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Department: Development
Reports to: Director of Development
FLSA Classification: Exempt (Salary)
Job Type: Full-Time (12-month)
Start Date: July 2024

About McGehee School
The Louise S. McGehee School, founded in 1912, is an Independent PreK-12th all-girls school located in the historic Garden District neighborhood of New Orleans. Louise S. McGehee School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is open to all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status or other applicable protected classification. 

The Louise S. McGehee School's mission is to provide each girl with the foundation to realize her individual potential through a rigorous academic education guided by honor, service and leadership. In this dynamic, inclusive community, students develop lifelong learning skills through the use of critical and ethical thinking. For more information, please visit www.mcgeheeschool.com. 

Position Overview
The position of Annual Giving Manager oversees all aspects of the School’s annual giving efforts. This dynamic leader is responsible for planning, executing, and growing the School’s annual giving campaign, known as The McGehee Fund, by creating engaging strategies for all of the School’s constituencies: alumnae, parents, past parents, faculty and staff, grandparents, and friends. The Annual Giving Manager collaborates with the larger development team to increase annual giving revenue, broaden the base of support, retain and upgrade donors through appropriate stewardship, and strengthen the major gift pipeline. This position also provides guidance and support to the annual fund’s volunteers. 

Hours of work: Monday through Friday; core hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Evening and weekend work and occasional travel may be required as job duties demand. 

Essential Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Director of Development to develop and position annual giving goals and priorities consistent with the School’s operating needs. 
• Works collaboratively with the development team to achieve aspirational goals for the annual fund and develop strong solicitation, engagement, and stewardship programs for key constituencies. 
• Designs and manages an integrated, multi-channel strategy that engages donors, broadens participation, strengthens donor relationships, and ultimately builds the School’s culture of philanthropy. Enhances the annual giving team’s use of digital strategies, technologies (texting platforms, social fundraising pages, etc.), and micro-campaigns to create a personal and positive experience for donors and broaden annual giving participation. 
• Uses data and analytics to monitor annual giving progress, identify opportunities, report on results, and learn from what the reports show.
• Oversees a strategy to grow the number of leadership annual fund donors by acquiring, retaining, and upgrading donors. Benchmarks and continually improves the health of annual giving programs and strategies, identifying opportunities to improve and areas of strength to build upon. 
• Effectively communicates with both the internal team and volunteer leadership regarding constituency-based fundraising strategies and progress. 
• Serves as the primary point of contact for the Parent Annual Giving Chairs and Parent Annual Giving Grade Captains.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for the Alumnae Annual Giving Chairs and Alumnae Association Representatives for solicitation purposes and works closely with them to develop strategy for and to carry out the objectives of the alumnae giving campaign, with special emphasis upon increasing Young Alumnae giving. 
• Coordinate and manage Faculty Annual Giving Campaign.
• Oversees reunion-based fundraising program in close collaboration with the Alumnae Association members. Determines overall Reunion Giving strategy, helps recruit volunteer leadership, and monitors class progress to ensure Reunion financial goals are met. 
• Partners with prospect managers to ensure that communications and interactions help meet annual giving goals and move donor relationships forward. 
• Leads annual giving stewardship initiatives. Coordinates with Director of Development and Advancement Coordinator to design and implement stewardship strategies that communicate the impact of the annual fund and increase donor retention. 
• Assist with compiling donor lists for the website, The Gate publication and the Annual Report.
• Collaborates with colleagues to ensure the School’s brand and overall marketing and communications strategy is used consistently and effectively and fosters a culture of philanthropy. 
• Remains conversant with the full range of McGehee’s philanthropic priorities. 
• Stays abreast of annual giving best practices, industry trends, and emerging technologies. 
• Cultivates a professional network of colleagues at other institutions to serve as a resource for new ideas. 
• Attends alumnae and parent events, external affairs meetings, and schoolwide functions as needed to connect with constituents. 
• Embraces the mission and vision of Louise S. McGehee School. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree is required 
• At least three years of progressive experience in non-profit or educational fundraising, preferably in an annual giving position 
• Employ a donor-centric mindset that informs daily and strategic decisions 
• Team player with a positive attitude, proactive approach, customer-service mindset, and ability to motivate 
• Demonstrated ability to both independently and collaboratively raise significant financial support for an educational institution, or equivalent entity 
• Experience leading and engaging all stakeholders–leadership, trustees, colleagues, faculty, parents, students, alumnae, partners, and volunteers 
• A disciplined, results-oriented self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively in a fluid environment 
• Well-developed strategic, critical, analytical, and problem-solving skills 
• Strong interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, confidentiality, and judgment 
• Interest and competence to interact with a diversity of accomplished individuals 
• Excellent project management skills–ability to take lead on multi-functional projects, manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities and competing demands, and adapt to frequent and unexpected changes 
• Strong attention to detail and able to develop, implement, and analyze strategies with minimal oversight 
• Strong communication skills (written, oral, and presentation) to effectively communicate the School’s vision and case for support for priorities 
• High degree of competency with Microsoft Office software, CRM databases (preferably Raiser’s Edge), and email marketing programs 
• Knowledge and experience with a Mac environment preferred 
• Active engagement in professional development and current on best practices 
• Commitment to the mission of Louise S. McGehee School and willing to serve as an ambassador for the School both internally and externally. 

