Careers

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 expanding its College Counseling Office and seeking an Associate Director of College Counseling/College Counselor (title dependent on previous experience) to begin August 2025.

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 the overall operations of the College Guidance office
• Responsible for caseload of approximately 20 students per grade
  • Facilitate student and family college meetings for assigned students
  • Develop customized college/post-secondary lists for assigned students
  • Help assigned seniors with all aspects of the college application process, including application completion, essay brainstorming and writing, and preparation for the transition to college
  • Oversee application submission process through Naviance for assigned students
  • Write personalized letters of recommendation for assigned students

• Co-teach and plan a weekly guidance class for juniors and seniors
• Serve as a resource for students, parents and teachers regarding post high school planning
• Collaborate with College Counseling team to develop and host presentations for parents, 9th/10th grade students, and others as needed
• Collaborate with College Counseling team to host college admission rep visits each fall
• Assist in the administration of standardized testing for students with school-based testing (requires approximately 3 weekends/year, which you will be compensated for)
• Assist in managing standardized testing accommodations request process
• Assist in managing practice standardized tests, including Practice SAT and ACT 
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have...

• Minimum 3-years of experience in college counseling or selective college admissions
• Strong skills in verbal and written communication, organization and time management, public speaking/presenting and counseling 
• The ability to connect and build relationships with a diverse group of high school students and their families
• A positive attitude, welcoming demeanor, and desire to work in a team environment. Patience, flexibility, and a sense of humor are important as well
• NYS Certification in School Counseling is preferred but not required
• Experience working with students with learning disabilities is helpful, but not required

Compensation 

• 80K-100K commensurate with experience
• 11 Month Employee 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.