Director of Marketing and Communications

Community Day School, an Early Childhood to Grade 8 co-ed independent Jewish day school in Pittsburgh, seeks a Director of Marketing and Communications. Reporting to the Head of School, the Director of Marketing and Communications will lead, plan, and implement overall strategies for all marketing and communications in order to raise the school’s visibility, advance its brand, and articulate clear messaging to internal and external constituencies.

The primary objective of the Director of Marketing and Communications' work is to create and communicate a compelling story about Community Day School. This message should advance admissions and fundraising goals, enhance community building, and support all other departments in the school as appropriate. 

The position serves on the senior leadership team and works closely with other staff and outside consultants as needed. 

The Director of Marketing and Communications will:

• Develop marketing and communication plans in line with the school's vision that advance the school and drive increased engagement with current and prospective families, donors, alumni, and other stakeholders
• In collaboration with the Director of Enrollment Management, design strategies and implement plans to increase student applications and generate prospective family interest
• In collaboration with the Director of Institutional Advancement, design strategies and implement plans to support the school’s fundraising efforts
• In collaboration with the academic division heads, design strategies and implement plans to support communications among teachers, students, and families
• Manage all aspects of the school's print and electronic communications, ensuring the continuity of the school's brand and voice, including admissions materials, handbooks, newsletters, etc.
• Plan and manage the department budget in order to maximize the effectiveness of all communications
• Manage the school’s social media and maintain a strategic and engaging online presence through video and photography
• Manage all print and digital advertising
• Create graphics for social media, digital/website, events, and marketing and communications collateral 
• Conduct demographic and market research annually and as needed
• Develop clear, easy-to-use, concise, comprehensible web content that supports our brand and messaging
• Manage the school’s website (currently built on Finalsite platform) including SEO and Google Analytics
• Plan and employ a proactive media relations strategy to ensure that the school is seen as a positive contributor to the Jewish and Pittsburgh education community
• Assist school staff in creating messages that are consistent with school branding and voice
• Partner with Director of Operations and Head of School in crisis communications 
• Maintain campus physical branding in partnership with the Director of Operations 
• Ensure that all the school’s programs and initiatives are branded professionally to be easily recognizable, clear, and consistent with the school’s goals and values
• Ability to work weekend/evening hours as needed for school events and urgent communications
• Perform other duties as assigned

The successful candidate will:

• Have a BA/BS in marketing, communications, advertising, journalism, or other related field
• Have 5-10 years of proven leadership experience in marketing and communications, preferably in education
• Have exceptional writing, editing, analytical, and presentation skills
• Have outstanding creative, strategic, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Be a team-builder, good listener, and strategist
• Be proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, AP Style, Constant Contact, Finalsite preferably (or other content management system), Canva (or other graphic design software), Blackbaud K-12 School Management, and databases
• Appreciate and support the school’s progressive, values-based approach to Jewish education and creating a welcoming and inclusive Jewish community 

Resume, references, and writing samples should be submitted to hr@comday.org

School Guidance Counselor

Qualifications:

• Must have or be working toward either a PA Department of Education certificate for Elementary and Secondary School Counselor or School Psychologist.
• Master’s degree required. 
• Proven leader and team player who inspires others.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Reports to: Head of Academic and Emotional Services

Our School Guidance Counselor will:

• Promote understanding of developmental expectations of children with diverse characteristics, cultures, linguistic, and economic backgrounds.
• Consult and collaborate with teachers and outside health professionals towards supporting the academic, social, and emotional needs of students. 
• Improve academic achievement by conducting observations and academic assessments that inform interventions which improve student outcomes.
• Promote strategies that facilitate effective management of student and classroom behavior.
• Assist school teams in monitoring student progress through the collection and interpretation of student and classroom data.
• Promote strategies that support positive student behavior and mental health practices in resolving individual, group, and system-level challenges in student behavior and mental health related areas.
• Promote a safe, supportive learning environment by providing crisis prevention, intervention, and postvention services, as needed, along with consultation and direct services to promote social-emotional functioning and learning for students with or without disabilities from diverse backgrounds.
• Strengthen family-school partnerships by providing support to families' understanding of their child's learning and mental health needs while taking into account their diverse characteristics, cultures, and linguistic backgrounds, as well as providing families with referrals to outside professional resources.
• Participate in school-wide assessment and accountability of student academic and behavioral achievement by generating, interpreting, and progress monitoring useful student and school-wide data. 
• Participate in and facilitate parent meetings as needed. 
• Participate in IGP (Individual Growth Plan) planning and implementation. 
• Provide recommendations and guidance towards maintaining and uplifting student and staff morale. 
• Provide and recommend professional development for staff. 
• Provide short-term individual and group guidance related to academic and social-emotional development, including peer mediation and bullying prevention.
• Refer staff or parents to resources that can provide ongoing guidance/counseling if warranted.
• Manage our “Destination High School” program, coordinating guidance and transition services for students as they matriculate through Community Day School and on to high school.
• Play an active role in the planning for, and response to, crisis situations.
• Other duties as assigned

This is an 11 month administrative position with benefits as indicated in the Employee Handbook.