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Regularly works in standard office or classroom conditions and climate.
• Regularly uses close and distance vision, including working at a computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Frequently required to move around the office/classroom; works at a desk for extended periods of time. 
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with students, fellow staff and community members. 
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; and to bend, to stoop, to reach, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. 

Limitations and Disclaimer
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. This job description reflects administration’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts administration’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis. 

The Louise S. McGehee School is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate, and to comply with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable protected classification. 

If you have questions, please email [email protected].

Key Responsibilities
Enrollment

• Develop and implement enrollment vision and strategy, designing a multi-year roadmap to build demand, increase mission alignment of new admits, grow enrollment, and build the school’s brand in the
• community.
• Use data and research to establish and track progress toward enrollment goals, including optimal school and class size, retention, and new admits.
• Routinely report to the HOS and Board on progress to goals.
• Review and refine the school’s approach to engaging prospective families through tours, direct marketing, etc.
• Refine the school’s financial aid strategy in service of enrollment goals and mission delivery.
• Lead the Admissions team in attracting, evaluating, and selecting a diverse and appropriately talented student body.
• Ensure that tours and other admissions events embody
  and express the school’s value proposition.

Marketing and Communications

• Translate McGehee’s mission, curriculum, and educational philosophy to a clear, distinct value proposition that is then translated to prospective families, current families, and the broader community.
• Develop and oversee implementation of the school’s marketing and communication strategy in service of enrollment goals, ensuring that the School’s “brand” and value proposition are clearly, consistently, and strategically marketed across all digital and non-digital platforms.
• Oversee the creative design and production of the school’s merchandise and marketing items.
• Ensure that all school communications are clear, targeted, and supportive of the school’s mission and brand; review and approve newsletter content, social media posts, and website content.

Building and Managing a Team and Community

• Manage enrollment, admissions, and communications staff, bringing coherence and mutual reinforcement to these functions and teams.
• Hire and manage a Community Engagement Director, actively shaping this role, which is focused on catalyzing and supporting the school’s constituencies, including the Parents’ League and a to-be-established Booster Club.
• Review and refine the Parents’ League’s focus, approach, and responsibilities, ensuring that PL leaders are well supported and that promising, aligned ideas from the parent body are brought to life.
• Work closely with other administrative departments, including academics and development, to ensure alignment of goals and priorities.
• Foster strong relationships with prospective students, parents, educational consultants, educators, and feeder schools.

To Apply

McGehee School has retained The Baker Group/Carney Sandoe & Associates to assist in the recruitment of the Associate Head of School for Enrollment and Strategic Initiatives. Interested and qualified candidates are invited to contact the consultants in confidence. Candidates should submit the following materials as separate PDF documents.

• A cover letter expressing their interest in this position;
• A current and thorough résumé of no more than four pages.

As the process moves forward, selected candidates may be asked to submit:

• Responses to writing prompts specific to this search
• A list of five professional references with name, relationship, phone number, and email address of each (references will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission)

The Louise S. McGehee School is open to all qualified girls regardless of race, religion, national or ethnic origin.

