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WES seeks individuals who are committed to outstanding teaching and enjoy working in a community of active learners to join our staff.
Qualifications include a professional background in the discipline you wish to teach, experience teaching or working with students in other capacities, excellent communication skills, both written and oral, flexibility, the ability to work with colleagues, and a sense of humor.
We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits including:
A list of current openings follows. Please direct all inquiries to the contact person listed. If no current positions are available, you are welcome to submit your resume and cover letter to be put on file.
Washington Episcopal School in Bethesda, Maryland, is seeking a Facilities Manager to provide leadership, coordination and administrative oversight for facilities planning & maintenance for the efficient operation of the physical facilities at Washington Episcopal School (WES) to begin January 2022.
WES is comprised of 108,000 square feet on approximately 11 acres. Operations of the physical facilities include a wide array of services including maintenance, environmental compliance, preventative maintenance, repairs renewal and replacement, provisions of utilities and energy management, grounds keeping, custodial, fire and life safety, waste disposal and recycling, facility vendor management and logistical support for campus events.
Responsibilities:
· Take ownership of the campus facilities by overseeing all aspects of facility maintenance, project management, school safety and cleanliness.
· Schedule, monitor, build and maintain relationships with contractors
· Ensure regular maintenance and upkeep of all school facilities and vehicles via the supervision of staff and contractors
· Manage all buildings and grounds contracts, including those related to capital improvement/major construction projects
· Oversee all budgets related to physical plant, including those for facilities/grounds maintenance, utilities, security, transportation, and capital improvements
· Create and oversee an on-going equipment replacement program
· Lead compliance efforts regarding local, state, and federal regulations
· Manage facilities-related logistics for campus events and rentals
· Create and maintain facilities and grounds related policies and procedures as well as ensure appropriate compliance by both WES staff and contractors
· Serve as the main point of contact for facilities-related concerns
· Provide a high level of customer service to all employees, students, parents, visitors, alumni and friends of the School.
· Directly oversee development of specifications, review of bids, management of contracts, and ensure performance of contractors.
· Maintain plan for fire evacuation and disaster response, snow removal, and other contingency planning.
· Conduct emergency drills as required.
· Provide emergency facilities support as needed.
· Other facilities tasks and projects, as assigned, in order to meet the needs of the School.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in facilities management, business or engineering, coupled with 5+ years’ experience supervising facilities construction, maintenance, or ongoing operations, including trades supervisory experience. Building manager certification preferred. Previous experience in an educational setting desired.
In addition, the candidate should demonstrate:
· Management experience with personnel, time, cost, quality, facility and property
· Excellent customer service orientation preferably in a non-profit, retail, educational or hospitality environment
· At all times, supports the school’s mission by modeling kindness, confidence and preparation
· Adept at personnel management and complex projects, but also willing/able to lead by example and to perform routine maintenance tasks and use basic equipment, machinery, tools, and materials as needed. Builds strong relationships with team members
· Expertise in and an aptitude for administration, management, construction management, mechanical equipment, landscaping, technology applications (FMIS), purchasing, supervision, security & safety and general services
· Knowledge of building codes and regulatory environment for facilities management
· Excellent organizational, verbal & written communication skills.
· Computer literacy and advanced Word, Excel, and database skills. Comfortable with learning new software
· Must be available to be on campus on short notice, for emergencies and other unforeseen facility needs
· Event management experience
· Ability to work both independently and as a team member
WES offers competitive salaries and a robust benefits package inclusive of health insurance, exceptional retirement contributions, Life & LTD, and tuition remission.
Washington Episcopal School is an independent, co-educational school for students from Nursery through Grade 8. Washington Episcopal School inspires academic and personal excellence within a joyful learning environment to develop students who are kind, confident, and prepared citizens of the world.
WES is committed to a diverse and inclusive community and seeks applications for this position from candidates who will contribute to an environment in which all are valued and supported.
Washington Episcopal School (WES) is seeking a full-time Development Associate (Gifts and Events). The candidate will be responsible for data management and event coordination and also work closely with the development team and parent volunteers. They should enjoy working in a small team-setting and be able to handle a variety of responsibilities and juggle numerous tasks in a school environment.
Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree and will have demonstrated successful experience working with all aspects of fundraising and donor management systems and online giving platforms, as well as experience or a desire to learn event management and implementation. They must have strong verbal and written communications skills and be proficient in generating and executing a variety of mailings. They must have outstanding organizational skills, a high attention to detail, and creative-thinking and problem-solving skills.
WES, established in 1986, is an independent, co-educational school for approximately 300 students, from Nursery through Grade 8, located in Bethesda, MD. The school’s mission is to inspire academic and personal excellence within a joyful learning environment to develop students who are kind, confident, and prepared.
WES is committed to embracing a diverse and inclusive community and seeks applications for this position from candidates who will contribute to an environment in which all are valued and supported.
Interested candidates should send an electronic application via the following link that includes a brief cover letter, résumé, and three to five references (upon request):
Major Responsibilities:
– Manage all gift and data entry and output into and out of Raiser’s Edge and use OneCause and Mobile Cause to handle payments and inventory systems.
= Manage and execute various critical duties for the annual Auction event including training and managing volunteers
– Manage and execute development and other school events in collaboration with the development team
– In coordination with the development team, organize, coordinate, generate, and process a variety of mailings and lists for community building and/or fundraising activities
– Maintain thorough records of donor giving and correspondence; reconcile donations on a regular basis
– Set-up, use, and train personnel on the use of online payment programs
– Be responsible for accurate reporting and processing of cash, check, credit card, and Venmo income transactions across many income streams
– Work with the development team to generate and implement new strategies for engaging and recognizing various constituencies, donors, and volunteers
– Perform general office duties as necessary in a small-office setting
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Development, including but not limited to:
– Manage vendors and negotiate favorable pricing and terms
– Assist with aspects of the Annual Fund, Auction, and Capital Campaign as needed
– Serve on the Board of Trustees Development Committee
– Attend professional conferences
– Maintain close working relationships with the entire WES staff
– Assist with school projects as needed
Qualifications:
– Experience with, or ability to learn, Raiser’s Edge, One Cause, Mobile Cause, WordPress, InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Office Suite, eVite and Google Docs.
– Ability to provide a high level of customer service and communication with colleagues and school constituents
– Honesty, confidentiality, and trustworthiness.
– Self-motivation and the ability to complete projects independently and collaborates well in a team environment
– Availability to work some evenings and weekends
– Able to prioritize and balance a variety of projects simultaneously and meet critical time deadlines
– Ability to engage in physical work, including bending, stooping, reaching, and remain upright and still for an extended time, as well as lifting, carrying and/or pushing at least 30 lbs.
Washington Episcopal School in Bethesda, Maryland, is seeking personnel to help in their Extended Day Program. The Extended Day program serves students in grades Nursery-8 from 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. every day except Friday when the student hours are 2:30 – 6:00 p.m. The mission of the program is to provide a safe environment in which students in Nursery through Grade 8 spend time outside on the playground, enjoy snacks and activities, and work on school assignments. Extended Day personnel are paid by the hour.
Founded in 1986, Washington Episcopal School is an independent, co-educational school for approximately 300 students, from Nursery through Grade 8, and located in Bethesda, MD. WES inspires academic and personal excellence within a joyful learning environment to develop students who are kind, confident, and prepared.
WES is committed to a diverse and inclusive community and seeks applications for this position from candidates who will contribute to an environment in which all are valued and supported.
Qualified candidates will possess at least a High School diploma and will have demonstrated a successful experience working with children.
Washington Episcopal School is seeking full-time Classroom Support Personnel to assist in Nursery through Grade 8. Classroom Support Personnel will supervise students when a teacher is out of the class, or supervising students during lunch and recess, as well as coordinating with teachers as needed to manage classes and materials.
Washington Episcopal School, founded in 1986, is an independent, co-educational school for students from Nursery through Grade 8. WES inspires academic and personal excellence within a joyful learning environment to develop students who are kind, confident, and prepared citizens of the world.
WES is committed to a diverse and inclusive community and seeks applications for this position from candidates who will contribute to an environment in which all are valued and supported.
Strong applicants will have a bachelor’s degree and prior experience working with children of various ages. Additional qualifications include strong organization and communication skills, experience working with computer technology, flexibility, patience, sense of humor, and a demonstrated love for working with young children and their families.
