[YEP-DC] Re: Job Postings: Jobs at new DC private school

Dear YEP-DC,

Please find three job postings below for guidance counselor, academy administrator, and teachers at Blyth-Templeton Academy.  BTA is a new private high school opening in September 2015.

Thank you for the opportunity to post and please let me know if you have any questions.

Best,

Lee Palmer

Head of School
Blyth-Templeton Academy
1526 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Washington, DC  20036
T: (202) 847-0779
leepalmer@blythtempleton.org
www.blythtempleton.org

AVAILABLE POSITIONS:  ACADEMY ADMINISTRATOR, TEACHERS, GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

SCHOOL:  BLYTH-TEMPLETON ACADEMY 

Blyth-Templeton Academy is a new private high school opening in September 2015.  Now accepting applications for grades 9 through 12 for school year 2015/2016, Blyth-Templeton is a college-preparatory, non-sectarian, co-educational high school providing highly individualized, student-centered and experiential education that is affordable to a diverse community.   Please go to http://www.blythtempleton.org to learn more.  Features of our program include:

• Block schedule - 3 periods a day of 2 hours and 20 minutes

• 2 courses per term

• 4 terms per year - 4 points of entry

• Average class size of 8

• Small school size of 100

• Extensive use of Washington, DC

• Easy access to public transportation

Available Positions:

Guidance Counselor

Reports to: Head of School

Primary Role: Responsible for supporting student's academic and career needs through the delivery of timely and excellent secondary and post-secondary counseling on course selection and the post-secondary application process.  Responsible for enlisting community resources as required in support of student needs. Responsible for counseling students on social and personal issues as appropriate. Bachelor's degree required, master's preferred.

Job Details:

• Support and counsel students and families on the post-secondary application process, including international applications
• Counsel all students grades 9-12 on secondary course selection over four terms
• Work with students, teachers, and families to address student problems
• Oversee the implementation of student psycho-educational accommodations
• Perform guidance administrative work such as transcript preparation, data entry, Naviance support for students and families
• Assist the Head of School in course scheduling and calendaring
• Assist with admissions, interviews and follow-up as needed
• Assist with school presentations and parent-teacher conferences
• Compile a list of community resources for students and recommend as needed
• Respond to inquiries as needed concerning school program
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of School

Interested applicants should go to www.blythtempleton.org/careers/ to apply online and submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references .

Teachers

Blyth-Templeton Academy is seeking highly qualified teachers for the broad range of subjects we offer: English, French, Spanish, Math, Computer Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, History, and the Humanities. If you feel you have the qualifications we require and would like to be a part of a dynamic, progressive experience in high school education, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• Outstanding expertise in specified subject area(s)
• Innovative curriculum delivery
• Ability to provide effective experiential learning
• Experience working with students in small classes preferred
• Experience working with block schedules preferred
• Evidence of cooperative initiatives
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues
• Bachelor's degree required, master's preferred

Interested applicants should go to www.blythtempleton.org/careers/ to apply online and submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references .

Academy Administrator

Reporting to the Head of School, the successful candidate will be a responsible, knowledgeable and well-spoken individual with multi-tasking capabilities and able to work in a fast paced, collaborative environment. The Academy Administrator will have primary responsibility for campus reception (phone & in-person) and management of daily campus activity.  Together with the Head of School and Guidance Counselor, s/he will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and professional operation of the school including the management of the academic facility, residence facility, office supplies and school equipment. The Academy Administrator will also act as the school Attendance Officer and is directly responsible for monitoring student arrivals and departures on a daily basis.  As a member of the Administrative Team, the Academy Administrator will be expected to carry out any additional duties that may be required from time to time at the discretion of the Head of School. Bachelor's degree required.

Interested applicants should go to www.blythtempleton.org/careers/ to apply online and submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references .