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The Director of Admissions and Enrollment reports to the Assistant Head of School and works with all constituents – students, parents, and teachers - in the International School of Brooklyn community in support of the school’s mission. The Director of Admissions and Enrollment attends Senior Administrator meetings. The Director of Admissions and Enrollment is responsible for student recruitment and retention, student records and management of all admissions-related programs and activities.  The Director of Admissions and Enrollment is directly responsible for designing and building an admissions program, the systems necessary to carry off the functions of the office, and the marketing and admissions campaign determined to be in the best interests of the school.

The Director of Admissions and Enrollment supervises the staff in the Admissions and Enrollment Department.

Key Responsibilities include:

STUDENT RECRUITMENT/SCHOOL MARKETING

• Organize and implement outreach efforts aimed at attracting students appropriate to the school, including open houses, information sessions, and school fairs
• Present the school to prospective students and parents, including handling inquiries and applications, written communication, tours and interviews
• Maintain memberships in admissions-related professional associations 
• Maintain contact with feeder schools, independent placement counselors, educational consultants, medical professionals, administrators from other schools, and other sources of students for the school
• Build a network of current and former parents, current students, and alumni who assist with admissions programs.  Provide a training and guidance for these volunteers
• Work with the Advancement Office to create and execute an admissions marketing plan 
• Develop and implement a consistent admissions process, compatible with the overall mission of the school and covering inquiry to enrollment
• Coordinate activities related to on-site visits, play-based assessments, tours and interviews
• Conduct student and parent interviews
• Follow-up periodically with promising candidates, students admitted but not yet enrolled, and already-enrolled students prior to their coming to school
• Leads the prospective students reviews with the applicable Division Directors and Head of School
• Serve as a member of the Tuition Assistance Committee
• Attend meetings and manage paperwork related to the French Bourse system
• Work with the Advancement Office on the implementation of an alumni program

ADMISSIONS OFFICE MANAGEMENT

• Work with the Business Office to create and maintain an admissions budget 
• Oversee the creation of appropriate admissions materials/publications and promotional materials, in conjunction with the Advancement Office
• Conduct mailings as needed
• Update the admissions section of the website 
• Manage the admissions module of the database 
• Maintain statistics on all aspects of the admissions and re-enrollment process from year to year (enrollment, retention, tuition assistance, etc.)

ENROLLMENT AND STUDENT RECORDS MANAGEMENT

• Works with the Admissions Associate and Program Assistant in work relating to student records – attendance, student files, transcripts, etc.
• Oversee the re-enrollment contract process, which is executed jointly with the Business Office

OTHER

• Participate in the work of the senior administrative team as required by the Head of School
• Prepare enrollment reports for the Board of Trustees and Finance Committee
• Attend Board of Trustees meetings, as required, to provide periodic admissions updates
• Brief the faculty each summer regarding incoming students 
• Evaluate all aspects of the admissions program annually, and redesign as needed 
• Support the school, its mission, and leadership
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of School

Applying to this position
Interested candidates should email letters of interest and resumes to:
admissionssearch@isbrooklyn.org.

The Admissions Associate reports to the Director of Admissions and works with all constituents – students, parents, and teachers - in the International School of Brooklyn community in support of the school’s mission.  The Admissions Associate is responsible for supporting the work of the Admissions Office.

This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, time-management and organizational abilities, and a high energy level. Candidates must be comfortable communicating and marketing ISB’s academic program and school culture. The ideal candidate must demonstrate a commitment to understanding language immersion and IB education.  Previous experience in admissions and working with admissions databases is preferred but not required.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Work with the Director of Admissions and Head of School to develop and execute an admissions plan that meets enrollment goals and appeals to a diverse pool of well-qualified applicants

• Help guide families through their journey from inquiry through admission and enrollment

• Help identify “right-fit” students and families through review of materials and interviews (as needed)

• Answer inquiry calls and speak knowledgeably about ISB: its mission, culture, and educational framework 

• Collaborate with the communications team in the design and decision-making related to all admissions and marketing materials (print and digital)

• Help plan, schedule, and set up admissions events, and attend school fairs

• Lead tours with prospective families

• Schedule tour and interview appointments and maintain admissions calendars

• Organize and assist with student visits and assessments (including assisting with the school’s Parent Ambassador program)

• Update and maintain admission and enrollment database

• Build relationships with parents and other community groups within ISB and beyond

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Flexibility to work long hours, occasional evenings and weekends during peak admissions season.
• Ability to work in Spanish or French an advantage.

Applying to this position:

Interested candidates should email letters of interest and resumes to Torsie Judkins at jobs@isbrooklyn.org.

The Learning Support Teacher works closely with the Coordinator of Support Services, faculty, and the administrative team. The teacher supports both Lower and Middle School  students with academic support, learning strategies, organization, and study skills, and serves as a resource for faculty. Note: there is a potential for a supervisory role for an experienced candidate.

Qualification Requirements:

Candidates should enjoy creating differentiated learning experiences designed to nurture the development of the whole child; enjoy a strong collaborative work environment; enjoy using a wide array of resources to build rich inquiry and learning experiences; have experience integrating multiple approaches to ensure various learning styles are well supported. The role requires both push-in and pull-out support work, and candidates should have experience conducting this work both on campus and in a distance learning context.

Educational Background and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• At least two years of experience as a learning specialist or in a related role. 
• Ability to support students with math/English/social studies skills from upper elementary through all middle school grades.
• Familiarity with legal responsibilities of independent schools related to IEP and 504 plans.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, admin, and parents.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing with faculty, administration, and parents.

Applying to this position: Interested candidates should email letters of interest and resumes to jobs@isbrooklyn.org.

Candidates should be able to use their expertise in elementary education to confidently lead a classroom. Teachers at ISB are expected to work collaboratively in lesson planning to implement a strong and engaging PYP curriculum. Duties include teaching reading, writing, social studies and math in Spanish and providing academic support.

Qualification Requirements

• Candidates should enjoy creating learning experiences designed to nurture the development of the whole child in a strong collaborative work environment. 
• Candidates should be able to use their expertise in elementary education to confidently lead a classroom both on campus and in a distance learning context and deliver strong instruction within the context of the school’s IB and language immersion environment.
• Ideal candidates will enjoy using a wide array of resources to build rich learning experiences while integrating multiple approaches to ensure differentiation. 
• Experience working with elementary-aged children with an ability to display effective classroom management is important in this role. 
• Teachers in this role should enjoy working closely with a support team within the classroom and have excellent communication skills.

Educational Background and Skills

• Ideal applicants will have experience teaching full classes in Spanish and be bilingual or native Spanish speakers.  
• Candidates should hold a degree in Education and have at least two years of head teaching experience in an Upper Elementary School setting.
• Knowledge of PYP and experience in a language immersion program is a plus. 
• Experience or familiarity with technology (e.g. Google Classroom, Google Sites, Zoom).
• Adaptability to changing learning environments (with both teaching in-person and teaching virtually).
  

Applying to this position 

Interested candidates should email letters of interest and resumes to Delphine Michaud at dmichaud@isbrooklyn.org.