Grow Your Career at Oak Knoll

In collaboration with the Director of Institutional Advancement, the Principal and Major Gifts Officer will be responsible for helping Oak Knoll reach its fundraising goals by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts of $25,000+. This individual will manage a portfolio of 100-150+ Oak Knoll donors (including Trustees, alumnae/i, current and/or former parents and other supporters) and be responsible for the design and execution of tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies that will maximize philanthropy and strengthen long-term donor relationships.

This role adds critical capacity to the institutional advancement team to enable a targeted focus on major gifts fundraising for the annual fund as well as in alignment with the upcoming capital campaign. The Principal and Major Gifts Officer will play a vital role in helping scale fundraising results and cultivating a culture of philanthropy throughout the Oak Knoll community.

Primary Responsibilities:

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT AND MAJOR GIFT SOLICITATIONS

• Manage a portfolio of 100-150 major gift donors and top prospects (including: current and former parents, current and former Trustees, Alumnae/i ) who have the capacity to make multi-year commitments of $25,000 and above.
• Develop and execute tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for each prospect in line with Oak Knoll’s annual and campaign priorities and prospect’s interests.
• Provide tactical hands-on support to the Head of School, Director of Institutional Advancement, Trustees, and other High-Level Volunteers to strategize, prepare, executive and follow-up on successful donor briefing and solicitation meetings.
• Solicit major and principal gifts at the $25,000+ level in support of Oak Knoll’s annual, special, and campaign funding priorities.
• Work towards the achievement of benchmarks for success including quarterly and annual revenue goals as well as activity targets, including conducting a minimum of 8-10 personal ‘visits’ monthly for the purposes of cultivation, briefing, solicitation and/or stewardship.

DONOR CULTIVATION AND PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT

• In collaboration with members of the Institutional Advancement team, identify, expand, and cultivate a significant prospect pipeline as part of the school’s evolving long-term fundraising
• Attend internal and external events, including travel as needed, for the purpose of prospect and donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Collaborate across Departments (ie. Marketing, Upper and Lower School Administration, Enrollment, Finance ) to identify potential new or underleveraged prospects as well as possible challenges and/or opportunities.

REPORT AND DATABASE MANAGEMENT

• Effectively utilize Raiser’s Edge to maintain records of all donor and prospect
• Maintain accurate and easily accessible reports for internal strategy and updates for key OKS leaders (Head of School, Advancement Committee, Campaign Committee etc.)
• Consistently evaluate composition, performance, and key metrics of portfolio and adjust strategy and approach as needed.
• Prepare written proposals, gift agreements, and other materials needed to define, secure and document major gifts.

OVERALL DEPARTMENT STRATEGY AND SUPPORT 

• Support the Director and Associate Director of Institutional Advancement with overall Department strategy and goal setting.
• Provide support to Department colleagues as is appropriate on special fundraising initiatives, proposals, appeals, and events.
• Additional tasks and priorities as

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree and/or CFRE preferred

START DATE:

• July 1, 2023

To apply, please complete the online employment application.

Assistant Cross Country Coach
Oak Knoll seeks an assistant coach for its girls’ high school varsity cross country team. This position will help coordinate practices, manage meets, and promote a safe and competitive environment.  The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience with cross country running. The season will run from August 2023 through November 2023. Candidates should be able to attend practices on weekdays from 3:30-6 p.m. as well as weekend meets. To apply, please complete the online employment application.

JV Field Hockey Coach
Oak Knoll is looking to hire an experienced JV field hockey coach. This position will assist with practice plans, manage all game coaching duties, develop players, and provide a safe and competitive environment. The ideal candidate will have recent playing experience. The season will run from August 2023 through November 2023, six days a week with practices and games. To apply, please complete the online employment application.

Head Volleyball Coach
Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, New Jersey, seeks a head coach for its volleyball team. This position will coordinate practices, manage all aspects of the team, oversee the growth of the program, and promote a safe and competitive environment. The season will run from August 2023 through early November 2023. Candidates should be able to hold weekday practices within the timeframe of 3:15-6 p.m., ride the bus for away games, and complete all necessary tasks as a head coach. To apply, please complete the online employment application.

