St. Andrew's Schools

Position: Marketing & Communications Manager
Type: Full-time, year-round, salaried position – exempt
Start Date: Immediate

Position Description
Reporting to the Director of Admissions, the Marketing & Communications Manager will serve as the coordinator and manager of St. Andrew’s Schools’ communications, marketing and public relations efforts. This position works closely with the Director of Admissions and the Director of Institutional Advancement in creating and implementing a strategic multi-faceted marketing/communications program to enhance the visibility of the school and communicate effectively with all school constituents. The Manager will be responsible for school advertising, website and social media content, story writing, and photography, print materials, marketing data analysis, media relations, and all internal and external communications. Collaborating with multiple departments, the Manager will oversee the production of digital and print content that will enhance the visibility of the school and communicate effectively with all school constituents. St. Andrew’s Schools is a family of three schools - The Priory, The Prep and The Preschool - and is a place where each child is known and understood and celebrated for their unique talents. Each school provides a nurturing learning environment for our students and builds a rich family community that represents a diverse range of religious, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. A transformational thinker and leader, Queen Emma Kaleleonālani founded St. Andrew’s Priory School for Girls (The Priory) in 1867, making it the oldest all-girls school on Oʻahu. Celebrating our 152nd anniversary this year, The Priory continues to develop confident and creative thinkers and compassionate leaders through an innovative and individualized educational program for girls, grades K through 12. The Prep opened in the fall of 2014 and offers single-gender classes designed specifically for boys in grades K though 8. The Prep, located on Queen Emma Square, actively engages young boys in a learning environment that builds upon their strengths and interests. Named after our founder Queen Emma Kaleleonālani, Queen Emma Preschool (The Preschool) nurtures a love of learning through joyful discovery and play for children ages 2 through 5. The beautiful Nuʻuanu campus provides a foundational and natural learning environment designed to nourish a child’s innate sense of wonder and curiosity about the world. 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. This position entails after hours work, including evenings and some weekends, to cover school events or to handle emergency/urgent communication needs.

Responsibilities
• Serves as the school’s main project manager and content creator, providing oversight and direction as necessary
• Coordinates advertising, including ad buys and production timelines
• Serves as the Brand Manager for the school
• Assists in the implementation of the annual marketing plan for The Priory, The Prep, and The Preschool
• Produces, designs, writes, and edits the eNews
• Participates in school events and activities, posting real-time content to inform and engage the faculty, student body, and greater community
• Manages the school’s website and email marketing
• Identifies meaningful media opportunities highlighting school events and student accomplishments
• Maintains positive relationships with outside media contacts and vendors, including attending meetings as necessary
• Assists as needed at admission open house events and general awareness and outreach opportunities
• Works with individual academic departments and school offices to meet their cyclical design needs
• Assists with budget implementation and tracking
• Creates and designs a variety of creative projects for the school, including flyers, program covers, invitations, thank you cards, and event programs
• Creates advertisements for digital and print marketing for events (ie. Open Houses, Summer Programs, Winter Camp, Spring Camp, etc.) and general awareness
• Promotes student recruitment activities via targeted mailings and advertisements
• Researches and drafts news articles and in-bound marketing content
• Captures and edits video for quick-turnaround communications needs
• Coordinates and directs outside videographers for enrollment, advancement, and other marketing video needs, including website video
• Other duties as assigned to support the school’s mission, vision, and brand

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required, MA preferably in English, journalism, communications, marketing or a related discipline, and minimum of five years professional experience creating and distributing digital content, including web, social, and email.

Personal traits and skills include:
• Outstanding writing and editing ability and sense of tone and style
• Proactive planner
• Creative and artistic vision
• Attention to detail and meticulous proofreading skills
• A passion for independent school and/or higher education storytelling
• Shows initiative and works well independently and in a team environment
• Ability to produce high quality work on short deadlines
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize and manage time and workload to comply with multiple deadlines

Technical Requirements
• Demonstrated experience writing, editing for publications, media releases, web content, and collateral materials
• Preferred knowledge of website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative cloud and expertise in one of the programs, preferably InDesign or Photoshop
• Experience with a website building platform (Final Site, Word Press, Wix, Weebly, etc.)
• Experience with an email marketing platform (MailChimp, Constant Contact, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience with Creative Commons and Copyright law
• Expertise in AP style & editing
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of social media and publishing software
• Computer literacy is essential (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with iMovie

How to Apply
To apply, email a letter of interest, resume, salary requirements, and the names and contact information of three professional references to Rachel Seton at rseton@standrewsschools.org. Include MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS 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: Marketing & Communications Associate
Type: Full-time, year-round, salaried position – non exempt
Start Date: Immediate

Position Description
Reporting to the Director of Admissions, the Marketing & Communications Associate will assist in the development of communication and marketing strategies of the school, including brand management, advertising, website and social media, print materials, marketing data analysis, media relations, and all internal and external communications. Collaborating with multiple departments, including admissions, advancement and alumni relations, and educational programs, the Associate will support and work closely with the Manager of Marketing & Communications in the production of digital and print content that will enhance the visibility of the school and communicate effectively with all school constituents. 

