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The Town School, which serves children from nursery school through eighth grade, is seeking to fill the Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist position. This position reports to the school’s Finance Director. The Town School provides both a competitive salary and a robust benefits package.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience with the accounts payable and payroll process. Experience in independent schools or non-profit settings and experience in state compliance and mandated service funds acquisition is preferred. The ability to collaborate, work within a team, demonstrate a commitment to equity, and interact effectively with multiple departments is a must.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000 plus a generous benefits package.

At Town, we ask that all employees are:

• Committed to promoting and maintaining a collaborative work environment with inclusive decision-making processes
• Supportive of Town’s mission and philosophy
• Able to demonstrate commitment to equity and is visibly supportive of Town’s Statement on Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity
• Outstanding professional with characteristics of warmth, empathy, tact, discernment, superb communication and organization skills, high energy, and a good sense of humor

Responsibilities:

• Accurately manage the accounts payable process on a timely schedule while adhering to departmental procedures
• Reconcile invoices, purchase orders, and check requests; obtain approvals for payment
• Schedule payments and record them to the correct expense accounts in the accounting software
• Familiarity with various methods of payment: checks, online bank bill pays, ACH, wire transfers, and credit card transactions
• Responsible for monthly collection of receipts from credit card holders, reconciliation with credit card statements, and posting of transactions
• Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations for various accounts
• Assist certain departments with authorized credit card purchases
• Prepare periodic journal entries
• Maintain electronic/paper records, reports, and files
• Ensure seamless execution of end-to-end payroll process (for approximately 100 employees), spanning the entire employee life cycle’ own the review and approval of each payroll cycle, as well as off-cycle payments
• Maintain accurate and current employee payroll records, including tax withholding forms, payroll deductions, changes in employee status, and other payroll information
• Ensure compliance with current federal, state, and local reporting, including mandated service reporting and tax regulations
• Provide administrative support to the Finance Director as needed
• Assist with Business Office projects and tasks as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance Business or related field
• Minimum of 2-3 years of accounting/finance experience required
• Proficiency in accounting software programs required, including Excel, Word, Adobe, Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT, and/or ADP Workforce Now
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and highly attentive to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet required deadlines
• Ability to work either independently or collaboratively as needed 
• Ability to interact with vendors; collaborate with school staff, faculty, and administrators while maintaining a professional manner
   

Town aspires to be an equitable and inclusive school community and, therefore, strongly encourages applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences, as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

To apply: Unless otherwise noted, applicants for all positions should send a resume, letter of interest, and the names and contact information of three professional references to Jason Bossart at employment@townschool.org. No phone calls please.

The Town School, a Nursery through 8th Grade co-educational school of 320 students on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, seeks a Science Teacher in Gr. 1-4 for September - December of the 2024-25 school year. Town embraces high academic and ethical standards for each student, and all members of the community are guided by our school motto, “Let there be joy in learning.” The salary for this position is $20,000 - $28,000. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Teach Science classes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students (approximately 160 students total) using a hands-on, inquiry-based approach
• Work with 5th/6th and 7th/8th Grade Science teachers to ensure cohesiveness, appropriate sequencing, and program alignment across the Science curriculum, including building and managing a grade-level spring science community event 
• Maintain and care for science classroom insects, plants, animals, and materials
• Work collaboratively with homeroom teachers, the Guidance team, and parents to closely monitor and support student progress
• Differentiate instruction to attend to the needs of individual children
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, and administration
• Contribute constructively to all faculty discussions and continue to grow professionally 

Qualifications:

• Related Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred
• 3-5 years experience teaching elementary students preferred
• Experience teaching Science using a hands-on, inquiry-based approach
• Excellent classroom management and time management skills
• Interest in and experience with coding/educational technology a plus
• Ability to work as a member of the larger Science team
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents 
• Supportive of Town’s mission and values, and a demonstrated commitment to the aspirations in our school’s Statement on Diversity, Inclusion and Equity.
• Personal characteristics of an outstanding professional: warmth, empathy, discernment, strong organization skills, and a good sense of humor

Town aspires to be an equitable and inclusive school community and, therefore strongly encourages applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences, as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

To apply: Applicants for all positions should send a resume, letter of interest, and the names and contact information of three professional references to David Andrew Wood, Head of Lower School at employment@townschool.org. No phone calls please.