JV Volleyball Coach
Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, New Jersey, seeks a junior varsity coach for its volleyball team. This position will work directly with the varsity head coach to coordinate practices, manage aspects of the roster and rotations, oversee the player development, and promote a safe and competitive environment. The season will run from August 2023 through early November 2023. Candidates should be able to hold weekday practices within the timeframe of 3:15-6 p.m., ride the bus for away games, and complete all necessary tasks as a JV coach. To apply, please complete the online employment application.

Oak Knoll seeks an energetic and dedicated full-time School Counselor for the 2023-2024 academic year. The School Counselor will work with school leadership, students, parents, teachers, and school support staff to help our students achieve the highest academic, emotional, and behavioral success. This position includes serving as a leader in the school, teaching guidance classes, building solid relationships with students and their families, providing counseling interventions and support for students, and being a resource and support to classroom teachers. In addition to teaching guidance classes and offering student support, the School Counselor also facilitates monthly Lower School guidance themes, student assemblies, and parent presentations. Demonstrated expertise in individual student guidance, guidance curriculum and instruction, crisis intervention, and prior classroom teaching experience preferred. Qualified applicants will have a Master’s Degree in School Counseling and an NJDOE School Counseling Certificate. This position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Oak Knoll is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. To apply, please complete the online employment application. Eligible candidates will be contacted via email to schedule a first-round interview over the phone or on Zoom. Second-round interviews will be conducted in person.

For a position to begin in August 2023, Oak Knoll seeks a dynamic and collaborative Academic/Student Services Coordinator. This role works as part of the student support team. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Serve on the Student Support Team  
• Point person for students with documented learning differences and their families (or as referred by Division Head) 
• Develop and write student accommodation/learning plans for teachers and parents on students who have been tested by a specialist. Read and interpret psycho-educational tests and reports. 
• Coordinate and facilitate communication between student, family, school, and other involved professionals regarding student learning plan 
• Coordinate services for students with academic accommodations, including proctoring of students with additional time for standardized tests 
• Support teachers develop their understanding of how to implement the actions outlined on the learning plan along with the Academic Support Counselor 
• Proactively provide information to students and families about seeking accommodations 
• Observe and evaluate students with learning plans to assess their learning strengths and challenges 
• Review current accommodation offerings and be knowledgeable about best practices in accommodations 
• Initiate and schedule parent conferences as needed  
• Serve as the School’s SSD Coordinator with the College Board (and serves in similar role with ACT and other testing bureaus), which includes managing and tracking all applications and related paperwork 
• Supervise the Assistant to Student Support’s coordination of on-campus standardized testing, including AP exams, for all students, and administer the testing for students with accommodations. Interpret, summarize, and make recommendations based on standardized testing results 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student profiles on the School’s LMS, including relevant test data, support strategies, and academic accommodations 
• Maintain confidential student records and keep accurate documentation of sessions, meetings, and assessments  
• Facilitate referrals to community resources (educational testing, etc.), including follow-up communications with outside professionals 
• Serve as a resource to faculty to assist them in meeting the needs of their students, including leading occasional workshops and professional development on best practices in conjunction with the Academic Support Councilor 
• Interview and complete academic screenings for Upper School applicants and serve on the Upper School Admissions Team 
• Serve as a club sponsor and an advisor to a small group of students 
• Teach in the Health & Wellness Department 
• Direct one-on-one or small-group instruction 
• Collaborate with Lower School student support faculty with a special focus on the transition from Lower School to Upper School 
• Engage in continuing professional development 
• Network with learning specialists at other independent schools  
• Participate fully in the life of the Upper School, including attending faculty meetings and in-service 
• Engage in all aspects of community life while promoting and supporting the OKS mission, vision, and values 
• Perform other duties as assigned by, and in support of, the Division Head and Head of School 
• Report to the Upper School Division Head 