St. Andrew’s Schools is a family of three schools - The Priory, The Prep and The Preschool - and is a place where each child is known and understood and celebrated for their unique talents. Each school provides a nurturing learning environment for our students and builds a rich family community that represents a diverse range of religious, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

A transformational thinker and leader, Queen Emma Kaleleonālani founded St. Andrew’s Priory School for Girls (The Priory) in 1867, making it the oldest all-girls school on Oʻahu. Celebrating our 152^nd anniversary this year, The Priory continues to develop confident and creative thinkers and compassionate leaders through an innovative and individualized educational program for girls, grades K through 12.

The Prep opened in the fall of 2014 and offers single-gender classes designed specifically for boys in grades K though 8. The Prep, located on Queen Emma Square, actively engages young boys in a learning environment that builds upon their strengths and interests.

Named after our founder Queen Emma Kaleleonālani, Queen Emma Preschool (The Preschool) nurtures a love of learning through joyful discovery and play for children ages 2 through 5. The beautiful Nuʻuanu campus provides a foundational and natural learning environment designed to nourish a child’s innate sense of wonder and curiosity about the world.

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. This position entails after hours work, including evenings and some weekends, to cover school events or to handle emergency/urgent communication needs.

Responsibilities
• Assists in the implementation of the annual marketing plan for The Priory, The Prep, and The Preschool
• Participates in school events and activities, posting real-time content to inform and engage the faculty, student body, and greater community
• Supports the management of school’s website and social media channels
• Posts content to social media channels
• Assists as needed at admission open house events and general awareness and outreach opportunities
• Works with individual academic departments and school offices to meet their cyclical design needs
• Creates and designs a variety of creative projects for the school, including flyers, program covers, invitations, thank you cards, and event programs
• Creates advertisements for digital and print marketing for events (ie. Open Houses, Summer Programs, Winter Camp, Spring Camp, etc.) and general awareness
• Promotes student recruitment activities via targeted mailings and advertisements
• Researches and drafts news articles and in-bound marketing content
• Serves as the school’s main photographer and videographer, taking video and photos for marketing needs (collateral pieces, advertising, website, social media, etc.) and event documentation, as well as handles coordination and direction of outside photographers for specific events and needs.
• Captures and edits video for quick-turnaround communications needs
• Coordinates and directs outside videographers for enrollment, advancement, and other marketing video needs, including website video
• Manages a database of all of the school’s photo and video files, including tagging images and videos for easy access and archiving of images/videos
• Other duties as assigned to further the school’s mission, vision, and brand

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in English, journalism, communications, marketing or a related discipline, and minimum of three years professional experience creating and distributing digital content, including web, social, and email.

Personal traits and skills include:
• Outstanding writing and editing ability and sense of tone and style
• Proactive planner
• Creative and artistic vision
• Attention to detail and meticulous proofreading skills
• A passion for independent school and/or higher education storytelling
• Shows initiative and works well independently and in a team environment
• Ability to produce high quality work on short deadlines
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize and manage time and workload to comply with multiple deadlines

Technical Requirements
• Demonstrated experience writing, editing for publications, media releases, web content, and collateral materials
• Preferred knowledge of website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative cloud and expertise in one of the programs, preferably InDesign or Photoshop
• Experience with a website building platform (Final Site, Word Press, Wix, Weebly, etc.)
• Experience with an email marketing platform (MailChimp, Constant Contact, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience with Creative Commons and Copyright law
• Knowledge of AP Style & editing
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of social media and publishing software
• Computer literacy is essential (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with iMovie

How to Apply
To apply, email a letter of interest, resume, salary requirements, and the names and contact information of three professional references to Rachel Seton at rseton@standrewsschools.org. Include MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE 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: The Prep Teacher (K-5)
Type: Full-time, 10 month, salaried position-exempt
Start Date: August 12, 2019

Position Description
At St. Andrew’s Schools, The Prep teacher develops an inspiring, engaging, and challenging curriculum for elementary-aged students within a warm and nurturing learning environment.  The Prep teacher develops unit and lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives and facilitates learning by establishing a relationship with students through daily interaction.  The Prep Lower School teacher is skilled in personalizing instruction to inspire, engage, and challenge each child to amplify and realize his full potential in becoming a confident learner, creative thinker, and compassionate leader. She/he 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 in an all-boys context.  