 
Heather Flewelling
Consultant, Chief Talent Officer,
Carney, Sandoe & Associates
[email protected] 

Department: Development
Reports to: Head of School
FLSA Classification: Exempt (Salary)
Job Type: Full-Time (12-month)
Hours of work: 40+ hours a week  
Start Date: Immediately

About McGehee School
The Louise S. McGehee School, founded in 1912, is an Independent PreK-12th all-girls school located in the historic Garden District neighborhood of New Orleans. Louise S. McGehee School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is open to all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status or other applicable protected classification. 

The Louise S. McGehee School's mission is to provide each girl with the foundation to realize her individual potential through a rigorous academic education guided by honor, service and leadership. In this dynamic, inclusive community, students develop lifelong learning skills through the use of critical and ethical thinking. For more information, please visit www.mcgeheeschool.com. 

Position Overview
Louise S. McGehee is seeking an experienced, organized, team-oriented, and creative Capital Campaign Strategist to develop and oversee the strategy and plan for the school’s historic capital campaign. This individual will lead the campaign’s strategy and operations, establishing and tracking goals, designing a detailed plan to achieve goals, leading the team to implement this plan, and overseeing all aspects of the campaign. The Capital Campaign Strategist will also lead the development of the campaign’s marketing strategy, ensuring that it fits with the school’s overall marketing strategy, overseeing the production of collateral, etc. This role is an opportunity for an experienced development professional to lead a significant capital campaign from start to finish in coordination with a strong team and a supportive community.  

The Campaign Strategist will work closely with the Development Director and other community leaders to build an understanding of McGehee’s philanthropic community and determine, for example, who will cultivate and solicit significant contributors to the campaign. The Campaign Strategist will work with the Development Director to prepare and support those who are working to solicit contributions.

The Campaign Strategist will ensure that pledges and gifts are monitored and recorded accurately and that all campaign events are professionally planned and executed.

The Campaign Strategist will report to the Head of School and collaborate with a team that includes the school’s Director of Development, while leading the support staff including an Events Coordinator, and a shared Advancement Coordinator. The position will be needed as long as the school is engaged in a capital campaign.

This person will cultivate and engage with a variety of campaign volunteers, project team members, and donors.

Essential Responsibilities
Capital Campaign Strategy and Planning

• Develop and lead the implementation of the capital campaign’s strategy, including committee membership, donor prospect tiers, and cultivation strategy.
• At the most global level, this will include developing a comprehensive plan for achieving the campaign goal.
• At a very granular level, this will include actions like developing a unique cultivation plan and appeal for each high-potential anchor donor; determining how and when to engage Parent Annual Giving Chairs and Alumnae Association leadership, in coordination with the Development Director; determining the precise timing of solicitations to donors.
• Develop a detailed project plan and timeline; maintain the overall campaign timeline, including goals for major milestones, major prospect meeting dates, campaign-related event dates, pending and upcoming proposals.

Marketing and Events

• In coordination with the school’s marketing partners and experts, and with Capital Campaign leadership, establish the campaign’s theme and tagline, and manage the creation of and updates to campaign materials.
• Ensure campaign proposals, supporting documentation, and other materials and correspondence are produced and submitted as needed.

Cultivation and Community

• Develop cultivation plans. Select cultivation leads for prospects. And on prospects, ensuring that they are prepared for meetings, events, and conversations.
• Explore external funding sources through community foundations.
• Gather and track information about prospects.
• Plan for and manage the execution of campaign events.
• Attend one-on-one meetings with volunteers and prospects as required to maintain campaign momentum.
• Make public appearances to share information about McGehee’s capital campaign within the community.
• Attend special events as needed.

Capital Campaign Operations

• Manage and maintain records of cultivation strategies, evaluations, solicitations, contact reports and results of all contacts with campaign prospects.
• Ensure that all campaign correspondence is produced, including letters of acknowledgment and statements for outstanding pledge balances.
• Create and coordinate all ongoing communications with donors to ensure appropriate donor recognition/naming is provided within fundraising policies.