Qualifications 

• 5+ years of experience in an educational setting working with students at the middle and high school levels to remediate deficits and being part of an interdisciplinary team 
• Experience interpreting psycho-educational evaluations 
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (with a major concentration in special education or similar)  
• Knowledge of learning disabilities, psycho-educational tests, reports, and assistive technology 
• Knowledge of administering and interpreting assessments and test results, academic achievement, and diagnostic testing  
• An excellent communicator with the ability to lead complex conversations with students, colleagues, parents, and outside professionals regarding student issues 
• An excellent collaborator with the ability to actively contribute to a team of student support faculty with the support of a part-time administrative assistant 
• Understand the complexities of an adolescent girl, how their brain is developing, and how they learn. Use this knowledge to guide instructional and curricular decisions; apply principles of mind, brain, and education science when teaching, developing curriculum, and assessing student learning  
• A commitment to girls’ education and to the educational mission of the Catholic Church through the philosophy and spirituality of Cornelia Connelly 
• Ability to demonstrate growth mindset, optimism, and belief that all students can excel 
• An education mindset that believes that an educator’s role is to innovate and think creatively about education and meeting the needs of every child 
• Committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and justice in and outside of the classroom 
• Highly collaborative and self-motivated 
• Ability to make contributions to the School outside one’s department, including to club and advisory programs  
• Ability to uphold the School’s professional standards including punctuality, courtesy, and discretion 
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (oral and written), organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills 

About Oak Knoll 

Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child is coeducational from PK to grade 6 and girls only in grades 7-12. We are part of the global Holy Child Network of Schools, which includes nine schools across the U.S. and 13 overseas. Oak Knoll is Judeo-Christian in heritage, Roman Catholic in teaching and worship, where we believe that each person is created by God for an intended purpose. An Oak Knoll education guides students to discover that purpose and make a significant, positive impact on the world. 

Oak Knoll is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity is celebrated and cultural competency is required. As a Holy Child school, we work for Christian principles of justice, peace, and compassion in every facet of life. We know that we can build a better world by learning from each other and embracing differences, and we are committed to making Oak Knoll a truly inclusive place to work and learn. 

To apply, please complete the online employment application.

Oak Knoll School seeks a full-time maintenance worker with maintenance experience to join our Maintenance and Facilities team. The role entails conducting routine inspections of premises and equipment, handling basic repairs and maintenance, overseeing contractors when professional repairs are necessary, diagnosing mechanical issues, and correcting them, among other tasks. Plumbing, electrical, and carpentry experience is necessary, as well as experience with hand and power tools. Must have an eye for detail. High school diploma or GED required. Preferred CDL with passenger and school endorsements. Ability to work overtime. To apply, please complete the online employment application.

Responsibilities

• Conducting routine inspections of premises and equipment.
• Performing preventative maintenance.
• Handling basic repairs and maintenance.
• Basic HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry experience is needed.
• Overseeing contractors when professional repairs are necessary.
• Diagnosing mechanical issues and correcting them.
• Repairing machines, equipment, or structures, as necessary.
• Preferred CDL w/ passenger, and school endorsements, with the ability to work overtime.

Maintenance Worker Requirements

• Proven maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to take apart machines, equipment, or devices to remove and replace
  defective parts.
• Ability to check blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as necessary.
• Ability to use common tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches.
• Experience with precision measuring instruments or electronic testing devices.
• Experience performing routine maintenance.
• Organizational and follow-up skills.
• Eye for detail.
• Professional presentation and attitude.
• Ability to maintain focus while working individually.
• Time management skills.

Oak Knoll seeks an energetic and passionate full-time Grade 1 Homeroom/Language Arts and Reading/Social Studies teacher for the 2023-2024 academic year. This candidate will join an energetic and collaborative team of Grade 1-2 teachers in our departmentalized PK-6 Lower School.

Qualified applicants will:

• Create, internalize, modify, and prepare lesson plans in accordance with the academic curriculum;
• Design lessons that engage and inspire young readers, writers, and explorers;
• Have a strong understanding of early reading and writing teaching and learning;
• Understand and implement project-based learning and cross-curricular units of study;
• Work closely with the grade level team, students, families and colleagues to create an environment that is supportive of student progress;
• Reinforce a firm foundation for all classes and uphold classroom management techniques;
• Keep running records of student performance and assessments and use this data to help guide your lesson plans and differentiated instruction;
• Participate in school, level, and parent meetings;
• Participate in school events, activities and programs both during and outside of regular class instruction hours.

