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Employment Opportunities

Current Openings

Faculty Positions

No positions are currently available.

Administrative/Staff Positions

Director of Student Life

Head of House

Positions are posted as they become available.

Application Procedure

Darlington School's hiring needs are normally not determined until the end of February or early March. During this time frame, we will have a clearer picture of availability and will begin our search process.

Should you be interested in a position at Darlington, please forward your letter of interest and résumé to the attention of Jennifer Zickafoose, human resources manager, at employment@darlingtonschool.org

Benefits

Employee benefits include retirement annuity, comprehensive major medical, term life insurance, disability insurance, credit union, meals, flexible benefits plan, supplemental retirement annuity and faculty study grants.

Faculty Duties

Teaching:

Five (5) classes
Coach class
Two (2) preparations
Class preparation–often 2 hours nightly
Grades due every four (4) weeks
Substituting in department
Comments written on students three (3) times annually
Advising students (6-10)

After-School Duties

Coaching or Lifetime Fitness

Dormitory Duties

Once every seven (7) days approximately (weekends as well as weekdays)

Assorted Duties:

Weekend/campus activities
Monthly faculty meetings
Committee meetings
Ticket duty
Admissions duties
Parents Weekend
Dance duty

Director of Student Life

The position of Director of Student Life allows one person to see that consistency and cooperation are present in the enforcement of discipline, the shaping of positive behavior, the promotion of honor, and the cultivation of leadership. This position assists the Upper School Director with the day-to-day affairs of the upper school. The primary responsibility of the Director of Student Life is to provide and communicate a set of expectations that will help students mature and become responsible and productive members of the community. He or she shall serve as the focal point of the discipline, counseling, and wellness systems and be a resource for students, faculty, and parents. The Director shall be intentional about the cultivation of character among all students.

Responsibilities

Program Direction:

Oversees and supports all matters relating to the Resident student community at the school.
Supervises and leads the team of Heads of House in their residential and related student life duties.

Discipline:

Has sole responsibility for performing and overseeing the communication of the expectations and limits of behavior.
Oversees the monitoring all detentions to clearly communicate expectations for future behavior.
Oversees the Discipline Committee and mentors students and faculty on that committee about the philosophy and goals of the school related to discipline and character.
Has sole responsibility for all suspensions and will consult with the Headmaster and Division Director on all expulsions.
Promotes consistency among the upper school faculty and provides support for the faculty as well.
Maintains student discipline and follow-through with correspondence record keeping relating to discipline.
Maintains a high degree of visibility throughout the school day.

Honor:

Oversees the honor system and is the person most responsible for the furtherance of honor among the students, paying particular attention to educating the student body about honor and its importance.
Metes out all consequences related to honor issues in consultation with the Division Director.

Attendance:

Works on a daily basis to monitor attendance, tardies, and all early dismissals.
Metes out any discipline related to attendance (tardies and class cuts).

Counseling:

Supports and provides direction along with the Associate Headmaster to the School’s counseling efforts and counsels students when necessary.
Provides support and guidance to the counseling staff in their intervention efforts.
Meets regularly with the counseling staff on issues related to the PREP program and its participants; takes a leadership role in coordinating and supporting this program.

Wellness:

Coordinates and directs the school’s comprehensive, wellness program, which includes curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular courses, activities, and outreach in the areas of health education, character education, and parent education on a variety of issues.
Responsible for planning and scheduling of internal and external programs related to Wellness.

Student Leadership:

Coordinates new student orientation; works with the Division Director to facilitate a smooth orientation process for all students each year.
Works with student leaders in the orientation process as well as in grade level retreats 9-12.
Responsible for fostering a leadership environment which values collaboration with all areas of the school to enhance and promote effective campus life and student services.
Responsible for planning and executing the Senior class retreat and other such gatherings

Teacher Support:

Maintains a high degree of visibility throughout the school day.
Establishes an environment that promotes respect of students and staff and recognizes initiative and excellence.

Direct Reports:

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of 5 years experience in a supervisory role in a boarding environment. Ten years of experience working in a school is preferred. Must be a skilled communicator with a wide variety of students and faculty.

Personal Traits

A person of unquestioned integrity with an impeccable reputation.
An accessible and approachable “people person” who deals with others openly, engendering a sense of trust and credibility.
An energetic, engaged, positive, and enthusiastic individual who “sees the cup half full” and is able to transmit his or her passion to and through others.
Positive, upbeat, and a good sense of humor.
Hard working, industrious, energetic, and willing to provide extra effort whenever necessary to accomplish goals.
A self-starter who leads by example.
Intuitive, perceptive, and able to read both people and situations well.
Critical and challenging without being cynical or sarcastic, seeking always to determine what is best for the School.
Self-confident and secure in one’s achievements without requiring recognition.
A good listener.

Please submit cover letter and resume to Jennifer Zickafoose, Human Resources Manager, 1014 Cave Spring Road, Rome, GA 30161. Email resumes to employment@darlingtonschool.org

Head of House

Heads of House are responsible for the pastoral care of the members of their House. They are the primary point of contact with residential parents and students alike and are expected to be the primary advocate for each student in their House while working closely with the student’s adviser and teachers. Primarily the Head of House will be a vital part of the Student Life team, ensuring continuity of Darlington School’s mission through the six Houses. In addition Heads of House will maintain a functional role on the admission team hosting prospective residential students. The Head of House team oversees and coordinates all inter-House activities and ensures good relations among the Houses, including equitable enforcement of School standards and rules in all Houses. Heads of House report to the Director of the Upper School.