Employment Opportunities

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.

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. No phone calls please.

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 (if hired as residential faculty)
• 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

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Lower School Administrative Assistant

Darlington School is currently seeking an Administrative Assistant to the Director of the Lower School. The Lower School Administrative Assistant possesses the ability to work as a team player; provides support and assistance to students, teachers , staff, and parents; works with the administrative staff to ensure that all office responsibilities are fulfilled and delivers excellent customer service. This is a 12 month position.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Answer phone and act as communication liaison among parents, students, and teachers
• Update daily announcements to inform parents and students of any special events
• Update weekly calendar and announcements on the web
• Order and inventory office supplies for the Lower School
• Enter new and information changes into the database on students and parents
• Prepare information for meetings, events, and office operations
• Work closely with the Admission Office to assist with prospective families interested in the Lower School
• Maintain student files for the Lower School
• Draft correspondence and format documents as assigned
• Assist the Director with correspondence to the staff and students
• Sort, distribute, and process mail
• Schedule appointments for the Director of the Lower School
• Schedule service calls for equipment
• Schedule service calls and delivery for water, ice cream, and milk
• Dispense over-the-counter and prescription medications as needed and tend to minor injuries and contact parents if necessary
• Inventory and keep medications and medical supplies on hand
• Send e-mails and type letters as needed by the Director
• Respond on a daily basis to e-mails and requests
• Keep and schedule calendar for the use of facilities (gym, Tiger Hall)
• Keep and update daily log on student transportation changes and carpool notices
• Generate and maintain system on purchase orders, reimbursements and disbursements, and sending information to the Business Office for payment of bills
• Work closely with Tiger Pride leadership team and event chairs to assist with special programs benefiting the lower school

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree with at least 3-5 years experience is required. The ability to effectively use the computer (knowledge of word processing, Excel spreadsheets, and e-mail, etc. is of critical importance), copier, fax machine, telephone, laminator, printer, local network and Internet searches is necessary. It is essential to possess the ability to work cooperatively and constructively with other staff, vendors, and customers. A strong work ethic is required with good communication skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks as well as an entrepreneurial spirit in approaching problem-solving and learning new methods and procedures.

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