International School of Brooklyn is seeking a committed and experienced  Director of Advancement who will embody, endorse, and advocate for the school’s mission and core values. The ideal candidate will demonstrate personal endorsement of the school’s mission and values and be able to clearly articulate the mission and values to our community. This position reports to the Head of School and  serves as a member of the senior administrative team that oversees day to day operations and sets strategic goals and planning for the school.. The Director of Advancement is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support the annual fund and capital campaigns.  The Director of Advancement also collaborates with the Communications Office, Admissions Office, and other administrators to assist in school marketing, prospective and new family events and other community events, retention efforts, and alumni programming and communication. 

Start Date: Flexible; before August 1, 2022

The Director of Advancement is responsible for overseeing the school’s development program which includes:

• Managing and overseeing the execution of the school’s strategic vision for development in terms of fundraising, events, and family and alumni engagement
• Building and sustaining  an effective partnership with the Head of School and Board of Trustees in order to ensure that development goals are integrated with the school’s strategic planning
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with all members of the school community, including donors, families, students, trustees, faculty, staff, and administrators
• Overseeing and increasing participation and gift amounts to the Annual Fund for Excellence
• In collaboration with the Database and Events Manager, researching and briefings for periodical capital campaigns
• Identifying major donor prospects through engagement and leading possible feasibility studies
• Overseeing the planning of cultivation events
• Writing and collaborating on case statement marketing materials
• Overseeing donor stewardship and communications
• In collaboration with the Communications Director, writing and editing all fundraising materials, including letters and proposals, and copy for fundraising
• Overseeing annual fund leadership donors program, including the organization of  recognition cocktail party and various other cultivation and stewardship cocktail receptions
• Continuously benchmarking and reporting to the Head of School the progress and outcomes of development programs
• Working with the Business Office to ensure all gifts, pledges and grants received are accounted for pursuant to non-profit financial regulations. 

• Overseeing the alumni engagement program
• Overseeing the planning, organization, and execution of all aspects of the Annual Spring Benefit and Pecha Kucha events, including auction solicitation, communications, etc.
• Overseeing the engagement of the volunteer Benefit Committee Developing and overseeing community that strengthen the school’s presence and relationships in and with the wider community
• Overseeing donor portfolio and records management by managing the Database and Events Manager in record-keeping of gifts and engagement in database, produce development reports, and provide support for analysis of prospect pool and annual giving patterns
• Serving on a interdepartmental marketing team to collaborate with Admissions Office and Communications Office on communication materials and marketing strategy
• Serving as liaison to the Parents Association and cultivating volunteer efforts in support of advancement initiatives

Supervisory Responsibilities
The Director of Advancement supervises the Database and Events Manager.

Required Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree 
• Master’s degree preferred
• 7+ years related professional experience in non-profit fundraising; previous experience in independent schools is strongly preferred
• Proficiency in development database and school database software, email communication software, Google Apps Suite, and Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in French or Spanish is a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Experience in grant research, applications, and proposals is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong collaborative working skills with fellow colleagues
• Positive attitude
  Deep understanding and appreciation of the school’s mission and values 

Applying to this position

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications by email to diracandidates@isbrooklyn.org. Please include a single attachment containing the following three documents:

• Cover letter detailing why you are a strong candidate for this position at ISB
• Updated resume (CV)
• List of three professional references, including names, phone numbers, and email addresses

Application deadline: April 8, 2022

International School of Brooklyn seeks a dynamic, hardworking, self-directed full-time Design/Technology Teacher and Technology Integrator for the 2022-23 school year and beyond.

The ideal candidate is one who understands and enjoys young people, who loves Design, Art, and Technology, and who inspires students to love those things as well. Other ideal attributes include commitment, patience, positive energy, a sense of humor, and ability to balance multiple roles and responsibilities.

Description of position

• The individual will teach:
  • 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade MYP Design classes; this is a course accredited by the International Baccalaureate and requires training, planning, and assessment
  • Lower School Technology classes (Grades 3 - 5); this may include instruction in: on-going content-integrated digital citizenship, typing, Google Suite 
• The individual will also:
  • Help maintain design and technology spaces in the school
  • Work with faculty on the increased integration of purposeful technology in their curricula, refreshing existing curricula with innovative uses of technology where appropriate
  • Develop and deliver internal academic technology training for teachers across divisions
  • Model innovative technology use for other ISB faculty members

Requirements:

• Teaching experience, preferably in the independent school world; experience teaching in an IB school is a plus
• Experience working with and supporting teachers in a collaborative way
• Strong experience with technology — Mac and Chromebook
• A supportive, student-centered approach and ability to differentiate instruction
• Desire to mentor students in an advisory role outside the classroom
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to balance different roles
• Preferred candidates must demonstrate a commitment to anti-bias and anti-racism work and be open to learning about how implicit biases in race, ethnicity, gender identity, and socioeconomic class can shape curricula and pedagogy.

Applying for this position:

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and most recent resume to jobs@isbrooklyn.org, and include “Design & Technology Teacher” in the subject line of the email.

International School of Brooklyn seeks a dynamic, hardworking, self-directed full-time Physical and Health Education Teacher for the 2022-23 school year and beyond.

