Employment

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

Assistant teachers are integral members of The Windward School community. They are valued for the strong and trusting relationships developed with students and collaborative relationships with faculty. While participating in a structured teacher training program, assistant teachers are in pursuit of pedagogical knowledge and instructional expertise. This effort is achieved through rich professional development and opportunities for reflection.

Specific Requirements

• BA degree required
• Excellent oral and written communication 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

As an assistant teacher 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) 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 an Assistant Teacher 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, assistant teachers are required to enroll in Windward Teacher Training Program 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. Assistant teachers are also required to read selected articles that describe the body of research that supports the Windward program. 

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.

To apply, email cover letter and resume to: Sandra Schwarz, Director of the Windward Teacher Training Program at windwardresumes@thewindwardschool.org

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

The Windward School is currently seeking an Assistant to the Head of the Westchester Lower School.

This position works closely with the Head of Westchester Lower School. The ideal candidate will require strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, the ability to work proactively to support day-to-day operations at Westchester Lower School, a keen attention to detail, a positive team-oriented approach, and flexibility.

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

• Have a deep understanding of and a passion to support The Windward School’s mission
• Display a proven commitment to diversity work and fostering an inclusive culturally competent school environment

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supplies daily administrative support to the Head of the Westchester Lower School
• Coordinates communication between the Head of Westchester Lower School’s office and families, faculty, and staff, as well as other Windward departments and divisions
• Manages multiple schedules and calendars
• Creates and regularly updates documents, reports, and letters
• Maintains divisional and student files and provides, distributes, and tracks student-related documents
• Drafts and distributes divisional communications utilizing School’s message notification system
• Manages parent-teacher conference scheduling and progress report distribution

Specific Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3-5 years of mid level administrative support experience
• Essential computer and database skills including a strong working knowledge of, but not limited to, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint), as well as Adobe Pro and online scheduling tools. Experience with project management software a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to prioritize tasks and assignments while maintaining a welcoming, supportive office in a busy school setting
• The ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discretion at all times

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The Windward School is currently seeking an administrative assistant to support the front desk function at Westchester Lower School.

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

• Have a deep understanding of and a passion to support The Windward School’s mission
• Display a proven commitment to diversity work and fostering an inclusive culturally competent school environment

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing and coordinating student arrival and dismissal process.
• Responsible for managing student attendance.
• Answer and direct incoming calls from the front desk
• Manage incoming calls for Head of WLS and other senior admin when needed.
• Setup of new student files and enters all student information/changes in database.
• Make and distribute photocopies for administration and teachers.
• Manages all supply ordering for WLS and organization of supply closet.
• Assist in greeting and directing visitors.
• Ensures the front desk is operating in a functional and organized manner.
• Schedules summer screenings and summer reading practicum.
• Responsible for managing student transportation information in database & notify Head of WLS and families as needed of disruption to student transportation due to closures (i.e. holidays, etc)
• Contact families to ensure all appropriate paperwork is submitted.
• Contact with families with regard to undocumented absences.
• Support progress report process
• Training of any temps or other staff that may provide front desk coverage.
• Cross training with all WLS administrative support and providing coverage as needed.
• Data entry of student information in Blackbaud and other systems.
• Must maintain confidential and sensitive information. 
• All support staff are required to assist the administration as needed with daily operations.
• Provides administrative support for day-to-day operations as needed including but not limited to: scheduling meetings, event support, email correspondence.

Specific Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 2 – 3 years of administrative work experience; prior school experience a plus.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Blackbaud database experience a plus.

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The Windward School is currently seeking an administrative assistant to support the front desk function at Westchester Lower School.

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

• Have a deep understanding of and a passion to support The Windward School’s mission
• Display a proven commitment to diversity work and fostering an inclusive culturally competent school environment

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing and coordinating student arrival and dismissal process.
• Responsible for managing student attendance.
• Distribute mail and support mailings
• Answer and direct incoming calls from the front desk
• Support Microsoft teams & assist with the organization of divisional sharepoint files
• Contact families to ensure all appropriate paperwork is submitted.
• Contact with families with regard to undocumented absences.
• Support progress report process
• Manage the Raptor system and inform Head of WLS of any concerns
• Manages all RSVP’s and maintains spreadsheets for events
• Maintaining an organized faculty lounge (supply orders, milk, coffee, etc)
• Cross training with all WLS administrative support and providing coverage as needed.
• Provides administrative support for day-to-day operations as needed including but not limited to: scheduling meetings, event support, email correspondence.

