Employment

The Windward School is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Teachers-in-Residence to join our community across multiple campuses for the 2024-2025 school year. Each role is based at one specific campus and candidates are encouraged to express their preference for placement during the hiring process. As integral members of our vibrant educational community, Teachers-in-Residence cultivate strong and trusting relationships with students and collaborative relationships with faculty. While participating in a structured teacher training program, Teachers-in-Residence are in pursuit of pedagogical knowledge and instructional expertise. This effort is achieved through rich professional development and opportunities for reflection. 

As a Teacher-in-Residence at The Windward School you would have the following responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Becoming knowledgeable about the elements and structure of spoken and written language
• Participating in the Windward Teacher Training Program (WTTP) and Windward Institute (WI)
• workshops and courses
• Developing formal lesson plans and teaching such lessons under the observation of coordinators and administrators
• Attending and actively participating in weekly staff development sessions
• Assisting mentor teachers with the instructional classroom program as appropriate
• Meeting frequently with mentor teachers and a Staff Developer to discuss teacher training progress, educational/instructional strategies, and overall performance
• Providing supervision for students during lunch, recess, arrival, and dismissal
• Actively contributing and supporting the DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging) initiatives of The School
• Becoming familiar with The Windward School culture by attending school activities and programs
• Gaining knowledge in the research and strategies that support the multisensory instructional program
• Developing an understanding of the emotional and social needs of our students and techniques used to support those needs

Embodying Windward’s core competencies of commitment, growth, impact, and community in order to support these goals, Teachers-in-Residence are required to enroll in Windward Institute (WI) core courses: Multisensory Reading Instruction (PAF), Teaching Basic Writing Skills and Language, Learning and Literacy. These courses reflect the research base of the Windward program and provide the foundation of knowledge about language. Teachers-in-Residence are also required to read selected articles that describe the body of research that supports the Windward program.

Specific Requirements

• BA/BS degree required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong technology skills
• A passion for learning and growth and an ability to thrive in a rigorous training program
• Open to constructive feedback and reflection
• Commitment to DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging) work and creating an inclusive environment
• Previous experience working with school aged children preferred

Our Vision

A world where every child with a language-based learning disability is empowered to achieve unlimited success.

Our Mission

The School is an independent, coeducational day school dedicated to providing an excellent instructional program for children with language-based learning disabilities. The multisensory curriculum is designed for students of average to superior intelligence who can benefit from the unique educational experience provided. Through direct instruction in small class settings, a trained staff assists students to improve their language skills. Academic success, combined with opportunities for social and emotional growth, enables students to understand their learning styles, build confidence, and develop self-advocacy skills. Windward is committed to helping students achieve their full potential in preparation for a successful return to the mainstream educational environment. To meet these goals, the School provides ongoing training to its faculty based on the most current research and also shares its expertise with the parent body, other educators, and the broader community.

Salary Range

$52,000-$55,167 annually for the 2024-2025 school year
Manhattan Stipend: $3,000 annually

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Duties and Responsibilities

Development

• Work with the associate director of development for advancement services to ensure alumni records are maintained and accurate in Raiser’s Edge. 
• Act as primary liaison between alumni and the school, staying in contact and sending correspondence to alums in response to milestone events. 
• Develop opportunities for alumni engagement and volunteerism including membership in the Alumni Ambassadors program. Attend and lead meetings, take minutes, create community, and ensure accountability for those involved. 
• Develop a culture of philanthropy within the alumni ranks and invite alumni and alumni parents continued participation in the Windward Fund. 
• Oversee the class gift of the graduating class, and election of class agents by working with Student Council. 
• Identify alumni donor prospects for fundraising initiatives and share with colleagues.  
• Facilitate networking/career advancement opportunities for young alums. 
• Research where Windward alumni are living and working and coordinate school/on-location visits for the head of school and other members of senior leadership and promote interactions via social media. 
• Oversee metrics pertaining to Windward alumni and produce reports and analytical data that can help quantify Windward’s value proposition. 
• Provide administrative support to the major gifts officer to include donor research, meeting preparation and tracking of donor contact reports. 

Events

• Organize an annual Homecoming event. Mobilize class agents to ensure participation and attendance from most recent classes and over time, build the event and have segmented offerings targeting specific class years. 
• Host an annual event for high-school alums and alumni parents with guest speaker on helping students with LBLDs navigate the college admissions process. 
• Organize Dream Big, an annual event for current students featuring a notable alum speaker. Oversee the logistics and pre- and post-promotion of the event. 
• Work closely with the outplacement team and collaborate with them on events, panels, and school visits.  
• Play a role in outplacing student events (graduation or transition ceremonies) sharing information about the alumni program and arranging parting gifts centered on school spirit. 
• Arrange alumni drop-in days at Westchester and Manhattan campuses and encourage participation from the academic division and teachers to be available to meet and greet with returning students. 