Management

• Plan for and lead campaign meetings with the HOS, Capital Campaign leadership, and others as needed.
• Partner with the Director of Development and development team 
• Serve as the liaison for and manage the work of capital campaign consultants.
• Oversee travel booking and scheduling for HOS and others who may need to travel for capital campaign purposes.
• Plan, schedule, attend, and support all capital campaign planning
• Analyze reports and profiles concerning campaign
• Issue and provide analysis on regular progress reports including results to date, recent activity, priority contacts to be made, and next actions to keep the Campaign Committee moving forward.
• Produce all capital campaign packets for prospect and donor visits with supporting documentation and follow-up correspondence.
• Maintain records regarding campaign gifts/pledges including payment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree is required 
• Team player with a positive attitude, proactive approach, customer-service mindset, and ability to motivate 
• Strong communication skills (written, oral, and presentation) to effectively 
• A disciplined, results-oriented self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively in a fluid environment 
• Well-developed strategic, critical, analytical, and problem-solving skills 
• Strong interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, confidentiality, and judgment 
• Interest and competence to interact with a diversity of accomplished individuals 
• Strong attention to detail and able to develop, implement, and analyze strategies with minimal oversight 
• Strong communication skills (written, oral, and presentation) to effectively communicate the School’s vision and case for support for priorities 
• High degree of competency with Microsoft Office software, CRM databases (preferably Raiser’s Edge), and email marketing programs 
• Knowledge and experience with a Mac environment preferred 
• Active engagement in professional development and current on best practices 
• Commitment to the mission of Louise S. McGehee School and willing to serve as an ambassador for the School both internally and externally. 

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Regularly works in standard office or classroom conditions and climate.
• Regularly uses close and distance vision, including working at a computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Frequently required to move around the office/classroom; works at a desk for extended periods of time. 
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with students, fellow staff and community members. 
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; and to bend, to stoop, to reach, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. 

Limitations and Disclaimer
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. This job description reflects administration’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts administration’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis. 

The Louise S. McGehee School is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate, and to comply with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable protected classification. 

If you have questions, please email [email protected].

Department: Admissions
Reports to: Associate Head of School for Enrollment and Strategic Initiatives
FLSA Classification: Exempt (Salary)
Full/Part-time: Full-Time 
Hours: 40+ hours a week 
Start Date: 2023- 2024 School Year

About McGehee School
The Louise S. McGehee School, founded in 1912, is an independent PreK-12th grade all-girls school located in the historic Garden District neighborhood of New Orleans. Additionally, the School offers an early childhood program -- Little Gate -- that is play-based, inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy. The working environment is supportive and collegial yet fast paced and dynamic. For more information, please visit www.mcgeheeschool.com.

Position Description
Louise S. McGehee School seeks an ambitious, creative, and collaborative leader to serve as the school’s Director of Admissions. The Director of Admissions plays a key role in shaping McGehee’s community through the design and execution of strong recruitment, admissions, and retention practices. The Director of Admissions is a member of the Administrative Team and reports to the Associate Head of School for Enrollment and Strategic Marketing.

Key Functions/Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing a strategy for admissions including long term enrollment objectives and an annual action plan to meet admission and retention goals
• Oversee the admissions process including outreach to potential families, developing and maintaining relationships with applicant families throughout the admissions process, and managing the retention of current families
• Engage local preschools, feeder schools, and community organizations to promote admissions
• Plan, participate, and represent the school at recruitment events including open houses, school fairs, and other outreach opportunities
• Develop strong relationships with potential and current parents, staff, and faculty of the school as well as leaders in key local organizations and feeder schools
• Activate the school community—staff, faculty, alumni, parents—in support of the admission process
• Develop the school’s inquiry database and manage the relationship with these potential families; maintain regular contact helping to keep these families connected
• Coordinate the assessment of candidates based upon established criteria for admissions
• Manage the re-enrollment process including the retention of current families
• Work with the Associate Head of School and the Director of Communications and Marketing to develop and implement targeted communications in order to build and expand relationships with all constituencies that contribute to the School’s success
• Provide regular updates to Associate Head of School, Head of School, and Board of Trustees on key admissions metrics

