Employment

Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew seeks an After School Teacher for our Early Childhood Mustang Afterschool Program (MAP). This individual will be responsible for assisting in planning and leading activities in the daily operation of the MAP program for grades PK-K in fulfillment of the School’s mission, core values, and educational philosophy.

MAP Teachers works closely with the MAP Coordinator, Lower and Middle School Directors, and the Charles House Site Director to provide engaging, developmentally appropriate, after-school activities for children enrolled in the PK-K program. MAP Teachers reports to the MAP Coordinator and Lower School Director.

This is a 10-month position starting at the beginning of the third week of August and finishing at the middle of the third week of June. Hours are from 2:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Role and Responsibilities:

Leading

• Supervising children on the Charles House Campus
• Communicating with parents regarding program offerings and day-to-day communication
• Supporting the MAP team, managing the activities and movement of children during MAP operating hours

Facilitating Learning

• Working with MAP team members, staff, faculty, and/or outside vendors to develop and follow planned schedules and activities for the afterschool program

Collaborating

• Working with the Division Directors and other faculty members to ensure consistency in care and routines for the children
• Working closely with parents and other teaching staff to resolve any issues that may arise in a sensitive and respectful fashion
• Supporting the school and its leadership
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Head of School

Skill and Abilities

• Possessing an engaging nature and love for children
• Consistent highly professional behavior, including acting with discretion, good judgment, and integrity
• Dedicated work ethic; proactive, responsible, reliable, punctual, and attentive to deadlines
• Effective time management skills with the ability to manage, organize and prioritize work
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google Suite) accompanied by a willingness to learn new technologies
• Ability to work independently
• Flexibility with regard to changes in the academic calendar and schedule
• Ability to display strong initiative, internal motivation, and a willingness to take on responsibilities beyond those explicitly defined.

Qualifications and Salary

• Associates Degree, High School diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience in either teaching or child-care with young children is a must
• Must have at least 12 Early Childhood Education Units
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively as a team player with colleagues in the faculty and administration

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Work is in an active, fast-paced environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and various contacts.
• Must be able to move safely and comfortably over a large campus regularly.
• May stand for extended periods of time (up to 4 hours per day).
• Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled classroom environment and outside in weather ranging from cold and wet to hot (80+ degrees).
• Ability to safely and occasionally lift up to 30 lbs. And regularly lift up to 10 lbs.
• Regularly sit, talk, walk, hear and interact with students, parents, staff and visitors.
• Regularly use close and distance vision.
• Turn, bend, reach and occasionally use a step ladder.
• Must comply with all state vaccination requirements, including, but not limited to COVID-19 or proof of eligibility for exemption.

Hourly Wage:

This position is a non-exempt part-time hourly position, 50% FTE, 4 hours a day. Hourly wage is dependent upon qualifications and experience. Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew Mission Statement

The School’s mission is to inspire, through an academically challenging course of study, the intellectual curiosity, confidence, moral courage, and character that prepare students to be leaders of positive change in the world.

To apply for an open position at Episcopal Day, please email your cover letter and resume to hr@episcopaldaysanmateo.org with the position title as the subject line.

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Communications and Marketing Manager

SUMMARY

The Communications and Marketing Manager is a lead participant in creating and implementing strategic marketing initiatives to amplify the presence and brand of Episcopal Day to current and prospective families. As part of the Advancement Team, the Communications Manager works to strategically and effectively deliver clear, consistent, and timely communications to the internal school community as well as the wider external community. With the support of the Advancement Team, the Manager advances solid and clear communications via the school’s website, weekly newsletter, blog, and social media.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

School Website

• Keep the website up to date and dynamic with fresh content, blogs, and photography

• Oversee and manage all daily and longer-term aspects of the school’s internal and external website including upgrades, design, and content

• Conduct regular audits of internal and external website content to ensure the information is current and accurate

• Create effective website landing pages upon request for specific campaigns and events

• Update website content including parent resource boards on a regular basis

• Work with IT Manager on website integration with third-party API’s i.e. Vidigami

• Provide regular updates including Google Analytics reports, traffic, and issues with any redirects

Weekly Parent e-Newsletter

• Collect and distribute content from a variety of stakeholders via a weekly e-newsletter 

• Edit and adjust submitted content to meet school branding and communications guidelines

• Minimize text and include eye-catching photography to optimize readability and open rates

• Develop branded templates via Canva to display and share click-through information from the newsletter

• Feature weekly or bi-monthly blogs from the school website that showcase classroom activities and school events

Admissions & Development Materials

• Work with the Admissions team to develop and design materials for prospective and new families

• Work with the Admissions team to advertise upcoming admissions events including open houses and shadow days

• Work with the Development team to advertise upcoming events and design event materials

• Take a leading role in the production of two annual publications; an annual report and a school magazine.

Social Media

• Serve as the school’s social media leader, consistently generating content that positively and authentically represents the Episcopal Day community

• Place social media ads for specific, targeted campaigns

• Stay current on trends in social media; make suggestions to the Advancement Team for new ideas or platforms

• Track performance metrics to assess traction and inform priorities

Photography and Video Production

• Take photographs and videos regularly at events and around campus to capture academics, extra-curricular activities, athletics, and school events 

• Attend events to capture activities via photo and video

• Consistently update photography on the school website and social media

• Create video productions including short 30 second to 2 minute videos to showcase classroom activities or events via social media and the school blog

Other

• Draft and edit school-wide emails on behalf of the Leadership Team and/or the Head of School regarding organizational announcements 

• Occasional evening and weekend work is required

• Assist with school events including fundraisers and admissions events

• Design event programs throughout the year including programs for our school productions and holiday performances

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

COMPETENCIES, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

Required Technical Competencies

• Excellent writing and editing skills, with proven ability to produce clear and engaging copy for various channels

• Proficiency in website design and editing including Finalsite and Blackbaud or similar platforms

• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva

• Proficiency in social media platforms and social media analytics

• Proficiency in targeted social media advertising

• Proficiency in Google Analytics 

• Strong copy-editing skills

• Ability to maintain and enforce brand standards and guidelines

Required Additional Competencies

• Ability to take initiative to develop relationships with faculty and staff and frequently enter classrooms to capture academic activities

• Positive collaboration with colleagues and effective engagement with all constituents

• Strong organizational and planning skills and attention to detail

• Ability to consistently meet deadlines

• Willingness and ability to pitch in, even without explicitly being asked

• Ability to see and respect the big picture while attending to the details

• Strong motivation to learn new technologies and products

• Capable of working in a dynamic environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and a diverse array of contacts

Required education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree

• Experience working in schools, non-profits, or other dynamic settings serving multiple constituents

• Proficiency in the required competencies listed above

Preferred experience

Familiarity with Spanish/Mandarin language a plus

EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL OF ST. MATTHEW MISSION STATEMENT

The School’s mission is to inspire, through an academically challenging course of study, the intellectual curiosity, confidence, moral courage, and character that prepare students to be leaders of positive change in the world.

APPLY

To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to hr@episcopaldaysanmateo.org with the position title as the subject line.

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The Mathematics Specialist remains attuned to current research related to elementary and middle school math instruction.  Specifically, the Mathematics Specialist is alert to advances in understanding the intersection between children’s developmental capacities and math teaching strategies. The Mathematics Specialist actively investigates and considers new ideas to improve mathematics teaching and learning in an equitable classroom environment.   

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To apply for an open position at Episcopal Day, please email your cover letter and resume to hr@episcopaldaysanmateo.org with the position title as the subject line.