Careers

Position Description

The Churchill School and Center, a K-12 school for students with language-based learning disabilities is seeking an Accounts Receivable & Tuition Management accountant. This role is essential to the ongoing financial operations of the school and is an integral member of the Business Office. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated professional who possesses heightened attention to detail, a facility with numbers and experience with meeting deadlines. They will provide timely and accurate tuition processing and prioritization of ad hoc requests. The Accounts Receivable & Tuition Management accountant must be able to multi-task, work well independently and as a team member, and, most importantly, maintain the integrity of highly confidential information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to Churchill’s mission and core values.
• Embrace and model Churchill’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Tuition Receivables

• Submit monthly online rosters to the NYC Department of Education to generate monthly tuition payments for funded students.
• Work with the Enrollment Office to manage private tuition student accounts in Blackbaud’s Tuition Management system.
• Manage internal private tuition worksheet used by the CFO and the Enrollment team to track accounts with delinquent payments.
• Prepare all tuition revenue and receivable payments journal entries in Financial Edge NXT/Tuition Management.
• Inform CFO of all DoE or Attorney tuition payments received for private students.

Tuition Management

• Email Financial Assistance families with reminders of payment installments.
• Collaborate with CFO and students’ attorneys on status of students’ reimbursement cases 
• Update private payment schedule for CFO
• Record attorney responses related to student updates
• Regularly follow up on expected student tuition approved payments

General Bookkeeping

• Reconcile all monthly bank accounts
• Process all internal bank transfers and wire transfers/ACH payments
• Process any checks received
• Collaborate with the Office of Philanthropy to record donations 
• Prepare and input monthly journal entries related to bank fees, interest income, cash transfers and miscellaneous
• Process all cash receipts in Financial Edge NXT/ Treasury module

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or finance
• 3-5 years of tuition receivables experience, preferably at a K-12 independent school
• Attention to detail and facility with numbers
• High degree of confidentiality, integrity and sensitivity to information 
• Strong organizational and calendar management skills
• Ability to work efficiently and independently, as well as collaboratively, as a key member of the Business Office team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of the NYC Department of Education reimbursement process and related systems is highly desirable
• Excellent follow up skills on outstanding issues and balances
• Ability to “connect the dots” and solve open issues
• Sense of humor!
• Solid working knowledge of Blackbaud NXT Financial Edge, Microsoft Office Suite and the Google Suite of products

Compensation

• $70,000 -$75,000 annually commensurate with experience
• Employee Benefits Package: 10 days annual personal/sick time, 15 vacation days, summer Fridays off and school holidays off. Remote working days (maximum 30 days per year) subject to approval. Annual merit-based bonus pay, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability income benefits, flexible spending account, health savings account, commuter benefits, paid family leave, daily complimentary lunch, professional development opportunities, 403(b) retirement plan with a 7% employer contribution after 2-years employment.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send

• Current resume
• cover letter outlining all experience relative to the position
• References

Send in a PDF format to [email protected] with the subject: Account Receivable Position - Your Name.

The Churchill School and Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic. Churchill is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color, as well as candidates from under-represented groups.

Churchill’s Vision

A world where students with language-based learning disabilities embrace their learning differences and see limitless possibilities.

Churchill’s Mission

To provide an innovative and transformational K-12 learning community that empowers students with language-based learning disabilities.

Position Summary and Overview

The Churchill School & Center, a K-12 school for students with language-based learning disabilities, is seeking a full-time licensed upper school Social Worker or certified School Psychologist for grades 7-9. This is a leave replacement opening beginning in February for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the 7 person department of Mental Health Support Services within a vibrant and energetic community of educators. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to Churchill’s mission and core values
• Embrace and model Churchill’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 
• Provide group counseling
• Provide individual counseling when needed
• Provide crisis intervention as needed
• Develop and implement health and wellness curriculum, including sexuality education
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other related service providers 
• Seek improved methods of counseling through professional development opportunities
• Attend weekly grade level, team and department meetings

Other responsibilities include (but are not limited to)

• Provide family guidance
• Co-facilitate family support group meetings
• Involvement in Emergency Management Team
• Collaborate with and make referrals to outside treatment providers and evaluators
• As a member of the Admissions Committee, support the Enrollment Management Office through reviewing candidate files, conducting interviews, etc.
• Participate in the IEP process and CSE meetings as needed
• Provide professional development to Churchill faculty and participate in professional presentations to the parent community

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have...

