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The Business Office Associate reports to the Director of Operations and Advancement (for operations tasks) and to the Controller (for business tasks) and works with all constituents – students, parents, and teachers - in the International School of Brooklyn community in support of the school’s mission.  The role of the Business Office Associate is to assist in coordinating School Operations logistics and some Business and Human Resources administration. Specifically, the Business Office Associate is responsible for:

• Operations – rental relationships, oversee space reservations, manage emergency procedures logs
• Business/Human Resources – maintenance of personnel files and HRIS systems, administration of benefits, staff on/off boarding, management of staff time-tracking

Reports to:  Director of Operations and Advancement (for operations tasks) and to the Controller (for business tasks)

Operations

• Manage relationships with rental vendors, including initial negotiations, contracts, insurance requirements, and space usage logistics
• Maintain calendar of space usage and reservations, help coordinate event logistics (set up, break down, etc.)

• Maintain the emergency procedures log; be  a member of the school crisis management team 

Business

• Manage the administration related to employees (new hires, terminations, etc.) and maintain personnel files
  • Manage Visa tracking, maintenance of staff records and background checks
  • Maintain all necessary administration involved in hiring, change of status, terminations, etc.
  • Manage time and attendance modules of ADP/WorkForceNow

• Administration of benefits
  • Maintain a thorough knowledge of the School’s benefits and policies
  • Coordinate the benefit enrollment process with help of insurance brokers (open enrollment and mid-year changes)
  • Provide an overview of all employee benefits and policies to employees and serve as point person for related questions
  • Oversee short term disability and PFL claims
• Manage staff onboarding/offboarding process
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of job offer letters
• Post available positions on various platforms and assist in screening of applications and applicants when appropriate
• Work with the Head of School and department heads to maintain job descriptions for all positions

Other

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of School
• Support the school, its mission, and leadership

To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to jobs@isbrooklyn.org.

Description

International School of Brooklyn (ISB) is an independent, non-profit school that is known for its innovative and robust Pre-K 3–8th Grade French and Spanish language immersion program and International Baccalaureate curriculum. The ISB learning experience is driven by six core values: inquiry-based learning, diversity, global curriculum, language immersion, community, and international mindedness. Dedication to these values enables ISB to develop each student’s creativity, critical thinking, global citizenship, and intercultural understanding.

Job Description

ISB seeks a dedicated and mission-driven full-time Facilities Associate. This is an ideal position for someone who is excited about working in a school and has some experience in facilities, operations or maintenance in an education setting. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the Facilities Associate will help keep the success of our students and staff as a focus by helping to maintain a clean and safe learning environment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of classrooms, offices, furnishings, and equipment as well as school entrances and exterior walkways 
• Perform general maintenance and repair tasks in a variety of areas and as assigned by the Facilities Manager and Director of Operations in accordance with all applicable codes and regulations.
• Remove snow and ice by shoveling, plowing, and/or sanding walks all affected areas. Facilities Associate must be on stand-by during forecasted winter storms.
• Monitor inventory of supplies and facilities equipment and working with Facilities Team to re-order supplies as needed 
• Help improvement and seasonal maintenance during school breaks
• Restock necessary supplies in bathrooms and common areas
• Work with Facilities team to plan setup and breakdown for special events
• Provide coverage for front desk and security when necessary
• Assemble classroom furniture
• Accept and coordinate deliveries
• Perform assignments relating to insuring the school is able to safely open and function when assigned. This includes working cooperatively with other school staff during emergency operations and drills
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations or Facilities Manager

Demands of the Job

While performing the duties of this job, the Facilities Associate must regularly  lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, complete physical work for short periods during inclement weather, stand for extended periods of time, and travel up and down stairs. The Facilities Associate must also have the flexibility to work occasional weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 11:00am – 7:00pm. Schedule is subject to change by direct supervisor.

ISB seeks a Full Time Spanish Teacher for Leave Replacement

International School of Brooklyn (ISB) is an independent, non-profit school that is known for its innovative and robust Nursery–8th Grade French and Spanish language immersion program and International Baccalaureate curriculum. The ISB learning experience is driven by six core values: inquiry-based learning, diversity, global curriculum, language immersion, community, and international mindedness. Dedication to these values enables ISB to develop each student’s creativity, critical thinking, global citizenship, and intercultural understanding.

 Qualification requirements:

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. Candidates should hold a degree in Education and have at least two years of head teaching experience in a Lower School setting. 

Candidates should enjoy creating learning experiences designed to nurture the development of the whole child in a strong collaborative work 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 essential in this role.

Duties include teaching reading, writing, social studies and math in French and providing academic support. Teachers in this role should enjoy working closely with a support team within the classroom and have excellent communication skills. Knowledge of PYP and experience in a language immersion program is a plus.

Applying to this position

Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@isbrooklyn.org. Please reference “Lower School Spanish Teacher” in the subject line.