Careers at KAS

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Director of Admissions & Marketing Part Time

Kentucky Avenue School, a K-8 independent school in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, announces a search for a part time Admissions and Marketing Director for the 2023-2024 school year. The Director of Admissions & Marketing is responsible for managing recruitment, admissions, enrollment and related marketing efforts in a manner that is responsive to the school’s mission, policies, and enrollment objectives. As the first face many people encounter at our school, we are looking for someone who lives and breathes our mission and can find like-minded families to join our community.

Position Description

The Director of Admissions & Marketing is responsible for the following:

Admissions

• Design and implement a comprehensive strategic plan of admissions of new students to the school.
• Direct the admissions process from point of inquiry through enrollment.
• Present the school to prospective students and parents, including systematic and efficient handling of applications and communication with candidates and their parents; tours of the institution.
• Develop with the Principal and School Board Treasurer the admissions budget and appropriate admissions and marketing materials, ads, mailings, web pages and publications that interpret the school to prospective students.
• Initiate and create activities intended to interest parents and potential supporters in sending students to the school.
• Promote good relationships and create networking opportunities and support for representatives with outside institutions or groups that can be helpful in attracting new students.
• Plan and organize annual open house events (4 per year on school days). Includes promotion of events and on-site volunteers.
• Evaluate yearly and redesign where appropriate all aspects of the admissions program with the goal of maintaining a capacity enrollment of qualified students and a wait-list of qualified applicants.
• Keep relevant statistics on all aspects of the admission and re-enrollment program and prepare monthly reports.
• Represent KAS at various community events to promote the school.
• Participate as a member of the Tuition Assistance Committee.
• Support the School and its leadership; serve on the Leadership Team.

Marketing

• Work with the KAS board marketing committee to develop a yearly marketing plan for the school to promote the school internally and externally.
• Oversee social media posting (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Next Door).
• Work with our administrator to complete the yearly print advertising campaign.
• Coordinate Every Day DIrect Mail (EDDM) fall and spring mailing.
• Coordinate print materials for the school (yard signs, admissions materials, letterhead, envelopes, and other needed materials).
• Order KAS promotional materials, i.e. car magnets, t-shirts, etc.
• Update content on KAS website, as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• An excitement of all things Kentucky Avenue School!
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills over multiple platforms
•  PA Act 151, Act 34 and Criminal History Record Clearance

Preferred Qualities:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
•  Five years of experience of admission and recruitment in a school environment, required. College admission experience acceptable.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Blackbaud and/or other admission-related software required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
• Ability to connect and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty, administrators, parents, alumni and guests.
•  Ability to handle multiple, simultaneous, and complex tasks and projects efficiently and effectively without constant supervision.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in the area of student records and finances.

Please send resume, cover letter and two letters of recommendation to:

Ellen McConnell Sanderson ellen@kentuckyavenueschool.org Kentucky Avenue School

We are looking for a full-time 5th grade classroom teacher, starting August 2023. 

Kentucky Avenue School, a K-8 independent school in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, announces a search for a 5th grade classroom teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. Kentucky Avenue seeks to hire a creative, innovative and experienced elementary educator with a commitment to experiential learning. KAS values the integration of social and emotional learning with academics, and is dedicated to providing highly differentiated curriculum in a warm, inclusive school climate. Additionally, Kentucky Avenue School embraces the Maker Movement in education, and the Responsive Classroom approach. 

Responsibilities: 

● Teach reading, writer’s workshop, mathematics, science, social studies and physical education 

● Integrate creativity, arts, and making into the classroom 

● Create and deliver curriculum aligned with the school’s mission 

● Differentiate instruction for learners with a wide variety of academic, social and behavioral needs 

● Communicate and collaborate successfully with other faculty and staff members ● Communicate regularly and effectively with parents 

● Continue to grow as a professional through professional development and continuing study 

Requirements: 

● Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field 

● PA Elementary/Early Childhood Certification or Private Academic Certification ● Experience teaching in an early childhood or elementary classroom 

● An educational philosophy that aligns with that of our school 

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills over multiple platforms ● PA Act 151, Act 34 and FBI Criminal History Record Clearances 

Preferred Qualities: 

● Responsive Classroom experience 

● An enthusiasm for learning and an open-minded, creative outlook 

● Experience with cross-curricular, project based learning 

● Experience with differentiated instruction 

● Experience with and passion for the Maker Movement in education, the Reggio Emilia Approach, Social Constructivism and related educational theories/practices

● A joy for all things educational 

● Writer’s Workshop experience 

Please send resume, cover letter and two letters of recommendation to: 

Ellen McConnell Sanderson 

Kentucky Avenue School 

ellen@kentuckyavenueschool.org

Kentucky Avenue School, a K-8 independent school in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, announces a search for a middle school STEAM teacher for the 2023-24 school year. Kentucky Avenue seeks to hire a creative, innovative and experienced educator with a commitment to experiential learning. KAS values the integration of social and emotional learning with academics, and is dedicated to providing highly differentiated curriculum in a warm, inclusive school climate. Additionally, Kentucky Avenue School embraces Maker-Centered Learning and the Responsive Classroom approach. 