How to apply:

If this sounds like an exciting role and you feel that Community Day School could be your home for a rewarding career, we would like to hear from you! Please provide a cover letter and resume to hr@comday.org. EOE

Math Teacher

Who are we? 

Community Day School in Squirrel Hill is an independent, co-ed Jewish day school for students in Early Childhood through Grade 8. We are distinguished by an exceptional academic program rooted in Jewish values that inspires children to become their best selves. We offer our employees competitive benefits and generous time off. 

How can you contribute? 

The successful candidate will teach various middle school math classes, including geometry, and teach students in grades 6-8 and possibly provide math support to students in grades 4-5. The individual must have the capacity and desire to differentiate instruction for all students, including those needing advanced instruction. We seek a team player who will work collaboratively to provide a joyful, innovative education to our students. 

Primary responsibilities include: 

• Teach in person, according to the educational needs, abilities and achievement of the individual students and groups of students.
• Present lessons in a comprehensive manner and use visual, audio, and technological means to facilitate learning. 
• Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning. 
• Assign, correct, and mark work carried out by students. 
• Assess and record students’ development, progress and behavior and provide grades and feedback. 
• Collaborate with other teachers, parents and stakeholders and participate in regular meetings. 

Perform other duties, as needed. 

What are we looking for? The ideal candidate will have: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. 
• Pennsylvania teacher’s license and at least two years of teaching experience.
• Math certification. 
• Masters Degree is a plus. 
• Thorough knowledge of teaching best practices.
• Capacity and desire to differentiate instruction for all students. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to use a computer, including Google Mail, Google Apps (GSuite), Zoom and other remote teaching applications. 

What are your next steps?

If this sounds like an exciting role and you feel that Community Day School could be your home for a rewarding career, we would like to hear from you! Please provide a cover letter and resume to hr@comday.org. Successful candidates must provide current clearances before hire. 

Community Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, tuition assistance and scholarship programs, athletics, or other school-administered programs. Community Day School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic community and strongly encourages applications from people of color, LGBTQ candidates, and women.

Art Educator

Who are we?

Community Day School in Squirrel Hill is an independent, co-ed Jewish day school for students in Early Childhood through Grade 8. We are distinguished by an exceptional academic program rooted in Jewish values that inspires children to become their best selves. We offer our employees competitive benefits and generous time off.

How can you contribute?

Community Day School has an immediate opening for an Art Educator. The successful candidate will inspire students to develop a passion to create, a love for art, and a knowledge and appreciation of traditional and contemporary art and artists. They will have a strong knowledge of best practices in teaching art to children ages 3 through 8th Grade of varied learning styles and levels of mastery. They will effectively help students explore the elements and principles of design through many different lenses, drawing connections between the world of art and life skills. 

Primary responsibilities include:

• Help the students focus on creativity, process, problem-solving, effort, growth mindset, and following directions, rather than evaluating students solely on the “quality” of the finished product.
• Instill a love of learning in all students and ensure equitable access to art education and appreciation of art as a method to explore our diverse world.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and specialists to design and implement lessons and units of instruction that integrate with other subject areas and assess student learning and instructional effectiveness.
• Provide the leadership and expertise necessary to ensure that the school’s Art program is aligned with the mission, goals, and objectives of Community Day School, and is an integral component of the instructional program.
• Plan, organize, and lead a successful annual Art Show and other art displays and exhibits designed to showcase students' learning for the school and the community.
• Develop constructive relationships with students, parents, faculty, and the local arts community and communicate about individual student progress and the goals of the program.
• Other teaching, advisory or support responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Intermediate and Middle School

What are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have:

• State certification as an art educator.
• Completion of a teacher preparation program and/or educational degree.
• Minimum of three years of related experience.
• Capacity and desire to differentiate instruction for all students.
• Ability to use a computer, including Google Mail and Google Apps (GSuite).
• Experience with digital tools to engage students in innovative learning, including design opportunities

What are your next steps?

