Employment Opportunities

The Hillside School is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and experienced Director of Development and Marketing to lead and grow the school’s fundraising and marketing efforts. The Director will be responsible for the creation and implementation of a comprehensive development and marketing plan that advances the school’s mission and vision. This individual will be a key member of the leadership team and will work closely with the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, parents, and alumni to advance the school’s fundraising and marketing goals.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive development and marketing plan that includes major gifts, annual fund, planned giving, and special events
• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including alumni, parents, foundations, corporations and community leaders
• Oversee the annual fund, including direct mail, email, phone, and personal solicitations, and challenge grants
• Manage the major gifts program, including identification, cultivation, solicitations, and stewardship of major gift prospects
• Work with the board of trustees and staff to identify, cultivate and solicit planned giving prospects
• Oversee the development and implementation of special events and stewardship activities to engage and retain current supporters and attract new ones
• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications plan that includes website development, social media, e-newsletters, and print materials
• Develop and implement a data management system to track progress and ensure the accuracy of donor information
• Manage the development and marketing budget and ensure that fundraising and marketing activities are cost-effective and in line with the school’s mission and values

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Nonprofit Management or a related field
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in development and marketing, with a proven track record of success in fundraising and marketing
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders, including alumni, parents, foundations, corporations, and community leaders
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of fundraising principles, strategies, and techniques
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, fundraising software and database management

If you are passionate about education and have a track record of success in development and marketing, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your cover letter and resume to jseggern@hillsideschool.org.

The Hillside School is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse community of faculty, staff and students. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

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This faculty position is full-time for 10 months and reports directly to the Head of School.

Responsibilities:

• Instruct students, teachers, staff, and parents
• Develop whole class instruction for students and teacher training in Assistive Technology (AT), Google Drive, Google Classroom, coding, videography, software, internet safety/cyberbullying, etc.
• Instruct students on how to use AT to support their individual diagnoses or learning challenges
• Educate families on their student’s needs and use of assistive technology
• Document assistive technologies and provide comments on students’ report cards
• Research and evaluate new developments in educational/assistive technology particularly for students with language-based learning disabilities
• Preview and test hardware, software and websites for possible use at The Hillside School, complete cost analysis for each and purchase 
• Troubleshoot minor software and hardware issues (when Junction PC is not on site) and assist Junction PC when they have to remote into a computer
• Communicate with vendors
• Prepare documentation for grant proposals as requested/needed
• Create technology budget and maintain detailed records for annual audit
• Manage and administer online subscriptions for students, faculty and staff
• Provide assistance regarding device usage, software applications, and the general instructional use of technology in the classroom across all curriculum areas
• Perform related duties as assigned/required

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred in Educational Technology, Information Technology, or Computer Science
• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology hardware, software, and related web-based or other tools
• Demonstrated success working with colleagues to identify instructional needs to enable/enhance student learning
• Classroom teaching experience preferred
• Fluency and proficiency with Google Apps for Education
• Strong organizational, technical, and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Clearances:

• Act 34 (PA State Police Criminal Background Check)
• Act 114 (Federal Criminal History Record)
• Act 151 (PA Child Abuse History Clearance)

To be considered, please send the following information to Jason Seggern, Head of School, jseggern@hillsideschool.org:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Contact information for three references
• Copies of clearances and certifications

The Hillside School is an AA/EOE.

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Small class sizes, high level of support, and competitive pay. “I should be paying you.” – Current substitute teacher.

Must have the following clearances:

• Act 34 (PA State Police Criminal Background Check)
• Act 114 (Federal Criminal History Record)
• Act 151 (PA Child Abuse History Clearance)

To be considered, please call 610-967-3701 or email anemeth@hillsideschool.org.

The Hillside School is an AA/EOE.

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