Marketing and Communications

• Support transition to an online alumni portal (forthcoming) and maintain information and data on an ongoing basis. 
• Send mailers to alumni and invite submissions of class notes either online or through USPS. Create write-ups for online and print publications. 
• Create a dynamic online social media presence for alumni, creating social media strategy that nestles within the school’s broader strategy. 
• Interview alumni and write alumni stories and features. 
• Collect impact content, quotes, pictures and other archive material for use in marketing and communications initiatives 
• Keep alumni pages (web, portal, etc) current, accurate and compelling to encourage repeat visits. 
• Oversee the annual College placement data screening and use outputs to create marketing stats for use by the team. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. 
• Experience in areas of development, marketing and communications. alumni relations, and/or other non-profit, events, and community-building work. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Proficiency in social media platforms and knowledge of leveraging them for community building and brand recognition. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.  
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge (RE / or donor database), a plus but not required. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment. 
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently to accomplish departmental and individual goals. 
• Demonstrated alignment with The Windward School’s Mission and Values and commitment to our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging principles. 
• Must have flexibility to travel between campuses. 
• The role will require attending some evening and weekend events. 

Salary Range: $55,000 - $70,000

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Objective

To obtain several part time school aides (mid-day shift) to assist Windward Westchester faculty in the supervision of children in non-academic situations (lunch/recess supervision).  This role is not to exceed 15 hours per week. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides supervision of children during non-academic time, including hallway transitions, lunch time, and recess activities.
• Assist students with safety protocols.
• 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

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

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The Windward School is actively seeking a Lead Facilities Associate for the Manhattan school campus. This is a full time, 12 month position who will report directly to the Manhattan Facilities Supervisor. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• In the absence of a supervisor, prioritize work orders, handle urgent requests, respond to tenant and client calls as required, and complete any and all assigned facility support, clean-up, maintenance, moving, event support, set-up, and repair work. 
• Conducts physical inspections of the facility, grounds, premises, hallways, common areas, restrooms, etc. noting anything that might be in need of repair, maintenance, clean-up, or is a hazard and reports same to the appropriate building staff for resolution. 
• Conducts minor repairs to the facilities and premises as assigned including painting, patching, office and kitchen equipment, furniture, walls, ceiling tiles, carpeting, floor tiles, etc. 
• Conducts the physical movement of furniture, equipment, boxes and materials as needed for meeting and conference room set-ups, facility events, tenant move-in's and move-out's, freight shipping and delivery, supplies, stocking, and the like. 
• Supports the various skilled trade personnel at a facility or complex in the performance and completion of their duties as needed and assigned. 

Qualifications

Specific Requirements 

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in facility maintenance, cleaning, repairs, moving, freight/docks, or mechanical work 
• High School Diploma or GED 
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written 
• Ability to use computers for work order processing, e-mail communications. 
• Must possess a high level of accuracy and neatness. 
• Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the position including bending, squatting, stretching and lifting up to 25 pounds on a regular basis. 
• On occasion, may be required to lift items weighing 50 to 100 pounds. 

Must be able to attain during Introductory Period (typically 90 days from date of employment): 

• FDNY Certificate of Fitness S-95 
• FDNY Certificate of Fitness F-03 
• FDNY Certificate of Fitness F-07 
   

Physical Requirements 

• Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine Involves movement between departments, floors, and properties to facilitate work. 
• Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. 
• Ability to read and understand information presented orally and in writing. 
• Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, drawings, and schematics 

*Salary Range: $52,000.00 ($25/hr)

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The Windward School is currently seeking a part time Facilities Associate for the Westchester Middle School. This position is a night shift role, 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm and located in White Plains, New York.  

Qualified candidates should not only have the experience and expertise listed below but also:  

• A readiness to embody Windwards core values of commitment, growth, impact and community  
• Display a proven commitment to DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging) work and fostering an inclusive culturally competent work environment  

Duties and Responsibilities  

• Performing routine maintenance in school buildings such as fixing structural damage, windows, doors or wall repair.  
• Responding to maintenance tickets for repairs and furniture and supply needs of our faculty and staff.  
• 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 preventative 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 thoroughly cleaning all areas of campus, where needed.  
• Event services set-up (including but not limited to chairs, tables, technology, and other décor) and tear-down and clean-up post event.  
• Parking and traffic duty during morning and afternoon drop-off and pick-up, as well as, at large events.  
• Any additional duties & responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor. 

Qualifications

Specific Requirements  

• 2 3 years of similar facilities/maintenance experience.  
• Plumbing, electrical and HVAC knowledge a plus.  
• Must be flexible and willing to fill in at other Windward locations if needed  

Preferred Requirements (All or any of the following are a plus):  

• General carpentry skills:  
• Installs, maintains, and repairs building hardware, including but not limited to, doors, windows, floors, and ceilings, adhering to accepted procedures and techniques of the carpenter trade.  
• Responds to departmental request which include, but are not limited to securing office equipment (i.e., computers, typewriters, etc.), and installing shelves.  
• General electrical skills:  
• Isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors and other electrical equipment, Using suitable testing instruments.  
• Replaces faulty switches, sockets, plugs, fuses, insulators, and other simple elements of electrical systems, fixes and appliances.  
• General HVAC skills:  
• Inspects and operates heating and air conditioning units and machinery to determine that all are functioning properly.  
• Reads thermometers and gauges, and records readings, and can access and use the Building Management Control System, as necessary.  
• General Plumbing skills:  
• Inspects installs, repairs and replaces pipes, fittings and plumbing fixtures to maintain the heating water, gas and plumbing systems of the plant.  
• Repairs or replaces damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, showers and bathtubs and/or connects them to outlet and inlet pipes by fitting gaskets, couplings, traps and valves, and soldering connections to seal joints where necessary. 

Salary: $18.00 per hour  

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