• LCSW or NYS certification as a School Psychologist
• Experience working with, mentoring, supervising and/or building positive relationships with adolescents  
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative and clinical skills
• Experience working with children with learning disabilities is preferred
• Cultural awareness and the ability to connect effectively with diverse populations
• Knowledge of, or willingness to continue higher levels of education to obtain knowledge of effective counseling strategies and methodologies for working with children with language-based learning disabilities
• Patience, flexibility, good organization skills, and a sense of humor

Compensation 

• $70-90K commensurate with experience
• Benefits package: annual personal/sick time days, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, free lunch plan, and professional development opportunities.
• School issued computers

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send:

• Current resume;
• Cover letter and;
• references 

in PDF format to: [email protected] Candidates should make sure to outline all experiences relative to the position. Furthermore, Churchill works to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. Please include your thoughts and experiences on the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in a school setting and offer an example of your work with students through an equity lens.

The Churchill School and Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic. Churchill is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color, as well as candidates from under-represented groups.

Churchill’s Vision

A world where students with language-based learning disabilities embrace their learning differences and see limitless possibilities.

Churchill Mission

To provide an innovative and transformational K-12 learning community that empowers students with language-based learning disabilities.

Position Summary and Overview

The Churchill School & Center, a K-12 school for students with language-based learning disabilities, is seeking a Maternity Leave Replacement for an Upper School Science Assistant Teacher for 11th grade chemistry for the 2024-2025 school year (Beginning in early January).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to Churchill’s mission and core values
• Embrace and model Churchill’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 
• Support with planning science curriculum, lessons, and assignments
• Support with attendance each period
• Support with maintaining gradebook
• Support with writing student progress reports
• Work collaboratively with team members
• Support students by 
  • Scaffolding in-class assignments, tasks and projects
  • Developing critical thinking, problem solving skills and tools to become self advocates and productive learners
  • Utilizing multimodal methods of teaching
• Assess student work and participation

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have...

• BA or BS Degree (Degree in Education, Special Education, Science or related field preferred)
• Knowledge of general science including chemistry concepts
• Experience working with, mentoring, supervising and/or building positive relationships with children 
• Ability to work comfortably with a team
• Knowledge of, or willingness to continue higher levels of education to obtain knowledge of effective teaching strategies and methodologies for working with children with language-based learning disabilities
• Familiarity with Smartboards, Google Drive, and technology in the classroom
• Interest in professional career development in the field of special educationPatience, flexibility, good organization skills, and a sense of humor

Compensation 

• 45K-53K commensurate with experience
• Benefits package: annual personal/sick time days, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, free lunch plan, and professional development opportunities.
• School issued computers

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send the following documents outlining all experience relative to the position:

• Cover letter 
• Current resume
• References

Send in PDF format to: [email protected]

Churchill works to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. Please include your thoughts and experiences on the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in a school setting and offer an example of your work with students through an equity lens.

The Churchill School and Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic. Churchill is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color, as well as candidates from under-represented groups.

Churchill’s Vision

A world where students with language-based learning disabilities embrace their learning differences and see limitless possibilities.

Churchill Mission

To provide an innovative and transformational K-12 learning community that empowers students with language-based learning disabilities.

Position Summary and Overview

The Churchill School & Center, a K-12 school for students with language-based learning disabilities, is seeking an Upper School Technology Assistant Teacher to work primarily with 7th-12th Grade students in our specials/electives program. This position provides an opportunity for a beginning teacher to experience working with STEAM curriculum and further their knowledge and teaching skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to Churchill’s mission and core values
• Embrace and model Churchill’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Work collaboratively with Head Teachers to plan, support, and implement units of study, lessons, assignments, projects, and activities
• Create and implement a technology related elective course
• Support students in implementing various technology related skills, including assistive technology
• Support students by scaffolding in-class assignments, tasks and projects
• Assess student work and participation
• Seek improved methods of teaching through professional development opportunities
• Supervise students during transitions, lunch, and recess periods
• Other duties as assigned (e.g. advisement, lunch duty, study hall, etc.)

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have...

