Available Positions

List of 4 items.

• Assistant Head of School or Finance and Operations

  Assistant Head of School for Finance and Operations 

  Position Description

  
  

  Kent School has an immediate opening for the Assistant Head of School for Finance and Operations.

  
  

  Summary

  The Assistant Head of School for Finance and Operations is a member of the Administrative Council and reports directly to the Head of School. They support the Board of Trustees, the Finance, and the Building and Grounds Committees. The Assistant Head of School for Finance and Operations is responsible for all aspects of financial oversight, including the organization, management, and implementation of comprehensive business, financial, and investment initiatives for the School. 

   

  Responsibilities include management and strategic leadership of the business office to ensure that appropriate financial controls are utilized effectively. The Assistant Head of School for Finance and Operations oversees finance, the audit, facilities and security, budgeting and planning, purchasing, technology, endowment, risk management, legal, human resources, and related interactions with parents, faculty, and employees.

   

   Human Resources

  • Provide leadership to employees regarding hiring, terminations and oversight issues.
  • Develop employee policies and procedures. 
  • Oversee and direct implementation and administration of employee benefits programs such as health insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, workers’ compensation.
  • Prepares and processes all aspects of payroll.
  • Prepares employee employment letters and individual benefit analysis.
  • Contribute as needed to the personnel manual and parent handbook.
  • Interpret and apply federal and state labor law.

  
  

  Accounting and Budgeting

  • Manages and directs the operating budget.
  • Establishes policies, procedures, standards and strategies for areas of responsibility and provides adequate internal controls to safeguard the school’s assets.
  • Coordinates with the Head of School on financial planning for the School, including preparation of the annual budget. 
  • Prepares monthly and annual financial statements.
  • Acts as a liaison between School and CPA firm; along with coordinating and preparing work papers for the annual audit.
  • Gathers and prepares information required for the preparation of Form 990 and Form 5500 tax returns.
  • Attends Finance Committee meetings, keeping minutes at meetings. Prepares relevant reports for board review.
  • Reviews and authorizes all check requests submitted and invoice payments.
  • Administers and maintains all property, casualty, liability, cyber and all other forms of insurance for the school.
  • Maintains and performs the monthly review and reconciliation of the general ledger.
  • Prepares all monthly bank reconciliation.
  • Prepares and posts monthly and annual journal entries.
  • Reconciles gift income with the Director of Development and Alumni Relations.

  
  

  Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable

  • Manages and performs all aspects of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
  • Annual Preparation of 1099 forms.
  • Billing of tuition and fees with SmartTuition.
  • Communicate with delinquent account holders. 

   

  Tuition Assistance

  • Member of Tuition Assistance Committee awarding annual assistance to families.

   

  Facilities and Operations

  • Oversee the physical plant and grounds. Serve as liaison to the Board of Trustees for the Buildings and Grounds Committee, and keeps the meeting minutes.
  • Oversee the Technology Coordinator in efforts to provide optimal technological solutions and support throughout the school.

   

  The ideal candidate for Director of Finance and Operations should possess:

   

  • 5-7 years of work experience in a financial leadership position preferably at an independent school.
  • A strong background in financial systems, modeling and forecasting; investment and risk management; support services administration; business services; human resources and benefit administration, and facilities management.
  • Effective financial and business management skills, and the ability to earn the respect of employees and the Board of Trustees.
  • A high level of integrity and an extraordinary work ethic.
  • Ability to effectively interface with all levels of the school community – the employees; the Board of Trustees; alumni and friends of the school; current parents; students, and the local government. 
  • A collaborative management style characteristic of a team player who can provide superior customer service. 
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. 
  • Knowledge of and experience in setting up effective financial controls. 
  • Effective negotiation skills in developing contracts with external vendors. 
  • A strong commitment to education, a passion for the School’s mission, and an interest in being a positive role model. 
  • Interest in industry associations (AIMS, NAIS, NBOA, etc.) and “best practices” and the ability to keep current, and bring about appropriate change in the spirit of total quality improvement. 
  • Bachelor’s degree is required, M.B.A. and/or a master’s degree in a related field, or a CPA license strongly preferred.

   

  Software Knowledge

  
  

  • SmartTuition, Blackbaud Financial Edge, Tuition Management, Blackbaud Student Information System, Google Suite, Excel.

  
  

  How to Apply

  Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and list of 5 references to Nancy Mugele, Head of School at nmugele@kentschool.org by July 1. The position is a 12 month senior administrative position beginning on July 8, 2024.

• After School Care Coordinator

  Position Description

  
  

  Kent School, an independent day school located on the bank of the Chester River in historic Chestertown, Maryland serving girls and boys in Preschool through Grade 8, seeks a part-time After School Care Teacher. The ideal candidate will possess a sincere commitment and passion for the care and education of children. This hourly position is held from 3:30 - 5:00pm Monday through Thursday. 

  
  

  Applicants must have a passion for the School’s mission, and must be a team player with excellent communication skills. Professionalism, patience, a positive attitude, and a joy for being with students is essential. Other requirements include MD State background checks. College graduates preferred.

  
  

  How to Apply

  
  

  Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Jenny Cernak, Assistant Head of School for Academics, at jcernak@kentschool.org by May 15, 2024. The position begins in September. 

• Part-Time Van Driver

  Kent School is looking for a driver to transport Pre-K to 8th
  grade students to and from school on a daily basis during the
  academic year. Minimum guarantee of 15 hours per week at
  a rate of $20/hour (excluding school holidays). 15 passenger
  van with limited stops. Morning and afternoon routes. Valid
  drivers license and clean driving record required.
  
  Email Transportation@kentschool.org to apply

• Substitute Teachers

  Substitute Teacher

  
  

  Kent School seeks passionate, energetic, and dedicated candidates interested in being placed on the School's substitute teacher list for the 2022-23 academic year.  Kent School, an independent day school located on the bank of the Chester River in Chestertown, Maryland serves girls and boys in Preschool through Grade 8.

  
  

  Desired Qualifications

  • Passion for the School’s mission and our belonging initiatives
  • Willingness to embrace our work in mind, brain and education science
  • Experience and flexibility in teaching Lower to Middle School- aged students 
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Solid role model for students
  •  Bachelor’s Degree with some teaching experience preferred. 
  •  Availability on weekdays

  How to Apply

  Interested candidates should send a brief letter of interest, resume, and 5 references to Jenny Cernak, Assistant Head of School for Academics at jcernak@kentschool.org.