Employment

The Foote School seeks a part-time teacher to become a member of its dynamic After School Program (ASP). The philosophy of our program is that children learn about themselves and others through play. The ASP teachers are eager to provide opportunities for children to engage in new games, interesting projects and interactive experiences that help them develop social skills in an environment of fun and support.

Our new teacher will lead activities with children ranging from kindergarten through sixth grade. Working with other ASP staff, the new teacher will have the chance to design fun projects, make meaningful connections with children, and contribute to a joyful community.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervision and engagement in all aspects of the after-school experience
• Oversight of activities including crafts, sports, games, reading, and cooking
• Participation in professional development and training programs
• Planning and implementation of projects
• Hours: Mondays–Thursdays, 2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Fridays, 2:00–5:30 p.m. (during school days); approximately 15 full days during school vacations

Qualifications:

• Energetic, enthusiastic personality
• Flexible, team player
• Some experience working with children
• Ability to multi-task
• Good interpersonal skills

Please submit the following to employmentinquiries@footeschool.org:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Two letters of recommendation
• List of three references

The Foote School nurtures a lifelong love of learning and teaching and fosters a commitment to excellence in its students and faculty. Teachers lead children to ask questions and discover connections; to think and work independently, collaboratively, and creatively; and learn by doing. Our community values each child, appreciates differences and challenges prejudice while giving students the skills to explore the world with joy and purpose. This position reports to the Director of Development and Alumni and Parent Programs.

Under the direction of the Director of Development and Alumni and Parent Programs, the coordinator is responsible for helping plan and implement coordinated, omnichannel fundraising and donor stewardship and relations activities to achieve both annual donor and dollar goals through effective donor cultivation, retention, reactivation, and acquisition via The Foote Fund.

The Foote Fund, the School’s annual giving vehicle, seeks to maximize participation and philanthropic support from current parents, parents of alumni, alumni, grandparents, and friends through targeted direct mail, email, phone calls, text messaging, social media, and peer-to-peer solicitations.

The Development and Alumni and Parent Programs Office works as a team with many shared responsibilities. Among these are the organization and execution of the Foote Fund; solicitations for capital, restricted, or endowed funds; preparation of mailings to appropriate constituencies about these and other opportunities; and coordination and supervision of alumni and parent programs and events. The office also organizes campus-wide events, including Grandparents Day, Young Alums Day, and Alumni Weekend, plans off-campus gatherings for alumni, organizes events for donors, plans informational gatherings about new projects or campaigns, and supports the work of other offices as needed.

Job Responsibilities: :

• Manage Foote Fund appeal process for all constituencies. Help with management of Class Captains - parent volunteer fundraisers.
• Coordinate Alumni Weekend in May, including identifying and supporting reunion chairs and encouraging attendance.
• Support of the Parent Teacher and Alumni Councils, including regular communication and development of agendas for meetings. Help onboard new members of the councils.
• Working with the Director of Marketing and Communications on social media posts about alumni and for fundraising purposes. 
• Active participation in planning and executing Foote’s annual giving day in February. 
• Gift and data entry.

 
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1-3 years of development/fundraising experience.
• Must demonstrate cultural relevance and be able to understand, appreciate, and work with constituents across varied backgrounds and cultures, as well as all levels of employees, volunteers, Trustees, donors, and prospective donors.
• Demonstrated proficiency in email, spreadsheet, presentation and relational databases with an ability to become comfortable and productive with Veracross the Foote School’s alumni and donor system.
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to successfully interact and collaborate with varied constituencies in a professional manner, exhibiting excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to apply sound judgment, discretion, and a commitment to professional ethics and data security when dealing with highly confidential constituent, donor, and prospect information.
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and follow-up.
• Must be able and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends. 

Individuals interested in being considered for this position should send the following to employmentinquiries@footeschool.org 

• Current resume 
• Letter of interest  
• List of references 

Salary Range: $45,000 - $55,000 annually.

Thank you for your interest in The Foote School!
 

The Foote School is seeking a Lower School Spanish Teacher beginning in September 2023. The Foote School is an independent K-9 co-ed day school in New Haven, Connecticut.  We aim to endow students with timeless values while providing the thoughtful experiences that will prepare them to learn, lead, and grow in the 21st century; the language program has a key place in this experience.