The Town School is looking to hire an entry-level nursery associate teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. A Bachelor’s degree is required. 

The salary for this position is $50,000. *Base salary does not reflect additional stipend based on degree level. 

Responsibilities:

• To collaborate with the head teacher to plan and implement a purposeful and balanced program that infuses traditional and innovative teaching styles in a warm and nurturing environment. 
• Help set up and maintain an effective classroom environment. 
• Meet regularly with head and specialist teachers for curriculum planning. Prepare for these meetings as necessary. 
• Carry out classroom responsibilities as designated by the head teacher. 5. Meet regularly with the head teacher to review associate responsibilities and discuss teaching styles and techniques as they pertain to The Town School. 6. Communicate effectively with faculty and staff. 
• Help keep accurate and thorough records of children, including daily attendance, anecdotal records, and progress reports. 
• Participate in all guidance meetings. 
• Prep for and participate in parent/teacher conferences. 
• Assist in the writing of year-end reports. 
• Attend and contribute effectively to all Tuesday after-school faculty, divisional, and committee meetings. 
• Assist the Admissions Office with the student interview process for prospective Kindergarten students entering the division. 
• Continue to grow professionally through in-service training, workshops, or coursework. 
• Help foster the spirit of community at Town. 
• Embrace the School’s moral mission of “Taking Care of Town: Self – Others – Surroundings.” 
• A demonstrated commitment to equity and support of the Town’s Statement on Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity is preferred. A demonstrated personal growth and accomplishment in this area is also preferred. 

Candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, and the names/contact information of three professional references to: employment@townschool.org.

The Town School is seeking a Clubhouse Associate to serve as an active leader in our after-school program. The person in this role will be part of a team of supervisors facilitating programming such as art projects, story time, board games, outdoor recess, and snacks between 2:00pm and 6:00pm. The Clubhouse Associate will be a reliable part of the auxiliary team, enjoy working with primary-aged children, and is willing and able to support student safety and social-emotional needs during their shift.

At The Town School we:

• Are committed to promoting and maintaining a collaborative work environment with inclusive decision-making processes
• Are supportive of Town’s mission and philosophy
• Are able to demonstrate commitment to equity and is visibly supportive of Town’s Statement on Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity

Responsibilities:

• Supervise Town Clubhouse students
• Enforce Clubhouse processes and procedures
• Support a safe and engaging environment of fun programming
• Communicate any student conflicts or behavioral issues with the Director each day
• Support admin paperwork associated with Clubhouse on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications:

• Experience as a teacher, camp counselor or general working with children aged 4 to 12.
• At least 18 years of age
• CPR & First Aid certification is preferred but not required.
• An outstanding professional with characteristics of warmth, empathy, tact, discernment, superb communication and organization skills, high energy, and a good sense of humor
• Ability to be cleared to work with children in an education setting by the State of New York

Clubhouse Associate positions are compensated at an hourly rate based on experience: $17-$25/hour. Programming runs Monday through Friday from 2:00-6:00pm. There is schedule flexibility for the right candidate.

Town aspires to be an equitable and inclusive school community and, therefore, strongly encourages applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

To apply: Unless otherwise noted, applicants for all positions should send a resume, letter of interest, and the names and contact information of three professional references to Monica Masterson at employment@townschool.org. No phone calls, please.

The Town School, a Nursery through 8th Grade co-educational school of 320 students on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, seeks substitute teachers on-site on an as-needed basis for the 2024-25 school year. Town embraces high academic and ethical standards for each student, and all members of the community are guided by our school motto, “Let there be joy in learning.” 

Major Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with co-teacher, grade-level, divisional, and school-wide colleagues
• Support the academic program by covering classes in a teacher’s absence
• Differentiate instruction to attend to the needs of individual children
• Help students transition from one activity to another
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and administration
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Heads of Nursery-Kindergarten- , Lower-, and Upper School and the Academic Dean

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience in a preschool and elementary setting 
• Experience incorporating technology in support of student learning
• Passion for teaching young children

Town aspires to be an equitable and inclusive school community and therefore strongly encourages applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences, as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

To apply:  Unless otherwise noted, applicants for all positions should send a resume, letter of interest, and the names and contact information of three professional references to employment@townschool.org. No phone calls please.