Specific Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 2 – 3 years of administrative work experience; prior school experience a plus
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Blackbaud database experience a plus

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The Windward School is currently seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist for grades 1-9. This position is a classroom-based model which includes supporting, mentoring, and evaluating classroom teachers on a daily basis. A Windward SLP is also a staff developer, responsible for presenting current research and strategies to enhance the school’s multisensory program. In addition, Windward SLPs present lectures and workshops to parents and other groups on topics of importance to language development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reports to the Director of Language Arts and Instruction
• Consults and works collaboratively with Division Heads and 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 and disseminates information to promote the development of student language skills
• Develops and reviews instructional techniques which promotes the development of student oral language skills and conversational strategies
• Assesses and monitors the students’ performances within classroom contexts
• 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
• Embodies Windward’s core values of Commitment, Growth, Impact and Community
• Actively supports the DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) initiatives of the school.

Specific Requirements

• BA Degree; MA preferred
• Completion of Three C certification
• School experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in presenting professional development preferred

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The Windward School is currently seeking a Benefits Administrator to serve all Windward campuses with a home office at the Westchester Lower School.

This new position will work with the Human Resources Team to ensure that the vision and execution of the School’s overall benefits package is aligned with The Windward School’s mission. 

The Benefits Administrator is responsible for directing and planning the day-to-day operations of group benefits programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, worker's compensation, life insurance, ancillary benefits, flexible spending plan, retirement plans, etc.). This position provides excellent customer service and assists in the design of quality benefits plans. The administrator continually investigates new benefits programs, improves existing programs, and supervises and monitors benefits administration.

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

• Have a deep understanding of and a passion to support The Windward School’s mission
• Display a proven commitment to diversity work and fostering an inclusive culturally competent school environment

Duties and Responsibilities

• In conjunction with our insurance brokers, researches employee benefits plans and vendors to identify those that present the best value.
• Design, recommend and implement new benefits programs. Examine possible plan designs and benefits cost changes.
• Serve as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators.
• Oversee the electronic feed process from payroll vendor to insurance providers, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy.
• Oversee electronic COBRA process that is handled by payroll vendor, ensuring that terminated employees receive timely communication and dealing with any COBRA related issues.
• Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations. Keep abreast of all new legislation to ensure compliance including labor laws, COVID related legislation (ARPA, ACRA)
• Coordinate daily benefits processing. Handle enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, rollovers, QDROs, QMCSOs, distributions, loans, hardships and compliance testing.
• Reconciliation of all benefit bills ensuring accuracy and submitting PO’s for payment.
• Oversee corporate credit card benefit program including launch, communication, initial setup and oversight of system.
• Allocate group health and dental claims monthly and review quarterly.
• Analyze current benefits, evaluating the use, services, coverage, effectiveness, cost, plan experience and competitive trends in benefits programs, and identify the company's stance.
• Assist with plan audits. Prepare, collect and organize data for business department.
• Provide customer service support to internal and external customers. Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefits package.
• Assist the Director of Human Resources with developing content and facilitating recurring professional development for faculty and staff regarding our benefits package and any changes to plan design.
• Meet individually with any faculty or staff member approaching a leave (maternity/paternity, LOA, medical leave, etc) to ensure they have an understanding our our leave practice and how that affects salary & benefits.  Walk individual through applications and track leave times from start to finish, informing payroll of any changes and updating division heads of employee return.
• File all workers compensation claims and oversee the entire process from beginning to end.  Analyze process and assess the risk of continuing the relationship with vendor. 
• Oversee entire open enrollment process including but not limited to:  working with insurance brokers to develop annual benefit guide for union and non-union employees, inputting all plans and payroll deduction changes into payroll system, distributing all materials, point of contact for all questions regarding open enrollment, and working with vendors to ensure accurate enrollments for new plan year.
• Design and distribute materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment and summary plan descriptions. Provide training and support to group benefits associates, home office associates and the field staff.
• Send all mandatory notices to faculty & staff regarding benefits; TIAA fee disclosure notice, Medicare Part B, etc.
• EEO Reporting, VETS 100 Reporting, Opus Census, 403(b) non discrimination testing

Specific Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources (or similar field) required
• 4-5 years of benefits administrator experience including analysis of plan designs, payroll deductions, etc.
• Advanced excel skills required including vlookups and pivot tables – all interviewed candidates will be tested
• Experience working with HRIS systems including reporting, entering benefit plans, open enrollment, etc.
• Knowledge of ERISA guidelines and prior 401K or 403b experience
• Ability to stay abreast federal and state labor laws (NY, CT) to ensure compliance

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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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The Windward School is currently seeking an Helpdesk Technician and Av Associate for the Manhattan Middle School to assist our faculty and staff with technical difficulties and questions.