Oak Knoll seeks an energetic and passionate full-time pre-K(4) maternity leave teacher. This candidate will join an energetic and collaborative team of PK to grade 2 teachers on our Lower School Early Childhood Team. This 11-week position begins on March 27 and concludes on June 9. Qualified applicants will have at least a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree in Education, strong written and oral communication skills, and a desire to collaborate with colleagues. Oak Knoll is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. To apply, please complete the online employment application. Eligible candidates will be contacted via email to schedule a first-round interview over the phone or on Zoom. Second-round interviews will be conducted in person.

Oak Knoll School seeks PK-Grade 6 substitute teachers for the 2022-23 school year. Responsibilities include teaching homeroom and specific subjects using provided lesson plans and performing duties as assigned (i.e., recess duty). Note that we are departmentalized from grades 1-6, so teachers teach from 1-3 subjects only. Hours are 7:50 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a rate of $135 per day. Teaching degree and certification are not required, but teaching experience is preferred. Applicants can indicate specific grade levels they wish to sub for. To apply, please complete the online employment application.

For a position to begin in August 2023, Oak Knoll is seeking a dynamic and collaborative engineering and computer science teacher to join the Computer Science Department. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Have the content knowledge and intellectual flexibility to teach engineering, robotics, and computer science from introductory through advanced placement levels to students in grades 7-12 
• Plan, prepare, and deliver innovative, intellectually engaging, and academically rigorous instructional content that promotes successful learning  
• Launch a competitive middle and high school robotics team that meets after school two-three times weekly  
• Serve as the faculty advisor and coach to the robotics club and other STEAM focused clubs. The Robotics Team meets after school twice a week and participates in weekend competitions. 
• Expand the resources and offerings of the newly renovated Oak Knoll makHER space  
• Maintain and upgrade equipment in the makerspace  
• Use technology to deliver instruction that supports and deepens student learning  
• Understand how girls learn and use this knowledge to guide instructional and curricular decisions; apply principles of mind, brain, and education science when teaching, developing curriculum, and assessing student learning  
• Collaborate in the evaluation and design of the computer science department curriculum 
• Serve as an advisor to a small group of students and support their social and emotional learning 
• Work collaboratively and professionally with a teaching team, faculty, colleagues, students, administrators, and parents  
• Ensure timely communication with parents on issues concerning students’ learning needs 
• Maintain accurate student records such as grades and comments and communicate such data in accordance with the academic calendar and School expectations 
• Collaborate with Lower School Social Studies faculty to ensure curricular alignment 
• Engage in continuing professional development 
• Participate fully in the life of the Upper School, including attending faculty meetings and in-service 
• Engage in all aspects of the Oak Knoll community while promoting and supporting the OKS mission, vision, and values 
• Perform other duties as assigned by, and in support of, the Division Head and Head of School 
• Report to the Computer Science Department Chair 

Qualifications 

• 3+ years teaching experience at the middle and/or high school level 
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (degrees in related subject matter)  
• Experience with the Advanced Placement curriculum is preferred, but not required  
• Experience with LEGO robotics, block-based code, and Java, Java or Python is preferred 
• Experience with iterative design process 
• Experience managing a maker space is preferred, but not required 
• Ability to demonstrate growth mindset, optimism, and belief that all students can excel 
• An education mindset that believes that a teacher’s role is to innovate and think creatively about education and meeting the needs of every child 
• Committed to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in and outside of the classroom 
• Highly collaborative and self-motivated 
• Ability to make contributions to the School outside one’s academic department, including to club and advisory programs  
• Ability to uphold the School’s professional standards including punctuality, courtesy and discretion 
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (oral and written), organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills 

About Oak Knoll 

Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child is coeducational from PK to grade 6 and girls only in grades 7-12. We are part of the global Holy Child Network of Schools, which includes nine schools across the U.S. and 13 overseas. Oak Knoll is Judeo-Christian in heritage, Roman Catholic in teaching and worship, where we believe that each person is created by God for an intended purpose. An Oak Knoll education guides students to discover that purpose and make a significant, positive impact on the world. 

Oak Knoll is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is celebrated, and cultural competency is required. As a Holy Child school, we work for Christian principles of justice, peace and compassion in every facet of life. We know that we can build a better world by learning from each other and embracing differences, and we are committed to making Oak Knoll a truly inclusive place to work and learn. 

To apply, please complete the online employment application.

