St. Andrew's Schools

Position:         K-12 Office Manager
Type:                Full-time, year-round, salaried position – exempt
Start Date:     Immediate

Position Description
St. Andrew’s Schools is looking for a K-12 Office Manager. This position will work under the direction of the Principals and provide a wide range of administrative-level staff support, coordination and liaison functions for the school. This position offers a great opportunity to manage a broad range of responsibilities, acquire new skills, and work independently and collaboratively with the Principals as well as the leadership team.

We are looking for someone who knows how to anticipate service; is a self-starter who naturally jumps in and helps; has genuine communication skills using tact, discretion and judgment; and who understands the importance of being reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented in a diverse academic environment.

About St. Andrew’s Schools
Established in 1867 as Oahu’s first all-girls school, St. Andrew’s Schools fosters broad-minded awareness in every arena with a personalized curriculum that encourages children to discover their most expansive and courageous selves.

A transformational thinker and leader, our founder, Queen Emma Kaleleonālani dedicated herself to serving the health, educational and spiritual needs of her people. Known and loved for her humanitarian efforts throughout the islands, Queen Emma recognized the need for young girls to have access to a high-quality education and in 1867, founded the St. Andrew’s Priory School for Girls. Since the founding of The Priory more than 150 years ago, St. Andrew’s has grown to include The Prep, a K-6 boys school, and Queen Emma Preschool. Today, the students of St. Andrew’s Schools honor Queen Emma by perpetuating her legacy of compassion and leadership.

This is a full-time, year-round, salaried position offering a generous benefits package including retirement plan, health benefits, paid vacation, and more. This position works through school closures (Spring Break, Winter Break, and Summer) except when school administrative offices are closed or as directed by the Head of School.

Qualifications
St. Andrew’s Schools is seeking a candidate who has a Bachelor's degree (preferably in business or related fields) and three years of related work experience. Successful candidates will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, creativity, strong problem-solving skills and the agility with complex issues. Candidates will need to work both collaboratively and independently, pay attention to detail, and effectively manage all school projects and meet deadlines.

Specific Responsibilities

• Manages the K-12 front office, assisting students, families, faculty and staff in a courteous, friendly, and professional manner.
• Communicates and works together frequently with academic and business administrative staff to ensure smooth functioning of educational programs.
• Provides day-to-day support to the Principals by anticipating and performing the needed administrative tasks, including;
  • Independently researching and prioritizes incoming issues and referring them to the appropriate persons for action, and/or response.
  • Anticipating questions/problems and proactively preparing answers/solutions.
  • Tracking inquiries to ensure that resolution has been provided.
  • Researching, editing, and preparing supporting materials for meetings and presentations.
  • Coordinating and monitoring the flow of correspondence within the office, including ensuring documents requiring the Principal’s signature(s) are accurate and complete, drafting routine correspondence, and creating and maintaining templates for frequently needed correspondence.
  • Proactively arranging for and cross-training backup when unavailable.
• Coordinates projects/events and communicates information from the Principals’ offices, including handling logistics for meetings, K-12 school events, faculty orientation and professional development days, and other special events.
• Coordinates with the Principals to ensure that all K-12 educational materials and correspondences are properly created and transmitted. Includes program-related materials such as the Faculty Guidelines, Parent-Student Handbooks, curriculum guides, and parent mailings.
• Updates the Faculty Portal for consistent and accurate communication.
• Documents procedures and protocols for project workflow.
• Manages the St. Andrew’s Schools Professional Growth budget. Registers attendees for professional growth events, both on and off campus.
• Coordinates the K-12 Master Calendar with the Executive Assistant to the Head of School.
• Assists in developing office operating policies and procedures, including evaluating office functions and recommending changes as needed, and ensuring that office operations comply with policy provisions and standards.
• Exercises sound judgment in decision-making, is flexible, has ability to anticipate, recognize and resolve internal and constituent issues.
• Communicates accurate and thorough information in a timely manner.
• Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive situations appropriately in a positive, professional, and courteous manner.
• Performs special assignments as assigned.

How to Apply
To apply for this position, please prepare a letter of interest, résumé and contact information for three professional references addressed to Mrs. Camille Michel, Executive Assistant to the Head of School. Please email the documents to cmichel@standrewsschools.org; include “K-12 Office Manager” in the subject line. All submissions will be received in confidence.