Qualifications/Experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicates clearly and openly with parents
• Is detail oriented
• Knowledgeable about developmental milestones and able to document and communicate this knowledge to parents
• Sets up classroom in a developmentally appropriate manner
• Incorporates story and song into daily routines
• Offers age appropriate innovative and exploratory play
• Knows and understands the importance of exploring the outdoors with young children as an extension of the classroom
• Prepares weekly online newsletters to parents
• Maintains the class Brightwheel or Seesaw blog page
• Creates individual and group documentation pieces that are reflective of development and special moments
• Knows or is willing to learn licensing guidelines and proper procedures
• Maintains a collegial relationship with a co-teacher and a positive attitude within our program
• Attends weekly after school faculty meetings
• Participates in professional development provided by the administrative team
• Participates and engages in a faculty feedback and goal-setting program that focuses on individual professional growth 
• Meaningfully and honestly engages with a mentor teacher during and after school for the first two years of employment
• Remains flexible within the contracted hours to ensure that the transition between the classroom and the next environment has been completed
• Sets up and changes the classroom environment with materials for different daily interactions. 
• Sits on the floor with the children to offer open ended questions that facilitates deeper thinking regarding interests shown in play
• Engages in play with children to help extend learning opportunities sometimes requiring sitting, kneeling or standing for periods of time.
• Transitions children to various environments throughout the day depending on the daily schedules 
• Sits at the children's level on the floor to execute a morning meeting. 
• Assist children with putting away their bags, cups and nap mats as needed. May require reaching overhead or bending over at the waist. 
• Rotate with your co teacher for carpool, helping to transition various children from car to classroom including lifting children out of the car.
• Set up, execute and clean up snack 
• Set up, execute and clean up lunch 
• Respond to emergencies related to health or safety- potentially bring them to the nurses office as needed, escort down the stairs or out of the building. 
• Help settle children for nap as needed- potentially sitting next to them, patting backs or giving verbal reminders that it is rest time. 
• Help children with shoes, jackets as needed as well as change the clothes of any children who have had a potty accident. 
• Assist children with wiping in the bathroom as needed. 

Department: Little Gate 
Reports to: Head of Little Gate 
FLSA Classification: Exempt (Salary)
Hours: 40+ hours a week 
Start Date: August 1, 2024

About McGehee School:
The Louise S. McGehee School, founded in 1912, is an Independent PreK-12th all-girls school located in the historic Garden District neighborhood of New Orleans. Louise S. McGehee School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is open to all qualified candidates regardless of  race, color, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status or other applicable protected classification. For more information, please visit www.mcgeheeschool.com. 

About Little Gate Program: 
Little Gate is a play-based program, inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy of early childhood education.  We view the child as capable and curious.  This natural inquisitiveness leads children to explore, discover, question, experiment, and construct their own knowledge about the world they live in and their role in it.

Position Description:
The Little Gate program is looking for a dedicated educator for its infant program. The ideal candidate should love infants and should be able to remain calm at all times. Little Gate hires educators who are curious, flexible and nimble thinkers and collaborative problem solvers. 

Essential Functions: 

• Communicates clearly and openly with parents
• Is detail oriented
• Maintains daily sheets for each individual child
• Knows individual feeding and sleep schedules
• Preps bottles and food
• Sets up classroom in a developmentally appropriate manner
• Knows developmental milestones
• Incorporates story and song into daily routines
• Offers age appropriate innovative and exploratory play 
• Knows and understands the importance of  exploring the outdoors with infants daily
• Knows or is willing to learn licensing guidelines and proper procedures
• Maintains a collegial relationship with a co-teacher

Qualifications/Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Have at least two years of classroom teaching experience.
• A passion for teaching children.
• A commitment to continuous improvement.
• Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Able to walk up 3 flights of stairs  
• Lift and/or move between 10 pounds up to 45 pounds  
• Must be comfortable being in and around water 
• Regularly uses close and distance vision, including working at a computer and phone screen for extended periods of time.
• Repetitive tasks  
• Attention to detail  
• Frequent combinations of sitting, climbing, standing, walking, balancing, bending, kneeling, and crouching  
• Combination of indoor and outdoor environments  
• Exposure to; high noise levels, bodily fluids, infectious illness/diseases, occasional inclement weather
• Attend, facilitate and oversee outdoor play in multiple environments for approximately 1 to 2 hours per day 
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with students, fellow staff and community members. 
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. 

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Google Suite  (such as: copy/paste, creating documents, creating links, transferring photos, etc.)
• Ability to operate all classroom management software and systems

Physical Stamina
Most children have plenty of energy and need physical activity to stay healthy. Expect to be in motion during most of your time around children, whether you're participating in outdoor playtime or cleaning up after activities. Physical stamina allows you to stay engaged with children in a multitude of ways, providing a healthy, safe environment where you are able to react in the moment to each individual situation and its needs.

If you have questions, please email [email protected].

