Employment

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing routine maintenance in school buildings such as fixing structural damage, windows, doors or wall repair.
• Repairing broken or leaky plumbing to avoid water damage and restore full use of water fixtures
• Work on damaged electrical wiring when a shortage or wiring issue occurs.
• Maintaining the building HVAC equipment in order to keep climate control in the facility functioning properly
• Assisting with preventantive measures to the building to reduce the risk of future problems.
• Painting rooms within in building when old paint has become faded or chipped.
• Repairing any potential safety hazards to avoid injuries.
• Sanitizing and wiping down of various surfaces (e.g. door handles, railings, etc)

Specific Requirements

• 1 – 2 years of similar facilities/maintenance experience
• Plumbing, electrical and HVAC knowledge a plus.
• Must be willing to work at either Manhattan location (Upper East and/or Upper West Side)

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Objective

Supports the School's mission by overseeing the daily operations of the office of the Head of School.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates communications between the Head's Office, internal divisions, departments, and external constituencies of the School's three campuses.
• Provides administrative support to the Head of School and acting as a liaison to the board of trustees, parents, students, faculty, administrators and staff.
• Acts as the main point of contact for all Board of Trustees business.  Schedule, plan, organize board meetings, board retreat, and all board committee meetings.  Attend all meetings and take minutes and handle all documentation and reporting for the Board.
• Serve as Senior Administration team main administrative support.  Schedule and coordinate all administrative meetings, compile agendas and handouts for weekly meetings, communicate reminders to the team on a weekly basis, coordinate all needs to three campus locations.
• Lead the Calendar Committee.  Plan and run meetings on a bi-monthly basis to go over all events and preemptively solve any conflicts.  Create and distribute school-wide calendars, creating and working with a select group of administrative assistants to determine the proposed rollover calendar of events for each year.  Work on the implementation and utilization of the EMS (event management software) to create a cohesive school-wide event reservation service.
• Coordinate all special events for the Head of School, including but not limited to the Opening Breakfast, the End of Year Luncheon, and any additional events.
• Oversee all submissions to the Tuition Reimbursement process and Summer Curriculum plans.

Specific Requirements

• College degree; experience supporting an executive or senior administrator
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness
• Proficiency in MS Office suite and experience handling databases and on-line scheduling
• Advanced abilities in MS PowerPoint for creating presentations for the Head of School and the Board of Trustees
• Ability to complete work in a busy, high-profile office setting and deal with frequent interruptions
• A firm grasp of proper English usage and the ability to compose correspondence and other documents independently are essential
• Ability to anticipate issues before they arise and thoroughly prepare the Head for them
• The position requires highly professional deportment as well as confidentiality and discretion
• Patience, tact, confidence, organization, initiative, and a sense of humor are important qualities
• This position requires the flexibility to work additional hours, including occasional evenings and very infrequently weekends

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Objective

To obtain several part time school aides (morning & afternoon shift) to assist Windward faculty in the supervision of children in non-academic situations.  This role is not to exceed 30 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides supervision of children during non-academic time including arrivals & dismissals, hallway movement, lunch time, and recess activities.
• Assist students with safety protocols including handwashing, social distancing and the wearing of appropriate PPE at all times.
• Exhibits a positive attitude and serves as a positive role model for students and the community.
• Works cooperatively and effectively with others. Maintains self control and uses common sense.
• Reports to work on time and ready to work.
• Exhibits good judgment and responds positively to supervision, suggestions and/or directives.

Specific Requirements

• Degree Preferred
• Prior experience working with children
• Anyone hired for this role must complete a mandatory background check

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**This a per diem (sub nurse) role. This would be as a backup if one of our staff school nurses is out and we need coverage.**

Objective

The per diem school Nurse will provide back up for the School Nurse team and will be assigned to one of our campuses (Westchester or upper Manhattan) depending on the need.  This role is under the direction of the Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics. We will interview all qualified applicants to build a per diem "call list."

Duties & Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders
• Administer first aid and provide emergency & preventive care to students and staff.  First point of contact for any accident/injury that occurs on campus.
• Identify and assess student health needs, implementing services and evaluating plans of care to boost student learning and achieve optimum safety.
• Identify and report building safety or environmental issues which may impact student or staff health to the Division Head. 
• Act as liaison between home, school, and community providers for medical issues, discussing with administration when appropriate.  

Specific Requirements

• Must be a NYS licensed registered professional nurse
• Current CPR certification required
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience in a school, pediatric or emergency room setting required.
• Must possess good judgement, tact and flexibility and must have the ability to multitask.
• Must maintain confidentiality at all times as this position is exposed to personal medical information.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint) preferred.

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The Windward School seeks a talented Chief Advancement Officer to work closely with the Head of School, board of trustees, and executive leadership team to help lead Windward through a period of growth and development. 

The Chief Advancement Officer will be responsible for advancing Windward’s life-changing mission by developing a unified strategy to increase, diversify, and sustain support for the School.