Deadline to apply: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

St. Andrew’s Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Position:          After School Care/Camp Coordinator
Type:                  Part-time, year-round, salaried position - exempt
Start Date:       Immediate

Position Description
Under the general supervision of the Director of Ancillary Programs, ASC/Camp Coordinator will be responsible for all St. Andrew’s Schools’ camp programs that take place during our day school and school breaks (winter, spring, and summer) and for the full operations of after school programs and activities. ASC is licensed through the Department of Human Services so all guidelines and licensing protocols must be followed.

About St. Andrew’s Schools
Established in 1867 as Oahu’s first all-girls school, St. Andrew’s Schools fosters broad-minded awareness in every arena with a personalized curriculum that encourages children to discover their most expansive and courageous selves.

A transformational thinker and leader, our founder, Queen Emma Kaleleonālani dedicated herself to serving the health, educational and spiritual needs of her people. Known and loved for her humanitarian efforts throughout the islands, Queen Emma recognized the need for young girls to have access to a high-quality education and in 1867, founded the St. Andrew’s Priory School for Girls. Since the founding of The Priory more than 150 years ago, St. Andrew’s has grown to include The Prep, a K-8 boys school, and Queen Emma Preschool. Today, the students of St. Andrew’s Schools honor Queen Emma by perpetuating her legacy of compassion and leadership.

Qualifications
St. Andrew’s Schools is seeking a candidate who has a Bachelor’s Degree preferably in educational, recreational or a related discipline with a minimum of five years professional experience creating and leading educational/recreational programs and experience working with adolescent children.

Successful candidates will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, creativity, and strong problem-solving skills.  Should have or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR certification. He/she will have proficient computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office, Google tools, e-mail, and Registration Management Systems and Student Information Systems such as Camp Brain. He/she must be knowledgeable about best practices in implementing educational and recreational programs. Candidates will need to work both collaboratively and independently, pay attention to detail, and effectively manage projects and meet deadlines.

Specific requirements for the ASC Coordinator include:

• Develop, plan and oversee the after school care program for students in grades kindergarten to 8th grade.
• Recruit, hire, supervise, evaluate, and train staff for all programs in consultation with the Director of Ancillary Programs.
• Maintain and update policies and procedures according to industry best practices.
• Meet regularly with the Director of Ancillary Programs for updates on students, staff and the ASC program.
• Provide incident reports to parents and to the Director of Ancillary Programs via log entries (coded ASC).
• Prepare for licensing and keep the licensing requirements up to date in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and the Director of Ancillary Programs.
• Organize room usage and accommodate room usage for others.
• Maintain open communication to parents, staff and school personnel.
• Develop budgets and review financial results with the Chief Financial Officer and the Director of Ancillary Programs.

Specific Requirements for the Camp Coordinator include:

• Design, deliver, and evaluate the camp program to meet the needs and interests of the target populations and ensure their delivery in a safe and quality manner.
• Remain current with information on the developmental needs of youth.
• Annually seek and analyze input from youth, families, and staff regarding the quality, safety, and enjoyment of the program and staff.
• Develop and implement crisis and risk management procedures.
• Design and ensure delivery of programs and activities appropriate to the camper population.
• Oversee the financial management to allow for adequate annual funding and to meet long-term goals.
• Develop and monitor budget for the camp operations.
• Develop and design long-term strategies for the camp program and facilities.
• Help design and implement a marketing plan to increase camper attendance and camp usage.
• Prepare and analyze enrollment trends.
• Develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies.
• Implement human resource management practices to recruit and retain staff.
• Recruit staff based on camper enrollment and program management requirements.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff.
• Oversee the daily operation of the camp including food service, program, business, camper and staff supervision, and health care.
• Oversee the management of the food service area through collaboration with the food service vendor and review of the food service program.
• Secure sufficient coverage in health care staff; implement health care plan.
• Along with the Director of Ancillary Programs, develop and oversee the business management functions of the camp including financial record keeping, office operations, camp store, etc.
• Along with the Registrar for camps, oversee the systematic approach to database management for campers, and their families.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external groups to ensure a smooth camp operation.
• Develop relationships with tour agents, parents and vendors to provide for the best camp experience and highest numbers of participants.

Hours
ASC: 2:40-5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Provides childcare on an as-needed basis for school-related activities.

Camp: 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday during school breaks.

