Employment

List of 5 items.

• Financial/Database Manager

  Job Description

  • Oversees Blackbaud database and student information systems: K-12 Education
  • Works with the accounting manager and CFO on payroll, benefits and human resources functions, contract issuance, reenrollment, management, billing, and collections
  • Supports the development team with gift recording, reporting, reconciling, and analyzing
  • Serves as registrar on inquiry, enrollment, matriculation, and secondary school placement support
  • With Director of Technology, serves as a main point of contact for faculty, staff, students, and families regarding database system related questions and requests.
  • Trains and supports end users as it relates to data systems
  • Participates in special projects with others and duties vary as needed, independently or with others.

  The mix of duties can vary based on the candidate and experience.

  
  Qualifications

  The ideal candidate has

  • at least 5 years of experience in independent school or not-for-profit accounting or technology experience.
  • demonstrated expertise in Blackbaud’s product line including K-12 Education Management, NXT/Raiser’s Edge; Google Suite; Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
  • the ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects and work activities.
  • demonstrated leadership and management ability.
  • excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • strong organization and time management skills.
  • valued interpersonal skills and a high level of customer service.

   

  Please submit a cover letter and resume to Karen Cunningham, CFO, via email: karen.cunningham@thecoutryschool.org. References will be required with your application. This is a 12-month position with a competitive salary based on relevant experience.
  
  The Country School offers an unparalleled educational experience to PreSchool through 8th Grade students. Beyond traditional academic disciplines, The Country School’s Signature Programs–​Elmore Leadership, STEAM, Public Speaking, Outdoor Education, and Global Citizenship–speak to the school’s commitment to provide students with lessons that will last a lifetime. The Country School is a community where all types of diversity are celebrated and people of Color are welcomed, valued, and supported.

• Director of Development

  The Country School is seeking a Director of Development to begin July 2023 to support an independent, co-educational day school. Salaries and benefits are competitive

  
  

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  The ​Director of Development​ will:

  
  

  • Devise and manage a program designed to attract the maximum gift support possible to the school.
    • Develop an Annual Giving Strategic Action Plan.
    • Develop a complete program of research into and an action plan of solicitation of the school's key prospects.
  • Shows a commitment to the issues of diversity, inclusion, and equity. Grow existing endowment through stewardship and cultivation, including a planned giving program.
  • With Head of School, identify 8th Grade Legacy Gift and coordinate project with identified school and parent leader(s).
  • Pursue (capital and/or endowment) grant opportunities for school growth. 
  • Oversee and assist with sustaining and fulfilling the 70th Anniversary Talent Within Capital Campaign.
  • Develop and implement a strategic plan to increase alumni and parental support of, and involvement in, the school.
  • Collaborate on the processing of all gift income for the purpose of providing receipts and the maintaining of giving records of donors to the school, acknowledgements and reporting
  • Serve as the lead administrator for the Institutional Advancement Committee of the Board of Trustees, the Parents’ Association, and the Alumni Association and all connected events.
  • Attend Board meetings as requested and report on current initiatives.
  • Be involved in the school community at large.

  
  

  Common Qualification Requirements:

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  1. Proven success as a leader
  2. Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills
  3. Exceptional written and oral communication skills
  4. Detail-oriented and resourceful
  5. Experience with Blackbaud and/or other development software preferred but not required 

  
  

  The Country School offers an unparalleled educational experience to PreSchool through 8th Grade students. Beyond traditional academic disciplines, The Country School’s Signature Programs–​Elmore Leadership, STEAM, Public Speaking, Outdoor Education, and Global Citizenship–speak to the school’s commitment to provide students with lessons that will last a lifetime. The Country School is a community where all types of diversity are celebrated and people of Color are welcomed, valued, and supported.

  
  

  Please send your resume and letter of interest to J​ohn Fixx, Head of School and Cindy Richar, Assistant to the Head of School.

• Extended-Day "Owl's Nest" Program Teacher

  The Country School is hiring a teacher for our extended day “Owl’s Nest” and school vacation programs. The aide will

  • report to the Owl's Nest Director, 2:30 - 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday
  • work with children ages 3 - 14
  • collaborate with the other aftercare workers
  • be a creative self-starter

  Send cover letter, resume and references to Beth Coyne, Assistant Head of School.

• After-School Instrumental Music Teachers

  The Country School, Madison, CT, is hiring after-school instrumental music teachers for individual lessons as part of our Young Musicians Program.  Primary instruments are piano and violin, but other instruments are welcomed as well depending on community interest.
  

  
  The teachers will have scheduled lessons on days and at time available between 3:15 - 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday as needed.
  
  The successful candidate will enjoy working with children ages 3 - 14, be a self-starter, have good references, and have the ability to communicate well via email. Compensation is a competitive rate per lesson. 

  Please send your resume and letter of interest to Keith Smith.

• Substitute Teachers

  The Country School seeks Guest Teachers for PreSchool - 8th Grade classes. The Country School is an independent day school with small class sizes and a supportive community. Responsibilities beyond the classroom may include lunch and recess duty and/or study hall. Make a difference in children’s lives while earning competitive pay. EOE
  
  We encourage our substitute teachers to review our Guest Teacher Handbook prior to entering the classroom.
  
  Please send your resume and letter of interest to  Karen Cunningham.