If this sounds like an exciting role and you feel that Community Day School could be your home for a rewarding career, we would like to hear from you! Please provide a cover letter and resume to hr@comday.org. Successful candidates must provide current clearances before hire. 

Community Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, tuition assistance and scholarship programs, athletics, or other school-administered programs. Community Day School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic community and strongly encourages applications from people of color, LGBTQ candidates, and women.

Music Educator

Who are we?

Community Day School in Squirrel Hill is an independent, co-ed Jewish day school for students in Early Childhood through Grade 8. We are distinguished by an exceptional academic program rooted in Jewish values that inspires children to become their best selves. We offer our employees competitive benefits and generous time off.

How can you contribute?

Community Day School has an opening for a Music Educator for the 2023-2024 school year. The successful candidate will inspire students to develop a passion to create, a love for music, and a knowledge and appreciation of traditional and contemporary music and artists. They will have a strong knowledge of best practices in teaching music to children ages 3 through 8th Grade of varied learning styles and levels of mastery.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Teach regular scheduled classes to students from Early Childhood through 8th grade.
• Provide basic vocal and instrumental instruction for a variety of music styles.
• Work within a classroom setting to introduce students to simple music concepts such as beat, rhythm, and pitch, as well as how to read musical notes and symbols.
• Intentionally work to integrate movement and dance into music instruction.
• Plan and prepare students for musical performances
• Play instruments and/or help provide music for daily and weekly religious services
• Instill a love of learning in all students and ensure equitable access to music education and appreciation of music as a method to explore our diverse world and each student’s unique talents.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and specialists to design and implement lessons and units of instruction that integrate with other subject areas and assess student learning and instructional effectiveness.
• Develop constructive relationships with students, parents, faculty, and the local music community and communicate about individual student progress and the goals of the program.
• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students with learning, health, and social-emotional difficulties.
• Effectively use technology and resources for their class
• Other teaching, advisory, or support responsibilities as assigned

What are we looking for? The ideal candidate will have:

• State certification as a music educator.
• Completion of a teacher preparation program and/or educational degree.
• Minimum of three years of related experience.
• Capacity and desire to differentiate instruction for all students.
• Training in Orff-Schulwerk is a plus, but not required
• Ability to use a computer, including Google Mail and Google Apps (GSuite).
• Experience with digital tools to engage students in innovative learning, including design opportunities

What are your next steps?

If this sounds like an exciting role and you feel that Community Day School could be your home for a rewarding career, we would like to hear from you! Please provide a cover letter and resume to hr@comday.org. Successful candidates must provide current clearances before hire. 

Community Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, tuition assistance and scholarship programs, athletics, or other school-administered programs. Community Day School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic community and strongly encourages applications from people of color, LGBTQ candidates, and women.

Early Childhood Teacher

Community Day School (CDS), an independent age 3 through 8th Grade Jewish day school in Squirrel Hill, seeks a full-time teacher for its Early Childhood program. The Early Childhood Education program at CDS provides a warm and nurturing environment where children can learn and grow academically, socially, and emotionally while enjoying a vibrant Jewish experience. 

Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education
• Experience within a Reggio Emilia-inspired classroom preferred
• Current clearances

Job responsibilities:

• Help create a caring, nurturing learning environment inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy; this environment should encourage the active exploration of materials, incorporate the children’s curiosities, support the development of social interaction, and cultivate sustained engagement with other children, adults, and activities
• Help create developmentally appropriate experiences based on the curiosities of the children to support their growth and learning
• Work to build positive relationships with families through consistent communication
• Provide physical caregiving and ensure safety of the children
• Collaborate with other teachers, parents and stakeholders and participate in regular meetings as required or warranted.
• Maintain responsibility for order and cleanliness of the learning environment
• Continue learning through experience and collaboration with other educators in addition to attending professional development as requested
• Work cooperatively in a co-teaching environment
• Be able to lift child of up to 50 pounds from floor to waist height
• Perform other duties as needed

E-mail cover letter, resume, and current clearances to hr@comday.org. EOE

Health and Physical Education Educator

Who are we?

Community Day School in Squirrel Hill is an independent, co-ed Jewish day school for students in Early Childhood through Grade 8. We are distinguished by an exceptional academic program rooted in Jewish values that inspires children to become their best selves. We offer our employees competitive benefits and generous time off.

How can you contribute?