The ideal candidate is one who understands and enjoys young people, who is passionate about physical and health education, and who inspires students to love those things as well. Other ideal attributes include commitment, patience, positive energy, a sense of humor, and ability to balance multiple roles and responsibilities.

• Description of position

The individual will:

• Teach multiple grades of MYP PE and Health Classes; this is a course accredited
  by the Middle Years Program of the International Baccalaureate and requires
  training, planning, and assessment
  Collaborate with the PE and Health Department in developing curriculum
  Potentially serve as an advisor for a small group of students

• Requirements:
  Teaching experience, preferably in the independent school world; experience teaching
  in an IB school is a plus
  Knowledge of current best practices in physical education; degree or significant
  coursework in physical education is a plus
  Knowledge of current best practices in health education (ie. emotional, social, sexual
  and physical health); degree or significant coursework in physical education is a plus
  Experience working with children between ages 11-14; interested applicants with
  experience and interest in also teaching younger students should include that detail
  Strong communication and organization skills
  A supportive, student-centered approach and ability to differentiate instruction
  Desire to mentor students in an advisory role outside the classroom
  Preferred candidates must demonstrate a commitment to anti-bias and anti-racism
  work and be open to learning about how implicit biases in race, ethnicity, gender

Applying to this Position

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and most recent resume to jobs@isbrooklyn.org, and include “Physical and Health Education Teacher” in the subject line of the email.

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 French and providing academic support.

Qualifications

• 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.

Education and Skills

• Candidates should hold a degree in Education and have at least two years of head
  teaching experience in an Upper School setting.
• Ideal applicants will have experience teaching full classes in French and be bilingual or native French speakers.
• 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 jobs@isbrooklyn.org.

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. In all contexts, teachers at ISB are expected to work collaboratively in lesson planning to implement a strong and engaging PYP IB curriculum. Candidates should hold a degree in Education and have at least two years of head teaching experience in a Lower School setting.

Qualification requirements:
Candidates should enjoy creating learning experiences designed to nurture the development of the whole child in a strong inquiry-based learning environment. Ideal candidates will enjoy using a wide array of resources to build rich learning experiences while integrating multiple approaches to ensure differentiation and global perspectives. Experience working with elementary aged children with an ability to display effective classroom management is important in this role. Duties include teaching English literacy in diverse contexts. Teachers in this role should enjoy working closely with an assistant within the classroom and a support team and have excellent communication skills. Knowledge of PYP is a plus.

Applying to this position:
Interested candidates should email letters of interest and resumes to Rosa Torres at 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 French and providing academic support.

Qualifications

• 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.

Education and Skills

• Candidates should hold a degree in Education and have at least two years of head
  teaching experience in an Upper School setting.
• Ideal applicants will have experience teaching full classes in French and be bilingual or native French speakers.
• 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 jobs@isbrooklyn.org.

Candidates should be able to use their expertise in upper elementary education to confidently lead a classroom and deliver strong instruction within the context of the school’s IB and language immersion environment. 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 a minimum of two years of head teaching experience in an Upper Elementary School setting.

Qualification requirements:

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. An ability to display effective classroom management is important in this role. Duties include teaching reading, writing, social studies and math in English and providing academic support. Candidates should enjoy working closely with a support team within the classroom and have excellent communication skills. Knowledge of PYP is a plus.

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

Description of Position
The Lower School Music Teacher will be responsible for teaching students in Pre- K 3 through 4th Grade. Our Music program is designed to foster a lifelong love of music for all students, therefore the successful candidate will have experience in working in an early childhood environment that nurtures students’ love for music through performances and developmentally appropriate curriculum and instruction. The Lower School Music Teacher will work closely with the 5th Grade - Middle School Music Teacher, as well as the classroom teachers and other co-curricular teachers, to continue to build on our current program and
teach units of inquiry. The successful candidate must demonstrate a passion for teaching music and understand the important role music plays in both the social/emotional development and academic growth of the youngest learners within our school.

Requirements

• Experience teaching preschool or elementary music, preferably in an international school
  setting, or with students from diverse cultural backgrounds
  Degree in music/theater or related subjects or significant experience/skill in these areas
  Supportive, student-centered approach and ability to differentiate instruction

Preferred Skills and Experience

• - Strong knowledge and understanding of developmentally appropriate instructional
• - A dynamic educator with a willingness to innovate and inspire
  practices within preschool and elementary school context
  - Strong classroom management skills, appropriate for early childhood age students
  - An ability to communicate well with all ages of lower school students, staff, and
  parents
  - Has a positive attitude and is committed to collaborating with others
  - Is knowledgeable on current research, curriculum, and pedagogy related to early childhood music instruction
  - A desire to lead music performances, music shares within the school, and promote a life-long love of music across the lower school community
• Applying to the Position

  Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Rosa Torres at 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 French and providing academic support.

Qualifications

• 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.

Education and Skills

• Candidates should hold a degree in Education and have at least two years of head
  teaching experience in an Upper School setting.
• Ideal applicants will have experience teaching full classes in French and be bilingual or native French speakers.
• 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 jobs@isbrooklyn.org.