Working at Unquowa
The Unquowa School prides itself on dedicated and talented faculty and staff who are committed to working together to develop an unafraid spirit in each and every student. Unquowa seeks individuals who are committed to our Mission and values and who understand the power of a collaborative and diverse learning community.
Teaching Opportunities:
Lower School Teacher
Fall 2018
The Unquowa School is looking for a nurturing, adaptable person who understands the developmental and cognitive needs of young children and who can teach collaboratively in a creative, cooperative environment. Applicants should be able to teach to a range of abilities and learning styles. In addition, he or she will understand the need to have a commitment to our school’s mission and an interest in being involved in our community through participation in school-wide committees and activities.
Requirements:
Bachelor Degree required; Master’s Degree in related content area strongly preferred
- Minimum 8-10 years teaching experience in the lower grades, preferably grades 3 and 4
- Experience with readers/writers workshop, Singapore math, and social studies
- Experience with hands-on, project-based learning
- Clear understanding of differentiated instruction
- Effective oral and written communication with parents
- Commitment to professional development
- Experience using technology to enhance instruction
- A clear interest in being part of a community that is committed to diversity and inclusion
- Skills needed to mentor and supervise a graduate intern
Individuals interested in being considered for this position should send:
- Current resume
- Letter of interest
- Personal Statement
- At least two letters of recommendation
- List of three references
To: sharon.lauer@unquowa.org
Administrative and Staff Opportunities:
Director of Advancement
The ideal candidate is an experienced advancement professional who demonstrates the ability to work strategically and creatively with the Head of School and Board to engage a diverse community in support of a common institutional goal. The new Director of Advancement will build on the School’s established fundraising foundation to enhance and expand Unquowa’s success in annual giving, endowment and planned giving.
Responsibilities
- Develop strong relationships with school constituents on and off campus to secure annual, capital, endowed and planned gifts that support the school’s mission.
- Serve as a member of the senior administrative team
- Work with Head of School, Business Manager and Board of Governors to determine the funding required to meet current and future institutional needs.
- Oversee Advancement support staff
- Serve as an active and visible member of the School community.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 10 years of development experience with increasing responsibility in advancement leadership, including work in both development and alumni affairs.
- Adeptness at quickly learning and appreciating a organization’s culture and a talent for developing and building long-term relationships.
- Demonstrated track record of successful frontline fundraising – both annual fundraising and campaign gifts – for an independent school, institution of higher education, or other not-for-profit organization.
- Ability to set and meet deadlines and to construct, articulate, and implement written annual development and communication/marketing plans.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Individuals interested in being considered for this position should send:
- Current resume
- Letter of interest
- Personal Statement
- At least two letters of recommendation
- List of three references
To: sharon.lauer@unquowa.org
Benefits Package:
The Unquowa School offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits to full-time employees including:
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Employer contribution to a TIAA-CREF 403(b) retirement plan
- Group life insurance
- Long-term disability
- Funding for professional development, including summer travel grants
- Tuition remission for the children of faculty, administrators and staff
It is The Unquowa School’s policy and practice to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Unquowa School does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender (including an employee’s gender identity, appearance or behavior, even if different from that traditionally associated with the employee’s sex at birth), sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
