Full-time Intermediate Grade Teacher — Deadline 10/31
- Elementary and/or Middle School certified
- Special Education certification preferable
- Desire to teach students with language based-learning disabilities in a small class setting
- Clear understanding of differentiating instruction
- Experience using Technology and/or Assistive Technology is beneficial
- Currently operating a combination of in-person and distance learning
- Send resume, letter of interest, completed application to dhenry@hillsideschool.org
Clearances:
- Act 34 (PA State Police Criminal Background Check)
- Act 114 (Federal Criminal History Record)
- Act 151 (PA Child Abuse History Clearance)
Apply:
- Send resume, letter of interest, completed application to dhenry@hillsideschool.org
Director of Enrollment and Community Outreach– Deadline 10/26
The Director of Enrollment and Community Outreach is accountable for developing and executing an annual enrollment plan in support of the recruitment, enrollment and retention of mission-appropriate students. The Director of Enrollment and Community Outreach reports directly to the Head of School.
- Develop and enhance meaningful relationships with outside entities which may be influential in the recruitment, enrollment and retention of mission-appropriate students (nursery schools, medical professionals, realtors, law firms, advocacy organizations, etc.)
- Interpret The Hillside School to prospective students and their families from the point of inquiry to the commitment of enrollment
- Lead the admission process from point of inquiry through enrollment; serve as chairperson of the Admission Team
- Complete instructional placement assessments (reading and math) prior to first day of enrollment
- Collaborate with Leadership Team members in devising and executing marketing and communication efforts which pertain to the recruitment, enrollment and retention of mission-appropriate students
- Coordinate and participate in special events inside and outside of the Hillside community designed to elicit student referrals and recruit prospective students
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education or like field, Master’s Degree preferred
- Experience in admission
- Knowledge of Learning Disabilities
- Demonstrated strong communication skills, oral and written
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Self-directed/motivated
- Detail oriented
- Demonstrated proficiency in job-related computer software applications
Clearances:
- Act 34 (PA State Police Criminal Background Check)
- Act 114 (Federal Criminal History Record)
- Act 151 (PA Child Abuse History Clearance)
Apply:
- Send resume, letter of interest, and three references to dhenry@hillsideschool.org
Director of Finance — Application Deadline 12/15
The Director of Finance, in collaboration with the Head of School, provides management and oversight for the following Business office functions: budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, purchasing, receivables, payables, cash management, financial aid, human resources, and building and grounds. This position is a full-time salaried exempt position, reports directly to the Head of School and works closely with the Finance committee of the Board of Trustees.
- Perform general accounting functions, including processing accounts receivables, account payables, cash management and payroll (including bi-weekly tax deposits and quarterly and annual tax filings)
- Maintain orderly records of financial transactions inclusive of endowment for year-end analysis of general and restricted dispersals
- Verify, allocate and post details of business transactions to appropriate accounts in accounting system
- Post month-end closing processes, including journal entries, bank reconciliations, endowment, department budget reports and financial statements
- Assist in preparation of the annual budget with the Head of School
- Prepare regular and ad hoc financial reports for various committees as needed
- Serve as staff liaison to the Finance Committee to monitor operating budget and provide financial analysis to support the financial sustainability of the school
- Generate tuition contracts, billing statements and invoices
- Monitor A/R aging and communicate with delinquent account holders
- Manage financial aid process, including evaluation of applications using School & Student Services (SSS), tax returns, compilation of data for the financial aid committee, record keeping, award notification and follow up
- Work collaboratively with the Director of Development on EITC/OSTC, grants and other funding sources. Submit annual reports to DCED to maintain approved organization status
- Prepare annual faculty contracts, maintain personnel files, PTO, employee clearances and unemployment compensation reports
- Manage enrollment and administration of employee benefits (health, dental, long term disability and retirement)
- Maintain vendor contracts and certificates of liability insurance
- Prepare and organize financial records for annual audit, Form 990, and Form 5500 (retirement)
- Assist in oversight of major building repairs and improvements in alignment with capital reserves budget and annual building inspection by property manager
- Maintain files for all property, casualty and liability insurance for the school
- Work with the Leadership Team to evaluate and support the Strategic Plan
- Other accounting-related tasks and projects, as assigned, in order to meet the school’s financial objectives
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associates degree in business, accounting or minimum of five years relevant experience
- Work experience in non-profit or independent school accounting preferred
- Proficient in the following software: QuickBooks Pro, Microsoft Office, SSS (financial aid program), Veracross database, DASL (formerly NAIS Stats-on-line)
- Expertise in:
- General Accounting Functions
- Bank and Investment Statements reconciliation
- Audit preparation
- Payroll and benefits distribution
- Budget reports
- Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills
- Ability to multi-task, supervise and delegate office responsibilities
- Demonstrated respect for and ability to maintain confidentiality is required for this position
- Ability to work collaboratively with administrators, trustees, and committee members
- Has the ability to work independently and as a team member with colleagues (i.e. development, admissions and marketing)
- Shows initiative in problem solving and ability to work with detailed information with a high degree of accuracy
- Contributes in a positive and pro-active manner
Clearances:
- Act 34 (PA State Police Criminal Background Check
- Act 114 (Federal Criminal History Record
- Act 151 (PA Child Abuse History Clearance
Apply
- Send resume, letter of interest, and three references to dhenry@hillsideschool.org