Responsibilities: 

● Teach science, mathematics and coding to 6/7/8 graders in a multi-age setting ● Deliver inquiry-based STEM/STEAM instruction 

● Create and deliver curriculum aligned with the school’s mission 

● Communicate and collaborate successfully with other faculty and staff members ● Communicate regularly and effectively with parents 

● Continue to grow as a professional through professional development and continuing study 

● Collaborate with other middle school teachers to provide the best possible experience and outcomes for our students 

● Support the school with other duties as needed 

Requirements: 

● Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field 

● PA Secondary Science/Math Certification(s) or Private Academic Certification ● Experience teaching middle school students 

● An educational philosophy that aligns with that of our school 

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills over multiple platforms ● PA Act 151, Act 34 and Criminal History Record Clearances 

Preferred Qualities: 

● Responsive Classroom experience 

● An enthusiasm for learning and an open-minded, creative outlook 

● Experience in teaching inquiry-based STEM/STEAM 

● Experience with cross-curricular, project based learning 

● Experience with differentiated instruction 

● Experience with and passion for Maker-Centered education, Social Constructivism and related educational theories/practices 

Please send resume, cover letter and two letters of recommendation to:

Ellen McConnell Sanderson Kentucky Avenue School 

ellen@kentuckyavenueschool.org

Kentucky Avenue School 

Part-Time Lunch Program Manager 

Job Description 

Kentucky Avenue School, a K-8 independent school in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, announces a search for a Part-Time Lunch Program Manager for the 2023-24 school year. The Kentucky Cafe provides wholesome, healthy lunches cooked on-site for our students each day. The Cafe manager cooks, organizes volunteers, plans menus and more as detailed below. For more information on this position, or to apply, send resume and cover letter to ellen@kentuckyavenueschool.org 

Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Fingerprinting Clearances are required for this position. 

Requirements: 

● Food Safety Manager Certification 

● Cooking experience (particularly for groups of 35-60) 

● Ability to recruit and work well with volunteers of varying experience levels 

● Ability to plan healthy, nutritionally balanced meals that appeal to children, including vegetarian/vegan and gluten-free options when necessary, with a focus on fresh fruits and vegetables 

● Experience with interacting successfully with children from early childhood to adolescent level 

Main Duties: 

● Lead cook (generally at least twice per week, depending on volunteer staffing) ● Compile, Create & distribute monthly menus 

● Update Café Google calendar (displays online at school’s web site) 

● Create/Update Sign Up Genius for volunteers 

● Manage, recruit and train volunteers 

● Compile lunch orders, notify lead cooks of lunch numbers and post in Café 

● Keep pantry and kitchen well-organized and stocked with essentials and staples ● Fill in as needed when there is a lack of volunteers/a volunteer is unable to make their shift ● Purchase supplies and equipment for the kitchen on an as needed basis where budget permits ● Represent the lunch program & provide meal samples at school open houses ● Represent the lunch program & provide materials and support for the August back-to-school picnic 

● Cook and serve brunch at the annual New Family Brunch event 

● Maintain records including: 

○ Allergy information for students with food allergies 

○ Lunches purchased each month 

○ Payments for lunches purchased

Yearly: 

● Compile lunch program information sheet for school folders and submit to Sherry/Aimee ● Compile lunch program information folder to go out with September menu on the first day of school 

● Clean up kitchen and pantry before the beginning of school year 

● Set up Café bulletin board 

● Participate in or create school related nutrition/class events (Past events include: Kindergarten lunch, Stone Soup Day, Food Revolution Day) 

Weekly: 

● Launder all towels, table rags, etc 

● Compile and print out lunch call lists for K-8 

● Compile and print out volunteer list for lunchroom board 

Monthly: 

● Call for all menus for month from volunteers 

● Create menu document & cover sheet (at least one week before new month starts) ● Print 2 copies of menu &1 copy of cover sheet--stuff in school envelopes (at least one week before new month starts) 

● Distribute month menus to all teachers and staff 

● Email parents to notify that menus have gone home/send reminders for menus to be turned in or outstanding payments to be sent in 

● Input lunch orders in database 

● Post menus on Café bulletin board

Kentucky Avenue School

Part-Time General Art Teacher

Job Description

Kentucky Avenue School, a K-8 independent school in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, announces a search for a K-8 part-time art teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. Kentucky Avenue seeks to hire a creative, innovative and experienced educator with a commitment to experiential learning. KAS values the integration of social and emotional learning with academics, and is dedicated to providing a highly differentiated curriculum in a warm, inclusive school climate. Additionally, Kentucky Avenue School embraces Maker-Centered Learning and the Responsive Classroom approach.

Responsibilities:

• Teach K-8 students to create and respond to art 3 days per week
• Create a yearly performance to highlight the artistic growth of our K-8 students
• Infuse technology where applicable
• Collaborate with grade-level classroom teachers to integrate art with academics and with our music teacher to integrate art and music
• Continue to grow as a professional through professional development and continuing study
• Maintain a positive classroom environment where every individual in a diverse group of students can learn and grow both artistically and as a human being
• Communicate with parents and other teachers in an effective manner
• Contribute positively to our school climate
• Assist with lunch and recess duty

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Visual Arts
• PA K-12 art certification or Private Academic Certification 
• Experience teaching art in grades K-8
• An educational philosophy that aligns with that of our school
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills over multiple platforms
• PA Act 151, Act 34  and FBI Criminal History Record Clearances

Preferred Qualities:

• PA K-12 art certification 
• Responsive Classroom experience
• An enthusiasm for learning and an open-minded, creative outlook

Please send resume, cover letter and two letters of recommendation to:

Ellen McConnell Sanderson, Head of School

Kentucky Avenue School

ellen@kentuckyavenueschool.org