The Chief Advancement Officer will build and maintain strong relationships both internally and externally, demonstrate a track record of fundraising success, and possess the leadership and managerial acumen necessary to galvanize the full advancement team, providing day-to-day oversight and leadership to the School’s advancement programs among both individual and organizational constituents (including trustees, alumni, parents/guardians, friends, corporations, foundations, community leaders, and others).

This leader will be expected to follow advancement best practices and to be an experienced manager.

Scope of the Role

The Chief Advancement Officer is responsible for leading all aspects of institutional advancement at Windward: communications, development, alumni relations, and special events. Reporting directly to the Head of School, the Chief Advancement Officer will be a member of the senior leadership team.

The Chief Advancement Officer will set the strategic direction for institutional advancement at Windward and serve as a strategic thought partner for the Head of School.

Responsibilities to Include:

Management of Institutional Advancement

• Provide clear vision, supervisory leadership and management, and strategic direction for all aspects of Windward’s institutional advancement work

• Represent institutional advancement as a member of the senior leadership team and at meetings of the board of trustees
• Develop an annual comprehensive advancement plan in support of the strategic plan
• Communicate Windward’s mission, vision, and values both internally and externally
• Work with each member of the institutional advancement team to set clear goals, provide the necessary supervision and resources for them to meet those goals, and foster a sense of ownership over outcomes
• Build a culture of inclusiveness and teamwork

Communications

• Together with the director of communications, plan and implement a long-term communications plan to include internal and external communications that is reviewed and updated annually
• Oversee annual communications calendar
• Ensure coordination between communications, development, and alumni relations staff
• Serve as a public spokesperson and representative for the School
• Build and maintain relationships with other independent schools, educational institutions, and community leaders

Development

• Together with the director of development, ensure that the resources are in place to support the School’s long-term vision and growth by designing and implementing fundraising strategies to support current and future operations
• Oversee planning for all existing fundraising efforts including the gala and other special events, the Windward Fund, the Next Chapter Campaign, and alumni giving
• Develop strategies for new funding streams including grants and planned giving
• Evaluate fundraising performance and identify ways to increase fundraising totals and expand philanthropic revenue sources
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward a small portfolio of major donors
• Oversee data management for the institutional advancement office including reporting, gift acknowledgments, and accounting

Head of School Support

• Provide comprehensive and effective support for the Head of School
• Provide briefings, materials, and recommendations for interactions with specific constituents and donors
• Collaborate with Head of School to identify, cultivate, and steward strategic outreach partnerships
• As a member of the senior leadership team, collaborate in developing priorities and strategies for advancing the mission of the School

Qualifications and Skills:

• Alignment with Windward’s mission and vision
• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred
• Proven track record of experience cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donor relationships with a wide variety of donors
• Leadership experience in institutional advancement at a nonprofit organization
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated strength in internal and external communications
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative working style
• Ability to build a team and motivate and manage people while also acting as a professional mentor and coach to build the strengths of direct reports
• Ability to effectively use a variety of computer programs and software; experience with Raiser’s Edge preferred

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Please submit a cover letter and resume to the attention of Mr. Jamie Williamson, Head of School. No phone calls please.

The Windward School is a co-educational, independent day school, with campuses in White Plains, NY, and NYC, dedicated to providing an excellent instructional program for children with language-based learning disabilities. We are seeking full-time assistant teachers, grades 1-9, for the 2020/2021 school year at the White Plains, NY and Manhattan campuses.  BA required.  Extensive professional development provided.

Visit this page learn about qualifications for successful candidates and a full description of the Windward Teacher Training Program.

Submit resume and cover letter to: windwardresumes@thewindwardschool.org

or mail to:

Sandra Schwarz
Director, WTTP
The Windward School
40 West Red Oak Lane
White Plains, NY  10604

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Director of Language Arts and Instruction
• Consults and works collaboratively with Division Heads
• Consults and works collaboratively with Coordinators
• Trains teachers to adapt classroom methods and materials to meet the language needs of students 
• Observes and evaluates the language demands of curriculum and classroom activities
• Provides, disseminates information to promote the development of student language skills
• Develops and reviews instructional techniques
• Assesses and monitors the students’ performances within classroom contexts
• Promotes the development of student oral language skills and conversational strategies
• Interprets and analyzes test results and student evaluations
• Identifies specific language skills and strategies required of students in Grades 1-9
• Participates in curriculum planning meetings and language arts meetings
• Observes and describes the use of teacher language to convey curriculum content
• Develops lessons to facilitate students’ language in language arts, social studies and science
• Provides staff development for faculty
• Presents seminars and serves as a resource to parents 

Requirements:

• ASHA Certification
• School experience preferred

Send cover letter and resume to Sandra Schwarz at: windwardresumes@thewindwardschool.org 
The Windward School 
40 West Red Oak Lane 
White Plains, NY 10604