent array of benefits, including housing, health insurance, and a travel stipend. In addition to an interest in Chinese culture, excellent communication skills and the desire to be a part of a dynamic team, qualified applicants will meet the following criteria:

• BS in Mathematics or related discipline (minimum)
• AP AB and BC Calculus teaching experience
• Two years teaching experience or secondary school teacher’s certification
• Experience teaching AP Statistics preferred
• In addition to classroom instruction, teachers are expected to supervise weekly study halls, act as a sponsor for one of the many student run clubs, and attend all school wide functions.

Candidates who meet these criteria should apply online at:

https://www.germantownacademy.net/about/work-ga

AP CHEMISTRY TEACHER

CAPITAL NORMAL UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL

BEIJING - CHINA

The Curriculum Partnership Program at CNUHS, a coeducational program that follows an AP curriculum, seeks a full-time, experienced, dynamic Chemistry teacher to start in August 2019.The program prepares students for bachelor’s degree programs and life at North American colleges and universities through a western style curriculum where at least half of their course load is taught entirely in English. Students are expected to engage in classroom discussions and demonstrations, create and execute presentations, and visit teachers during office hours. In addition to classroom instruction, teachers are expected to supervise weekly study halls, act as a sponsor for one of the many student run clubs, and attend all school wide functions.

Salary is commensurate with experience. CNUHS offers an excellent array of benefits, including housing, health insurance, and a travel stipend. In addition to an interest in Chinese culture, qualified applicants will meet the following criteria:

• BS in Chemistry (minimum)
• AP Chemistry teaching experience
• Applicants must have two years teaching experience or a secondary school teacher’s certification
• Flexibility, creativity, patience and outstanding communication skills are a must

Candidates who meet these criteria should apply online at:

https://www.germantownacademy.net/about/work-ga

AP PHYSICS TEACHER

CAPITAL NORMAL UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL

BEIJING – CHINA

The Curriculum Partnership Program at Capital Normal University High School (Beijing, China), seeks a full-time, experienced, dynamic Physics teacher to start in August 2019. The program prepares students for bachelor’s degree programs and life at North American colleges and universities through a western style curriculum where at least half of their course load is taught entirely in English. Students are expected to engage in classroom discussions and demonstrations, create and execute presentations, and visit teachers during office hours. In addition to classroom instruction, teachers are expected to supervise weekly study halls, act as a sponsor for one of the many student run clubs, and attend all school wide functions.

Salary is commensurate with experience. CNU High School offers an excellent array of benefits, including housing, health insurance, and a travel stipend. In addition to an interest in Chinese culture and the desire to be a part of a dynamic team, qualified applicants will meet the following criteria:

• Applicants must have two years teaching experience or a Master’s Degree in a related discipline
• Bachelor of Science degree in Physics is required
• Preference will be given to teachers who have an international background or experience and two years teaching experience
• Advanced Placement or English as a Second Language teaching experience is highly desirable
• Flexibility, creativity, patience and outstanding communication skills is a must

Candidates who meet these criteria should apply online at:

https://www.germantownacademy.net/about/work-ga