How to Apply
This is a part-time, year-round, salaried position offering limited employee benefits including retirement plan, health benefits, and more. This position works through school closures (spring break, winter break, and summer) except as directed by the Head of School.

To apply, email a letter of interest, resume, salary requirements, and the names and contact information of three professional references to Alethia Donathan, Director of Ancillary Programs at adonathan@standrewsschools.org.  Include ASC/Camp Coordinator in the subject line. All submissions will be received in confidence.

Deadline to apply: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

St. Andrew’s Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer. 

Position: ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Long Term Substitute Teacher
Type: Long-term Substitute  (August 22-October 11, 2019)
Start Date: August 22, 2019 

Position Description 
The Priory at St Andrew’s Schools is looking for a long term substitute teacher for Fall quarter (August 22 - October 11) to teach ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi levels I-V and one section of Introductory Hawaiian. Classes are combined as follows: Hawaiian 1/2/3, Hawaiian 4/5, and Passport 8 (an 8th-grade introduction to language).  For combined level classes, the combined levels meet during the same class period. Instruction and curriculum are differentiated for each level.  Course text for levels 1-5 is Ka Lei Ha’aheo.  The course “Passport 8” utilizes a teacher developed workbook that will be provided.  This substitute should hold a BA and should be highly proficient in spoken and written Hawaiian. Those interested should contact Nichole Field, St. Andrew’s Schools-The Priory Upper School Principal at nfield@standrewsschools.org.   

The St. Andrew’s Schools teacher is professional, collaborative, and supportive of the school through her/his contributions. The teacher participates actively in professional development opportunities and reflective teaching practices; she/he is committed to working with all students and celebrates the diversity of St. Andrew’s Schools as reflected in our students, faculty, staff, and extended ‘ohana. She/he is comfortable managing the demands and pressures of the position.  Our teachers model flexibility, resilience, a growth mindset, mindfulness, and technological competence to our students in and outside the classroom. This position assumes that all general expectations and Basic Teacher Expectations (refer to Faculty Handbook) for all classroom teachers will be met.

Responsibilities
●      Adheres to and promotes the mission, vision, and educational philosophy of St. Andrew’s Schools
●      Creates a vibrant, active, and engaging learning environment in and out of the classroom, using research-based, developmentally appropriate teaching methodologies to engender critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, problem solving, and communication skills
●      Demonstrates knowledge of and proficiency in the Hawaiian language
●      Prepares course objectives and outlines course of study following curriculum guidelines, curriculum maps, and any school requirements as guided by the mission of St. Andrew’s Schools
●      Integrates meaningful and appropriate use of technology within the curriculum and maintains and updates classroom Canvas (website) on a weekly basis
●      Prepares and administers a variety of assessments; records results and provides timely feedback on students’ progress to students, parents, and colleagues
●      Tailors instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
●      Creates a warm and welcoming learning environment by facilitating the creation of group agreements in the classroom and actively guiding and supporting student interactions and relationships
●      Maintains order in the classroom and throughout common campus areas
●      Counsels students when students face academic and/or behavioral challenges
●      Discusses students’ academic and behavioral progress and areas for growth with parents/guardians and school administration
●      Maintains all records pertaining to student attendance and students’ progress
●      Communicates (orally and in writing) with students, parents, administrators, and colleagues about curriculum, children, and child development issues
●      Demonstrates good judgment concerning sensitive information and maintains confidentiality when needed
●      Displays a sensitive, cooperative and flexible demeanor in interactions with others
●      Keeps current in contemporary pedagogical thinking, strategies and techniques by reading professional journals and attendance at professional conferences, workshops and courses
●      Demonstrates professionalism through reliability, punctuality, participation in meetings and staff development opportunities
●      Demonstrates professionalism in personal appearance and self-care
●      Maintains personal integrity and respectful attitude in professional relationships
●      Communicates in a punctual, professional, and friendly manner with parents, colleagues, supervisors, and external community members
●      Collaborates with all departments and offices as required

Qualifications
St. Andrew’s Schools is seeking a substitute teacher for ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi levels I-V.  Substitute should hold a BA in any subject area and should be highly proficient in Hawaiian. 