The classroom teacher is professional, collaborative, and supportive of The Prep 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.  Teachers at The Prep 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 elementary education curriculum and instructional methodologies and proven ability to develop a student-centered, personalized curriculum
• 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
• 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
• Assumes other job-related duties assigned by The Prep Principal

Qualifications
St. Andrew’s Schools is seeking an accomplished teacher who has 3-5 years of teaching experience in an independent school and holds a Bachelor’s Degree and/or a Master’s Degree in Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood 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, 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 employment@standrewsschools.org. Letters may be addressed to “Members of the Search Committee.” Include St. Andrew's Schools The Prep Teacher (K-5) 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: Lower School Teacher (K-5)
Type: Full-time, 10 month, salaried position-exempt
Start Date: August 12, 2019

Position Description
At St. Andrew’s Schools, The Priory Lower School teacher develops an inspiring, engaging, and challenging curriculum for elementary-aged students within a warm and nurturing learning environment.  The Priory Lower School teacher develops unit and lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives and facilitates learning by establishing a relationship with students through daily interaction.  The Priory Lower School teacher is skilled in personalizing instruction to inspire, engage, and challenge each child to amplify and realize her full potential in becoming a confident learner, creative thinker, and compassionate leader. She/he 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 in an all-girls context.  

The classroom teacher is professional, collaborative, and supportive of The Priory Lower 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.  Teachers at The Priory 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 elementary education curriculum and instructional methodologies and proven ability to develop a student-centered, personalized curriculum
• 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
• 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
• Assumes other job-related duties assigned by the Lower School principal

Qualifications
St. Andrew’s Schools is seeking an accomplished lower school teacher who has 3-5 years of teaching experience in an independent school and holds a Bachelor’s Degree and/or a Master’s Degree in Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood 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, 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 employment@standrewsschools.org. Letters may be addressed to “Members of the Search Committee." Include St. Andrew's Schools The Priory Lower School 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.

St. Andrew’s Schools is seeking accomplished part-time, summer school teachers for the 2019 summer term in the following positions:

• Kindergarten
• Science
• STEM
• Sports

Positions begins June 13, 2019 and ends July 31, 2019. We will be offering 5-week and 6-week courses.  Individuals should have 3-5 years of teaching experience and hold a bachelor’s degree and/or a master’s degree in education, elementary education, early childhood education, or equivalent.

A successful applicant:

• Adheres to and promotes the mission, vision, and educational philosophy of St. Andrew’s Schools.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the subject area(s) to be taught and ability to develop and implement an interdisciplinary student-centered curriculum related to subject or grade matter.
• Ability to work with and encourage students in the assigned grade levels toward accomplishing their personalized educational goals.
• Maintain a growth mindset toward student learning by creating a vibrant, active, and engaging learning environment in and out of the classroom, using developmentally appropriate teaching methodologies to encourage critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, problem solving, and communication skills.

Upon hire, applicants must be able to provide the following:

• TB test
• Clear criminal background check

To apply, email a cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and the names and contact information of three professional references to summerschool@standrewsschools.org

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

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

St. Andrew’s Schools is seeking accomplished part-time, summer middle and high school teachers for the summer term in the following positions:

•  Marine Biology
• Creative Writing and British Literature
• Geometry
• Pre-Algebra
• STEAM

Positions begins June 13, 2019 and ends July 31, 2019. We will be offering 5-week and 6-week courses.

Individuals should have 3-5 years of teaching experience and hold a bachelor’s degree and/or a master’s degree.

A successful applicant:

• Adheres to and promotes the mission, vision, and educational philosophy of St. Andrew’s Schools.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the subject area(s) to be taught and ability to develop and implement an interdisciplinary student-centered curriculum related to subject or grade matter.
•  Ability to work with and encourage students in the assigned grade levels toward accomplishing their personalized educational goals.
• Maintain a growth mindset toward student learning by creating a vibrant, active, and engaging learning environment in and out of the classroom, using developmentally appropriate teaching methodologies to encourage critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, problem solving, and communication skills.

Upon hire, applicants must be able to provide the following:

• TB test
• Clear criminal background check

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 summerschool@standrewsschools.org

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

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