Community Day School has an opening for a Health and Physical Education Educator. This successful candidate will be responsible for creating a classroom environment that fosters, promotes, and develops an understanding of the relationship of healthy body function and exercise; that motivates each student to cultivate physical fitness, and appropriate social and emotional adjustment; that discovers and develops the talents of students in physical achievement; and that develops strength, skill, agility, poise, and coordination in individual, dual, and team physical activities and sports, in accordance with each student’s ability. They will have a strong knowledge of best practices in teaching Physical Education to children ages 3 through 8th Grade of varied learning styles and levels of mastery. They will have a strong knowledge of best practices in teaching Health Education to children in 5th through 8th Grade of varied learning styles and levels of mastery. 

Primary responsibilities include:

• Teaches knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, rhythms, dance, and individual, dual, or team sports
• Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of formal sports, games, rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement.
• Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with course standards.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education areas.
• Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of students.
• Provides close supervision of students at all times to ensure the overall safety of all students
• Collaborates with classroom teachers and specialists to design and implement lessons and units of instruction that integrate with other subject areas and assess student learning and instructional effectiveness.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other record-keeping activities as necessary
• Maintains control of equipment storage areas as well as evaluates condition of athletic fields to ensure the overall safety of all students 
• Evaluates each student’s growth in physical skills, knowledge, and contribution in team sports.
• Communicates with parents and school based counselor on student progress.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students with learning, health, and social-emotional difficulties.
• Effectively uses technology and resources for their class.
• Effectively plans, communicates and facilitates the school’s annual Lag B’Omer (holiday) Field Day
• Provide the leadership and expertise necessary to ensure that the school’s Health and Physical Education program is aligned with the mission, goals, and objectives of Community Day School, and is an integral component of the instructional program.
• Other teaching, advisory, duties, or support responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Intermediate School and Middle School

What are we looking for? The ideal candidate will have:

• State certification as a Health and Physical Education educator.
• Completion of a teacher preparation program and/or educational degree.
• Minimum of three years of related experience.
• Capacity and desire to differentiate instruction for all students.
• Ability to use a computer, including Google Mail and Google Apps (GSuite).
• Experience with digital tools to engage students in innovative learning, including design opportunities

What are your next steps?

If this sounds like an exciting role and you feel that Community Day School could be your home for a rewarding career, we would like to hear from you! Please provide a cover letter and resume to hr@comday.org. Successful candidates must provide current clearances before hire. 

Community Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, tuition assistance and scholarship programs, athletics, or other school-administered programs. Community Day School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic community and strongly encourages applications from people of color, LGBTQ candidates, and women.

Substitute Teachers

Daily substitute teachers for all grades and subjects are also needed. These positions require elementary certifications for Lower School general studies and secondary certifications in major subject area for Middle School, as well as a minimum of two years of teaching experience. 

Art
Hebrew and Jewish Studies
Elementary School
Early Childhood
Support and Gifted Services
Music
Computers
Library
Gym
Middle School subjects including Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Support, Science, and Spanish

Email cover letter, resume, references, and current clearances (if available) to hr@comday.org.

Community Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   

Who are we?

Community Day School in Squirrel Hill is an independent, co-ed Jewish day school for students in Early Childhood through Grade 8. We are distinguished by an exceptional academic program rooted in Jewish values that inspires children to become their best selves.

How can you contribute?

Community Day School is looking for individuals who will staff our daily Extended Day Programs.  We offer both Early Childhood (ages 3-5) and Kindergarten-5th grade programs.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Supervising student activities indoors and outdoors.
• Monitoring student behavior.
• Assisting with homework as needed.
• Signing students in and out of extended day and walking them to the door when their ride arrives. 
• Communicating with families, the Extended Day Coordinator and/or the Head of Lower School and Early Childhood as needed.  
• Understanding all safety procedures of CDS and having the ability to lead the participants in the event of an emergency.
• Meeting all CDS standards for professionalism in conduct and appearance at all times.

All offers will be contingent upon satisfactory references, clearances under Act 33 and 34 and Federal Criminal History Record, as well as proof of COVID19 full vaccination status and a negative TB test result no more than three months old.

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• August 23, 2022 to June 9, 2023 
• Monday through Thursday, 3:35 to 6 p.m.
• Fridays, 2:35 to 5 p.m., except November 11 through February 10 when the program ends at 4 p.m. because of the start of Shabbat
• We are looking for candidates who are interested in working anywhere from 2-5 days per week.  

Salary:  $40/day