Specific requirements include:
●      Ability to develop and implement curriculum, assessments, and utilize instructional best practices
●      Proficient computer skills with experience in the use of email, Microsoft Office, Google tools, and Learning Management Systems and Student Information Systems such as Canvas and PowerSchool
●      Knowledgeable about best practices in implementing educational technology in the classroom
●      Proven years of experience working with young children
●      Be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
●      Regularly use close and distance vision
●      Frequently stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit
●      Turn, bend, reach, and occasionally climb
●      Work in a climate-controlled classroom environment with moderate noise level

How to Apply
To apply, email a letter of interest (describing why you are interested in this position), resume, salary requirements, and the names and contact information of three professional references to nfield@standrewsschools.org. 

Deadline to apply: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

St. Andrew’s Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Position: Preschool Teacher (Queen Emma Preschool)
Type: Full-time, 12 month, salaried position - exempt
Start Date: Immediate

Position Description
At Queen Emma Preschool, the preschool teacher works with another teacher and an aide as a team to create a developmentally appropriate curriculum that supports the school’s values within a warm and nurturing learning environment. The preschool teacher is knowledgeable about the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional developmental stages of young children and skillfully engages in developmentally appropriate practices and adapts her/his instruction and day-to-day engagement with students to meet every child’s needs.  

The preschool teacher is professional, collaborative, and supportive of the Queen Emma Preschool through her/his contributions. The teacher participates actively in professional development opportunities and reflective teaching practices; she/he is committed to working with all students and celebrates the diversity of St. Andrew’s as reflected in our students, faculty, staff, and extended ‘ohana. She/he is comfortable managing the demands and pressures of the position. This position assumes that all general expectations and Basic Teacher Expectations (refer to Faculty Handbook) for all classroom teachers will be met.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to and promotes the mission, vision, and educational philosophy of St. Andrew’s Schools
• Creates a vibrant, active, and engaging learning environment in and out of the classroom, using research-based, developmentally appropriate teaching methodologies to engender critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, problem solving, and communication skills
• Demonstrates knowledge of child development, developmentally appropriate practices, and works cooperatively with the teachers and staff of the school to develop a student-centered, personalized curriculum based on learning through play
• Works together to prepare course objectives and plan for appropriate activities that support the curriculum and individual needs of the children as guided by the mission of St. Andrew’s Schools
• Integrates meaningful and appropriate use of technology within the curriculum
• Prepares and administers a variety of assessments; records results and provides timely feedback on students’ progress to parents, and colleagues
• Tailors instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Creates a warm and welcoming learning environment and actively guides and supports student interactions and relationships
• Maintains order in the classroom and throughout common campus areas
• Works with parents and guardians when children display behavioral challenges and seeks resources to support families
• Discusses students’ academic and behavioral progress and areas for growth with parents/guardians
• Maintains all records pertaining to student attendance and students’ progress
• Communicates (orally and in writing) with students, parents, administrators, and colleagues about curriculum, children, and child development issues
• Demonstrates good judgment concerning sensitive information and maintains confidentiality when needed
• Displays a sensitive, cooperative and flexible demeanor in interactions with others
• Keeps current in contemporary pedagogical thinking, strategies and techniques by reading professional journals and attendance at professional conferences, workshops and courses
• Demonstrates professionalism through reliability, punctuality, participation in meetings and staff development opportunities
• Demonstrates professionalism in personal appearance and self-care
• Maintains personal integrity and respectful attitude in professional relationships
• Communicates in a punctual, professional, and friendly manner with parents, colleagues, supervisors, and external community members
• Collaborates with administration, teachers, and staff
• Assumes other job-related duties assigned by the director

Qualifications
St. Andrew’s Schools is seeking an accomplished preschool teacher who has teaching experience and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or equivalent.

Specific requirements include:

• Ability to develop and implement curriculum, assessments, and utilize instructional best practices
• Proficient computer skills with experience in the use of email, Microsoft Office, and Google tools
• Knowledgeable about best practices in implementing educational technology in the classroom
• Proven years of experience working with young children
• Be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Regularly use close and distance vision
• Frequently stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit
• Turn, bend, reach, and occasionally climb

How to Apply
To apply, email a letter of interest (describing why you are interested in this position), resume, salary requirements, and the names and contact information of three professional references to sokoga@standrewsschools.org. Letters may be addressed to Preschool Director Susan Okoga. Include St. Andrew’s Schools Preschool Teacher in the subject line. All submissions will be received in confidence.

Deadline to apply: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

St. Andrew’s Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer.