EMPLOYMENT AT STATE COLLEGE FRIENDS SCHOOL
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at State College Friends School. We are continually interested in building relationships with experienced people who share a passion for education of the whole child. If you believe your skills and approach to working with children are a good fit for our school, please consider e-mailing or sending a cover letter and application (unless otherwise noted) to:
State College Friends School
c/o Lisa Gamble
1900 University Drive
State College, PA 16801
lgamble@scfriends.org
State College Friends School
c/o Lisa Gamble
1900 University Drive
State College, PA 16801
lgamble@scfriends.org
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Director of Development and Alumni Relations - July 1, 2020 Start Date
State College Friends School is a Pre-K through 8th grade school, guided and inspired by the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship. For 40 years, families in State College and surrounding areas have chosen our small, independent school for its nurturing, inclusive culture, and reputation for hands-on, deep learning. In this unique school community students become successful learners who are confident, creative, and compassionate; ready to use their big ideas and values to help make the world a better place.
The State College Friends School seeks a leadership team member to craft and implement a comprehensive development and alumni relations program. The Director of Development and Alumni Relations will work alone and in conjunction with others to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni, families, friends, companies, and foundations and will focus on annual, major, planned, and capital campaign giving as well as communications.
The successful candidate will possess a passion for the school's mission, exhibit excellent communication skills, and have experience or be willing to be trained to ask for gifts. The Director of Development and Alumni Relations will report directly to the Head of School. Salary will be based on the successful candidate's skill set and salary scales that are in keeping with those of the Friends School.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume by April 10th to Donnan Stoicovy, Head of School (dstoicovy@scfriends.org).
Summer Camp Counselor - Hiring for Summer 2020
Friends School is seeking staff for our summer camp program. The ideal candidate is someone who loves to run, move, and play with young people and who can manage a group of multi-age children. A successful summer camp counselor is someone who:
Creative Arts Camp Director - Hiring for Summer 2020
Position Description
The State College Friends School Creative Arts Camp director oversees the day-to-day logistics of our 5 weeks of Creative Arts Camp for about 12-15 5th-8th grade children. Our Creative Arts camps offer students an opportunity to enjoy imaginative self-expression, cooperative games and daily physical activity in a safe, small, relaxed group setting. Each week has a different creative focus for which the director plans and implements projects and activities using a variety of artistic mediums, materials, and methods. Most weeks end in a showcase presentation of some kind for parents. Camp staff provide instruction, guidance, and encouragement as students learn to plan projects, manage time and materials, and share their creative work and experiences with others.
The Creative Arts Camp director must be:
The position requires someone who is motivated, creative, flexible, and whose values resonate with the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship (also known as SPICES). The best candidate will be a strong communicator and leader, have the ability to ask for help, and be creative, organized, patient, enthusiastic, and calm.
The camps run various weeks throughout the summer, Monday through Friday. There are also 9 weeks of Kids Camp (K-4) summer camp and there is a potential opportunity for additional employment on the off weeks with this other camp. After the last day of camp, there is a short period of clean-up.
To Apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter outlining your interest and related experience to Lisa Gamble, Associate Head of School, at lgamble@scfriends.org. Applicants must be able to obtain clearances to work with young people.
State College Friends School is a Pre-K through 8th grade school, guided and inspired by the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship. For 40 years, families in State College and surrounding areas have chosen our small, independent school for its nurturing, inclusive culture, and reputation for hands-on, deep learning. In this unique school community students become successful learners who are confident, creative, and compassionate; ready to use their big ideas and values to help make the world a better place.
The State College Friends School seeks a leadership team member to craft and implement a comprehensive development and alumni relations program. The Director of Development and Alumni Relations will work alone and in conjunction with others to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni, families, friends, companies, and foundations and will focus on annual, major, planned, and capital campaign giving as well as communications.
The successful candidate will possess a passion for the school's mission, exhibit excellent communication skills, and have experience or be willing to be trained to ask for gifts. The Director of Development and Alumni Relations will report directly to the Head of School. Salary will be based on the successful candidate's skill set and salary scales that are in keeping with those of the Friends School.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume by April 10th to Donnan Stoicovy, Head of School (dstoicovy@scfriends.org).
Summer Camp Counselor - Hiring for Summer 2020
Friends School is seeking staff for our summer camp program. The ideal candidate is someone who loves to run, move, and play with young people and who can manage a group of multi-age children. A successful summer camp counselor is someone who:
- Cares about kids.
- Exhibits enthusiasm for the activities.
- Collaborates as a team player with colleagues and administrators.
- Sees the camp as a community.
- Models fair play and ethical behavior.
- Assisting in the planning of each week including theme-based activities, crafts, and groupings.
- Being responsible for the care and judicious use of supplies, equipment, and snacks.
- Helping with the day-to-day operation of the camp and daily logistics and schedules.
- Working to maintain the camp community and safety for all campers.
- Dealing directly with campers on issues as they arise.
Creative Arts Camp Director - Hiring for Summer 2020
Position Description
The State College Friends School Creative Arts Camp director oversees the day-to-day logistics of our 5 weeks of Creative Arts Camp for about 12-15 5th-8th grade children. Our Creative Arts camps offer students an opportunity to enjoy imaginative self-expression, cooperative games and daily physical activity in a safe, small, relaxed group setting. Each week has a different creative focus for which the director plans and implements projects and activities using a variety of artistic mediums, materials, and methods. Most weeks end in a showcase presentation of some kind for parents. Camp staff provide instruction, guidance, and encouragement as students learn to plan projects, manage time and materials, and share their creative work and experiences with others.
The Creative Arts Camp director must be:
- Imaginative and resourceful in planning unique weekly themes that are attractive to a diverse audience;
- Highly-organized in setting up work space and daily schedule
- An effective communicator with the targeted age group and adults;
- Able to provide responsive problem solving skills, redirection, and team-building when necessary for managing individual and group conduct;
- Physically able to lift and move chairs, boxes, props, and camp materials; teach, lead, and participate in active games, dance, theatre performance or other camp-related activities.
The position requires someone who is motivated, creative, flexible, and whose values resonate with the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship (also known as SPICES). The best candidate will be a strong communicator and leader, have the ability to ask for help, and be creative, organized, patient, enthusiastic, and calm.
The camps run various weeks throughout the summer, Monday through Friday. There are also 9 weeks of Kids Camp (K-4) summer camp and there is a potential opportunity for additional employment on the off weeks with this other camp. After the last day of camp, there is a short period of clean-up.
To Apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter outlining your interest and related experience to Lisa Gamble, Associate Head of School, at lgamble@scfriends.org. Applicants must be able to obtain clearances to work with young people.
Substitute Teachers- Hiring is Ongoing
We are seeking energetic, friendly, experienced adults who can be substitute teachers in our Pre-K-8th grade classrooms. We need substitutes for both assistant and lead teachers, at all levels. Friends School is a perfect place to hone the skills needed to work with children effectively. Prior teaching experience is preferred, but it is not required. A knowledge of and experience working with children is important. Please
e-mail Lisa Gamble (lgamble@scfriends.org) for more information about substitute teaching at Friends School.
We are seeking energetic, friendly, experienced adults who can be substitute teachers in our Pre-K-8th grade classrooms. We need substitutes for both assistant and lead teachers, at all levels. Friends School is a perfect place to hone the skills needed to work with children effectively. Prior teaching experience is preferred, but it is not required. A knowledge of and experience working with children is important. Please
e-mail Lisa Gamble (lgamble@scfriends.org) for more information about substitute teaching at Friends School.
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