For a position to begin in August 2023, Oak Knoll is seeking a dynamic and collaborative English teacher to join the English Department. A highly qualified applicant may also be considered for an English Department Chair position. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Have the content knowledge and intellectual flexibility to teach English from introductory through advanced placement levels to students in grades 7-12 
• Plan, prepare, and deliver innovative, intellectually engaging, and academically rigorous instructional content that promotes successful learning in a student-centered environment 
• Use technology to deliver instruction that supports and deepens student learning  
• Understand how girls learn. Use this knowledge to guide instructional and curricular decisions; apply principles of mind, brain, and education science when teaching, developing curriculum, and assessing student learning 
• Collaborate in the evaluation and design of the English department curriculum 
• Ensure timely communication with parents on issues concerning students’ learning needs 
• Maintain accurate student records such as grades and comments and communicate such data in accordance with the academic calendar and School expectations 
• Serve as a club sponsor and advisor 
• Serve as an advisor to a small group of students and support their social and emotional learning 
• Work collaboratively and professionally with department members, faculty, students, administrators, and parents  
• Engage in continuing professional development with a growth mindset 
• Collaborate with Lower School Language Arts and Reading faculty to ensure curricular alignment 
• Participate fully in the life of the Upper School, including attending faculty meetings and in-service 
• Engage in all aspects of community life while promoting and supporting the OKS mission, vision, and values 
• Perform other duties as assigned by, and in support of, the Division Head and Head of School 
• Report to the English Department Chair 

Qualifications 

• 3+ years teaching experience at the middle and/or high school level 
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (degrees in related subject matter)  
• Experience with the Advanced Placement curriculum is preferred, but not required  
• Ability to demonstrate growth mindset, optimism, and belief that all students can excel 
• An education mindset that believes that a teacher’s role is to innovate and think creatively about education and meeting the needs of every child 
• Committed to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in and outside of the classroom 
• Highly collaborative and self-motivated 
• Ability to make contributions to the School outside one’s academic department, including clubs and advisory  
• Ability to uphold the School’s professional standards including punctuality, courtesy and discretion 
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills 

Department Chair Key Responsibilities: (Please indicate in the cover letter if this role is of interest.) 

Department Chairs at Oak Knoll are instructional leaders who are committed to the mission of the school. They have a special role in carrying out the vision of Oak Knoll education. They do this through the development of the academic program and supporting the growth of teachers and students in the school community. The Department Chair role at Oak Knoll includes responsibilities that are curricular, supervisory, and operational. Department Chairs report to the Upper School Division Head and closely with the Dean of Teaching and Learning.

Curricular role: 

• Has a creative vision for the department which is forward-looking and integrates with school wide initiatives 
• Collaboratively develops the departmental vision with a focus on curricular innovation 
• Is knowledgeable about the overall curriculum of the school and oversees the curriculum in own department 
• Demonstrates excellence as an educator by modeling best practices in teaching methodology 
• Stays current of best practices in the field by engaging in professional reading, research, and conferences 
• Presents a departmental curricular review to the Board of Trustees’ School Life Committee as scheduled 
• Coordinates with counterparts in the Lower School for vertical articulation of curriculum 

Supervisory role: 

• Leads the department in professional development by encouraging membership in professional organizations, identifying professional development opportunities for department members, and reviewing study grant requests. 
• Oversees teaching of department members through formal and informal observations and evaluations 
• Works with Division Head and Dean of Teaching and Learning to support teachers with development of skills, to assist in the hiring of new personnel, and to choose teaching assignments for department members 
• Acts as a professional support for department members 
• Supports the development of new department members 
• Attends Open House and other admissions events 
• Attends meetings with department members and parents/students as necessary 

Operational role: 

• Leads department meetings 
• Manages the departmental budget, supplies, course placement, summer work, student appeals, and awards 
• Updates curriculum guides and textbook list annually  
• Initiates, organizes, and manages department-sponsored events and programs 
• Collaborates with Admissions Office  

About Oak Knoll 

Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child is coeducational from PK to grade 6 and girls only in grades 7-12. We are part of the global Holy Child Network of Schools, which includes nine schools across the U.S. and 13 overseas. Oak Knoll is Judeo-Christian in heritage, Roman Catholic in teaching and worship, where we believe that each person is created by God for an intended purpose. An Oak Knoll education guides students to discover that purpose and make a significant, positive impact on the world. 