The successful candidate will be a nurturing flexible person with a strong background in Spanish instruction and an understanding of the developmental needs of children. They should be able to communicate effectively with students, parents, and peers as well as be able to employ a variety of instructional techniques to engage young learners. The successful candidate will have a commitment to our school’s mission, to working collaboratively with others, and to upholding the values of the school community.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in Spanish, and/or education preferred

• Proficiency in Spanish, priority to native or heritage speakers

• Effective oral and written communication in English

• Experience teaching language instruction to students preferably grades K-9

• Training in best practices as it relates to modern language pedagogy

• A willingness to collaborate with others and to contribute to the school community

• A commitment to professional growth and innovative thinking

• Strong personal and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities: 

• Prepare curriculum and lessons and teach Spanish to students grades K-5

• Participate in meetings, field trips, special activities, and rotational duties

• Regularly write reports that evaluate student performance and demonstrate knowledge of students’ experiences

Please submit the following documents as they are available to employmentinquiries@footeschool.org

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Letter of recommendation

• List of three references

Position Summary:

The Receptionist / Administrative Assistant is an integral part of The Foote School responsible for managing the reception area and supporting the Business Office and Admissions Office. This position is responsible for maintaining a professional image, friendly environment, and a high level of customer service as the first point of contact for visitors to the school. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

The Receptionist / Administrative Assistant role requires managing highly confidential information, superior administrative and organization skills, and comfort with problem solving under pressure. This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, and flexibility to balance day-t0-day priorities with longer term goals and projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Front Desk / Reception

• Greet and direct visitors to the school; manage reception area with a high level of professionalism and customer service
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls in a friendly and open manner; take and retrieve messages
• Coordinate the pick-up and delivery of all mail services (USPS, FedEx, UPS, etc.)
• Receive and sort incoming mail, as well as prepare and post outgoing mail
• Manage school-wide room, space, and van reservations
• Supports Crisis Team during drills and crisis situations as assigned
• Type correspondence and reports; edit and update various spreadsheets
• Support staff and administrators with general operation tasks
• Answer and send out faxes as needed
• Manage and communicate student attendance through Veracross
• Assist in coordinating student bus transportation including overseeing registrations , overseeing loading of buses through PikMyKid, communicating with vendors and parents as needed
• Process and receive book orders and supplies
• Collaborate with security guards and other personnel who work at the front desk
• Perform special projects and other related duties as required
• Works closely with other school offices to ensure smooth daily operations
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer

Admissions Office Support

• Support preparation of admissions mailings - copies, stuffing envelopes, labels, and mails materials to inquiries
• Scan and upload application documents to student files on Veracross
• Ensure applicant files on Veracross are complete with all necessary documentation
• Follow-up with schools for final documentation
• Support with event preparation including but not limited to creating name tags, creating and managing registration forms, and food ordering
• Manage event registration email communication/lists
• Support communication with prospective and current families
• Organize, order and prepare assessment materials
• Help with other Admissions Department administrative tasks as assigned by the Director of Admissions 

Professional Skills and Personal Qualifications:

• Associates Degree or equivalent required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 1-3 years previous experience in an office environment
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills
• Computer literacy; Proficiency in Google Suite and data entry
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance and manner
• Ability to work in a busy office environment and provide a high level of customer service with positive energy
• Maintain confidentiality of all school information
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and work effectively with personnel, students, and families
• Ability to prioritize and work under deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to work as a team and to work independently with little supervision
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and embrace change in support of the organization’s mission and goals
• Appreciate diversity and demonstrate cultural competence
• Ability to work well with students, families, and employees from different walks of life 
• Flexible, nimble thinker, thoughtful and efficient problem-solver, strong ability to look ahead and plan effectively, and deftly anticipate and avoid roadblocks 
• Joy for life, trustworthy, kind, and approachable, sense of humor, and morally upstanding

Salary Range: $45,000–$60,000 annually — compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. The school year job hours are Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; summertime hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Please submit the following to employmentinquiries@footeschool.org

• Current resume
• Letter of interest
• List of three references

The Foote School seeks on-call substitute teachers to cover classes when teachers are absent. The substitutes may have the opportunity to work in both the Lower School (K-5) and Middle School (6-9) divisions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Some experience working with children
• Ability to multitask
• Good interpersonal skills

Please submit the following to employmentinquiries@footeschool.org:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• One or two letters of recommendation
• List of three references