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

• Have a deep understanding of and a passion to support The Windward School’s mission
• Display a proven commitment to diversity work and fostering an inclusive culturally competent school environment

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to faculty & staff facing software, hardware, and network issues.
• Assist help desk operations by responding to tickets in a timely manner, triaging issues, then escalating when appropriate.
• Maintain software and hardware inventories.
• Administer Active Directory, Office 365, and SharePoint Online environments.
• Assist in the creation and management of Office 365 groups and distribution lists
• Grant software program rights to new hires and manage associated permissions
• Document resolutions to common support requests into an end-user facing guide.
• Provide end-user training on our core systems and applications.
• Maintain internal IT documentation on application configuration and support.
• Configure new computer hardware and software (both Windows & Mac based).
• Support, administration, and maintenance of desktops, laptops, and some light server work
• Troubleshoot desktop, server, hardware, and software issues
• Install and configure hardware and software components
• Repair or replace damaged hardware
• Upgrade systems to enable compatible software
• AV duties and responsibilities as needed for The Windward School and/or The Windward Institute

Specific Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• 3-5 years experience in an IT, help desk related role
• Proficient in both Windows and Mac operating systems
• Detailed oriented and experience working in a fast paced environment

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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 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 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 multiple campuses as needed.

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The Windward School is currently seeking an administrative assistant to support the school wide health office and provide administrative coverage for Westchester Lower School .

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

• Have a deep understanding of and a passion to support The Windward School’s mission
• Display a proven commitment to diversity work and fostering an inclusive culturally competent school environment

Objective

This role would help to support both the Health Office across all campuses for 40% of time as well as support the WLS administrative team and front desk for the remaining 60% of time.  Schedule will be as follows:

WMS Health Office:                                                  Daily from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon

Travel time to WLS & Lunch:                                   Daily from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

WLS Administrative Support & Front Desk:             Daily from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Duties and Responsibilities: Health Office/Athletics

Support Director & Assistant Director of Health & Safety with various administrative tasks including but not limited to:

• Database management for health office including input of confidential student information
• Assists with althetic department responsibilities including coordinating rosters in database, intake and review of documents from parents, confirmations of games and officials
• Assists with Enzo testing logistics (reviewing registrations, sending reminders & confirmations, coordinating schedules)
• Maintains staff compliance with Magnus App (i.e. running reports, sending reminders, inputting new hires)

Duties and Responsibilities: WLS Administrative Assistant/ Front Desk

Providing administrative support for the Head of WLS as well as front desk coverage including but not limited to:

• Assists in organizing and coordinating dismissal process 
• Files divisional and student information
• Makes and distributes photocopies for administration and teachers including preparation of documents/files for divisional meetings
• Assists with CSE paperwork including rating scales
• Obtains and displays signage when necessary
• Conducts all afternoon parent calls (3:30 – 5:00 pm calls)

• Manages afternoon emails and afternoon incoming calls to front desk with a helpful and pleasant demeanor, answering questions and directing/forwarding calls when appropriate
• Manages afternoon incoming calls for Head of WLS and other senior admin when needed
• Provides administrative support for WLS with regard to Microsoft Teams and organizing divisional Sharepoint files
• Provides administrative support for the progress report process and distribution of documents to families
• Creates PDF’s (i.e. textbooks and other materials) and uploads to Sharepoint
• Assistst with the intake and distribution of packages
• Greets, provides information and directs all visitors to appropriate locations, after school hours, ensuring that any health questionnaires are completed, manages the Raptor system and informs Head of WLS of any concerns
• Provides morning coverage of front desk at WLS if needed due to absence
• Provides afternoon administrative support for administrative team as needed
• Provides administrative support to drama club and production
• Any additional duties as assigned by the Head of WLS

Specific Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 2 – 3 years of administrative work experience; prior school experience a plus
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Office 365, Teams, and Sharepoint
• Must maintain confidential and sensitive information 
• Prior database experience a plus
• Friendly, helpful attitude; customer service oriented

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