Oak Knoll is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is celebrated, and cultural competency is required. As a Holy Child school, we work for Christian principles of justice, peace and compassion in every facet of life. We know that we can build a better world by learning from each other and embracing differences, and we are committed to making Oak Knoll a truly inclusive place to work and learn. 

To apply, please complete the online employment application.

For a position to begin in August 2023, Oak Knoll seeks a dynamic and collaborative math teacher to join the department. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Have the content knowledge and intellectual flexibility to teach algebra, geometry, pre-calculus, and calculus, from introductory through advanced placement levels to students in grades 7-12 
• Knowledgeable of mastery, self-paced, and blended learning in math  
• Plan, prepare, and deliver innovative, intellectually engaging, and academically rigorous instructional content that promotes successful learning  
• Use technology to deliver instruction that supports and deepens student learning  
• Understand how girls learn and use this knowledge to guide instructional and curricular decisions; apply principles of mind, brain and education science when teaching, developing curriculum, and assessing student learning 
• Collaborate in the evaluation and design of math department curriculum 
• Serve as an advisor to a small group of students and support their social and emotional learning 
• Work collaboratively and professionally with a teaching team, faculty, colleagues, students, administrators, and parents  
• Ensure timely communication with parents on issues concerning students’ learning needs 
• Maintain accurate student records such as grades and comments and communicate such data in accordance with the academic calendar and School expectations 
• Collaborate with Lower School Social Studies faculty to ensure curricular alignment 
• Engage in continuing professional development 
• Participate fully in the life of the Upper School, including attending faculty meetings and in-service 
• Engage in all aspects of the Oak Knoll community while promoting and supporting the OKS mission, vision, and values 
• Perform other duties as assigned by, and in support of, the Division Head and Head of School 
• Report to the Math Department Chair 

Qualifications 

• 3+ years teaching experience at the middle and/or high school level 
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (degrees in related subject matter)  
• Experience with the Advanced Placement curriculum is preferred, but not required  
• A commitment to girls’ education and to the educational mission of the Catholic Church through the philosophy and spirituality of Cornelia Connelly 
• Ability to demonstrate growth mindset, optimism, and belief that all students can excel 
• An education mindset that believes that a teacher’s role is to innovate and think creatively about education and meeting the needs of every child 
• Experience as a practitioner of diversity, equity and inclusion in and outside of the classroom 
• Highly collaborative and self-motivated 
• Ability to make contributions to the School outside one’s academic department, including to club and advisory programs  
• Ability to uphold the School’s professional standards including punctuality, courtesy and discretion 
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (oral and written), organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills 

About Oak Knoll 

Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child is coeducational from PK to grade 6 and girls only in grades 7-12. We are part of the global Holy Child Network of Schools, which includes nine schools across the U.S. and 13 overseas. Oak Knoll is Judeo-Christian in heritage, Roman Catholic in teaching and worship, where we believe that each person is created by God for an intended purpose. An Oak Knoll education guides students to discover that purpose and make a significant, positive impact on the world. 

Oak Knoll is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity is celebrated and cultural competency is required. As a Holy Child school, we work for Christian principles of justice, peace, and compassion in every facet of life. We know that we can build a better world by learning from each other and embracing differences, and we are committed to making Oak Knoll a truly inclusive place to work and learn. 

To apply, please complete the online employment application.