• BA or BS Degree (Degree in secondary education, special education or a technology related field) 
• Experience working with, mentoring, supervising and/or building positive relationships with upper school students
• Knowledge of, or willingness to continue higher levels of education to obtain knowledge of effective service strategies and methodologies for working with students with language-based learning disabilities
• Familiarity with Google Workspace, and technology related to coding, film & video, and robotics
• Interest in professional career development in the field of STEAM and special education
• Patience, flexibility, good organization skills, and a sense of humor

Compensation 

•  $45,000-$53,000 commensurate with experience
• Benefits package: 10 days annual personal/sick time, annual merit-based bonus pay, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability income benefits, flexible spending account, health savings account, commuter benefits, paid family leave, daily complimentary lunch, professional development opportunities, 403(b) retirement plan with a 7% employer contribution after 2-years employment.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send:

• Current resume;
• Cover letter and;
• references 

in PDF format to: [email protected]. Candidates should make sure to outline all experiences relative to the position. Furthermore, Churchill works to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. Please include your thoughts and experiences on the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in a school setting and offer an example of your work with students through an equity lens.

The Churchill School and Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic. Churchill is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color, as well as candidates from under-represented groups.

Churchill’s Vision

A world where students with language-based learning disabilities embrace their learning differences and see limitless possibilities.

Churchill Mission

To provide an innovative and transformational K-12 learning community that empowers students with language-based learning disabilities.

Position Summary and Overview

The Churchill School & Center, a K-12 school for students with language-based learning disabilities, is seeking a full time Creative Studies Assistant Teacher with knowledge in any of the following fields:  film/video production, graphic design, photography,  and/or performing arts. This position provides an opportunity for a beginning teacher, or someone who is interested in joining the teaching profession, to experience working with our Creative Studies team to further their knowledge and develop their teaching skills in a variety of subjects..

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to Churchill’s mission and core values
• Embrace and model Churchill’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 
• Work collaboratively with cooperating Head Teacher and other related service providers and specialists to plan and implement units of study, lessons, assignments, projects & activities
• Supervise students during transitions and some specialty classes
• Supervise students during lunch and recess periods
• Support students by scaffolding in-class assignments, tasks and projects
• Assess student work and participation
• Seek improved methods of teaching through professional development opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have...

• BA or BS Degree ( i.e. degree in theater, graphic design, photography, filmmaking, technology/STEAM, Secondary Education, Special Education or related field preferred)
• Experience working with, mentoring, supervising and/or building positive relationships with  adolescents.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to continue higher levels of education to obtain knowledge of effective service strategies and methodologies for working with children with language-based learning disabilities
• Familiarity with Smartboards, Google Drive, and technology
• Interest in professional career development in the field of special education
• Patience, flexibility, good organization skills, and a sense of humor

Compensation 

• $45K-$53K commensurate with experience
• Benefits package: 10 days annual personal/sick time, annual merit-based bonus pay, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability income benefits, flexible spending account, health savings account, commuter benefits, paid family leave, daily complimentary lunch, professional development opportunities, 403(b) retirement plan with a 7% employer contribution after 2-years employment.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send:

• Current resume;
• Cover letter and;
• references 

in PDF format to: [email protected]. Candidates should make sure to outline all experiences relative to the position. Furthermore, Churchill works to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. Please include your thoughts and experiences on the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in a school setting and offer an example of your work with students through an equity lens.

The Churchill School and Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic. Churchill is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color, as well as candidates from under-represented groups.

Churchill’s Vision

A world where students with language-based learning disabilities embrace their learning differences and see limitless possibilities.

Churchill Mission

To provide an innovative and transformational K-12 learning community that empowers students with language-based learning disabilities.

Our hiring process is designed to be a positive experience for candidates. It typically starts with a phone interview, followed by an in-depth conversation with our hiring team. We then invite semi-finalist candidates for an immersive onsite visit, complete with a campus tour. For some positions, we may also requests a demonstration lesson to better understand your unique talents.

At Churchill, we understand that searching for the right position can be stressful. Therefore, we make every effort to expedite our hiring decisions. We truly value your time and dedication through this process as we search for the ideal candidate for our team.

The Churchill School and Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic. Churchill is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color.

Well-being

As a valued member of our team, you will receive a comprehensive package of benefits that cater to your well-being and professional growth. You will have access to free lunch and an array of healthcare plans encompassing dental and vision coverage, as well as disability and life insurance coverage options, bringing you and your loved ones peace of mind. We offer commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts, and maternity and paternity leave. And as you plan for the future, take advantage of our retirement savings accounts, designed to support your long-term financial goals.

Professional Development

Here at Churchill, we value continuous growth and excellence. Throughout the year, you’ll have opportunities to engage in enriching professional development experiences both on and off-campus. For new team members, we extend a warm welcome with a comprehensive week-long orientation program, providing valuable insights into learning disabilities and our innovative approach to education.