EEO Statement
Louise S. McGehee School is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. McGehee does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, gender or gender identity, age, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Qualifications/Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree
• A master’s degree in education is preferred.
• Have at least two years of classroom teaching experience.
• A passion for teaching children.
• A commitment to continuous improvement.
• Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Regularly works in standard office or classroom conditions and climate.
• Regularly uses close and distance vision, including working at a computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Frequently required to move around the office/classroom; works at a desk for extended periods of time. 
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with students, fellow staff and community members. 
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; and to bend, to stoop, to reach, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. 

• Demonstrate a passion for teaching and learning with an exceptional understanding of the middle and upper school levels and adolescent development, including age-appropriate techniques and technologies and strong classroom management skills.
• Create and design dynamic, sequential lesson plans in line with the department’s philosophy on student-centered practices, workshop-based methods, independent reading and writing, inquiry-based activities, and creative thinking.
• Emphasize communication skills and cultural competency in the broader francophone world.
• Meet the individual needs of the students through differentiated instruction and advance their learning in reading comprehension and analysis, vocabulary, discussion, grammar, aural, and oral skills.
• Communicate regularly and appropriately with the student, parent, advisor, and division head about student academic and social progress.
• Use rubrics and assessments in line with departmental expectations to assess students on a regular basis and communicate with students and parents about their progress.
• Act as a flexible and collaborative member of the community whose work expands beyond the classroom to enhance the student experience at the school.
• Model a mindset of lifelong learning and the willingness to take risks that serve as growth opportunities.
• Foster an open, inclusive learning environment that supports all students and their families through word, action, curriculum, and teaching strategies.
• Maintain a comprehensive online class syllabus and curriculum guide.
• Set clear expectations for students.
• Advise a small group of middle or upper school students each year, acting as the point person for these students and their families, leading progress report conferences, building a sense of community in the advisory group, and teaching advisory topics that support middle school girls in building a sense of agency, self-awareness, self-discipline, and citizenship.
• Fulfill assigned duties to monitor students in various capacities, as designated by middle school protocols.
• Clearly and effectively communicate with administration, faculty, students, and parents.
• Actively participate as a member of the middle school faculty and the greater school community.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Prior teaching experience teaching in the 7th-12th grade range.
• Demonstrated love of high school and middle school students.
• Capacity to teach advanced levels of French up to AP or equivalent.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field. A Master’s degree or equivalent training is strongly preferred.
• 3-5 years as a learning specialist, special education teacher, or related role.
• Experience working with a variety of students and families. 
• Confidence and experience with middle school reading, writing, and mathematics.
• In-depth experience with a broad range of educational technology tools.
• Extensive experience and training in equity in education, implicit bias, assistive technology, executive function, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and a wide range of complex learning needs are strongly preferred.

Additional notes:
When applying for this position please include a resume or CV, cover letter, and educational philosophy.  

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Regularly works in standard office or classroom conditions and climate.
• Regularly uses close and distance vision, including working at a computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Frequently required to move around the office/classroom; works at a desk for extended periods of time. 
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with students, fellow staff and community members. 
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; and to bend, to stoop, to reach, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. 

Limitations and Disclaimer:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. This job description reflects administration’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts administration’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis. 

EEO Statement
Louise S. McGehee School is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. McGehee does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, gender or gender identity, age, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you have questions, please email [email protected].

Qualifications/Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree
• A master’s degree in education is preferred.
• Have at least two years of classroom teaching experience.
• A passion for teaching children.
• A commitment to continuous improvement.
• Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Regularly works in standard office or classroom conditions and climate.
• Regularly uses close and distance vision, including working at a computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Frequently required to move around the office/classroom; works at a desk for extended periods of time. 
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with students, fellow staff and community members. 
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; and to bend, to stoop, to reach, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. 

Qualifications/Experience:

• A bachelor's degree in either Math education or Math
• Prior teaching experience in an upper school or middle school setting.
• Demonstrated love of high school and middle school students.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated capacity to teach Statistics and/or Computer Science.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Regularly works in standard office or classroom conditions and climate.
• Regularly uses close and distance vision, including working at a computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Frequently required to move around the office/classroom; works at a desk for extended periods of time. 
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with students, fellow staff and community members. 
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; and to bend, to stoop, to reach, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. 

If you have questions, please email [email protected].