For a position to begin in August 2023, Oak Knoll is seeking a dynamic and collaborative Science teacher to join the Science Department. A highly qualified applicant may also be considered for a Science Department Chair position. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Have the content knowledge and intellectual flexibility to teach two of the key science disciplines (physics, chemistry, biology) from introductory through advanced placement levels to students in grades 7-12 
• Plan, prepare, and deliver innovative, intellectually engaging, and academically rigorous instructional content that promotes successful learning in a student-centered environment 
• Use technology to deliver instruction that supports and deepens student learning  
• Understand how girls learn. Use this knowledge to guide instructional and curricular decisions; apply principles of mind, brain, and education science when teaching, developing curriculum, and assessing student learning 
• Collaborate in the evaluation and design of the Science Department curriculum 
• Ensure timely communication with parents on issues concerning students’ learning needs 
• Maintain accurate student records such as grades and comments and communicate such data in accordance with the academic calendar and School expectations 
• Serve as a club sponsor and advisor 
• Serve as an advisor to a small group of students and support their social and emotional learning 
• Work collaboratively and professionally with department members, faculty, students, administrators, and parents  
• Engage in continuing professional development with a growth mindset 
• Collaborate with Lower School science faculty to ensure curricular alignment 
• Participate fully in the life of the Upper School, including attending faculty meetings and in-service 
• Engage in all aspects of community life while promoting and supporting the OKS mission, vision, and values 
• Perform other duties as assigned by, and in support of, the Division Head and Head of School 
• Report to the Science Department Chair 

Qualifications 

• 3+ years teaching experience at the middle and/or high school level 
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (degrees in related subject matter)  
• Experience with the Advanced Placement curriculum is preferred, but not required  
• Ability to demonstrate growth mindset, optimism, and belief that all students can excel 
• An education mindset that believes that a teacher’s role is to innovate and think creatively about education and meeting the needs of every child 
• Committed to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in and outside of the classroom 
• Highly collaborative and self-motivated 
• Ability to make contributions to the School outside one’s academic department, including clubs and advisory  
• Ability to uphold the School’s professional standards including punctuality, courtesy and discretion 
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills 

Department Chair Key Responsibilities: (Please indicate in the cover letter if this role is of interest.) 

Department Chairs at Oak Knoll are instructional leaders who are committed to the mission of the school. They have a special role in carrying out the vision of Oak Knoll education. They do this through the development of the academic program and supporting the growth of teachers and students in the school community. The Department Chair role at Oak Knoll includes responsibilities that are curricular, supervisory, and operational. Department Chairs report to the Upper School Division Head and closely with the Dean of Teaching and Learning.   

Curricular role: 

• Has a creative vision for the department which is forward-looking and integrates with school wide initiatives 
• Collaboratively develops the departmental vision with a focus on curricular innovation 
• Is knowledgeable about the overall curriculum of the school and oversees the curriculum in own department 
• Demonstrates excellence as an educator by modeling best practices in teaching methodology 
• Stays current of best practices in the field by engaging in professional reading, research, and conferences 
• Presents a departmental curricular review to the Board of Trustees’ School Life Committee as scheduled 
• Coordinates with counterparts in the Lower School for vertical articulation of curriculum 

Supervisory role: 

• Leads the department in professional development by encouraging membership in professional organizations, identifying professional development opportunities for department members, and reviewing study grant requests. 
• Oversees teaching of department members through formal and informal observations and evaluations 
• Works with Division Head and Dean of Teaching and Learning to support teachers with development of skills, to assist in the hiring of new personnel, and to choose teaching assignments for department members 
• Acts as a professional support for department members 
• Supports the development of new department members 
• Attends Open House and other admissions events 
• Attends meetings with department members and parents/students as necessary 

Operational role: 

• Leads department meetings 
• Manages the departmental budget, supplies, course placement, summer work, student appeals, and awards 
• Updates curriculum guides and textbook list annually  
• Initiates, organizes, and manages department-sponsored events and programs 
• Collaborates with Admissions Office  

About Oak Knoll 

Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child is coeducational from PK to grade 6 and girls only in grades 7-12. We are part of the global Holy Child Network of Schools, which includes nine schools across the U.S. and 13 overseas. Oak Knoll is Judeo-Christian in heritage, Roman Catholic in teaching and worship, where we believe that each person is created by God for an intended purpose. An Oak Knoll education guides students to discover that purpose and make a significant, positive impact on the world. 

Oak Knoll is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is celebrated, and cultural competency is required. As a Holy Child school, we work for Christian principles of justice, peace and compassion in every facet of life. We know that we can build a better world by learning from each other and embracing differences, and we are committed to making Oak Knoll a truly inclusive place to work and learn. 

To apply, please complete the online employment application.

Oak Knoll seeks a part-time bus driver to drive an Oak Knoll bus daily from 3-6 p.m. Additional hours on weekends and during the week possible to drive for athletic events. CDL certification is required. To apply, please complete the online employment application.