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The Buckley School seeks faculty members who are well-trained in their discipline and care deeply about the growth and development of boys. Candidates should be committed to contributing to the development of each student and to the School both inside and outside of the classroom. Qualifications vary depending upon the position. The Buckley School seeks teachers with varied interests and talents outside their classroom subject to add to the overall strength of our program.
Buckley believes in offering professional development opportunities for its teachers and staff members to learn both from their colleagues as well as from formal programs held outside the School. New Buckley teachers are afforded the opportunity to participate in an extensive orientation process that introduces them to the School, its culture and traditions. In addition to introductory meetings with department heads, administrators and the full staff in the late summer and early fall, faculty members are paired with mentor teachers who support and guide them through their first year at the School.
Buckley believes in offering professional development opportunities for its teachers and staff members to learn both from their colleagues as well as from formal programs held outside the School. New Buckley teachers are afforded the opportunity to participate in an extensive orientation process that introduces them to the School, its culture and traditions. In addition to introductory meetings with department heads, administrators and the full staff in the late summer and early fall, faculty members are paired with mentor teachers who support and guide them through their first year at the School.
Current Openings:
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Executive Assistant to the Head of School
The Buckley School, an all boys K-9 independent school in New York City, is currently seeking an Executive Assistant to the Head of School. Although this role reports directly to the Head of School, it is a critical role within the Buckley community which has daily interactions with the administrative team, faculty, board members, and parents.Key responsibilities of this role include:• Serving as a representative of the Head of School, answering questions, resolvingissues, and making connections.• Providing extensive support to the Head of School, ensuring responsiveness, efficiency,and warmth.• Serving as a receptionist for the office, greeting guests, answering phones, andresponding to questions.• Managing Head of School’s business communication, ensuring priorities and importanceare determined.• Maintaining the Head of School’s online calendar, prioritizing requests and resolvingappointment conflicts.• Establishing systems to provide necessary background information and briefing materialsfor meetings, events, and speaking engagements.• Preparing monthly credit card reconciliation and procuring appropriate original receipts.• Maintaining and managing an organized and logical filing system for all documents.• Managing travel arrangements for the Head of School, organizing and coordinatingcatered luncheons and other events.• Providing administrative support to the Board of Trustees, including correspondence,agendas, minutes/notes for Board meetings, and all logistics for meetings.• Collaborating with the Administrative Team to coordinate workflow, facilitate projects, andplan meetings.• Reviewing, editing, and proofreading various documents.• Providing strategic and logistical support and management of special projects andinstitutional priorities identified by the Head of School.• Demonstrating a commitment to the ideals expressed in Buckley’s Mission Statement.Qualifications:• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant.• Superior organizational skills, project management experience, and logistical skills.• Well-developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.• Adaptability, honesty, self-reliance, teamwork, dependability, flexibility, willingness to listen and learn, work ethic, determination, persistence, problem-solving skills, loyalty, and congeniality.• Proficiency in managing multiple priorities strategically and under tight deadlines.• Advanced understanding and ability to use computers and technology.• Bachelor’s degree preferred.• Must successfully complete background screening and verification.How to Apply:Please send a cover letter and a resume to jobs@buckleyschool.org and type "Executive Assistant to the Head of School” in the subject line.A meaningful cover letter is required to apply which should detail how your relevant skills and experience align with the job requirements, specific examples of accomplishments that demonstrate your abilities, and highlight any unique skills that will make you stand out as the best candidate for the job.No calls please.
The Buckley School is an equal opportunity employer. Buckley does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, sexual orientation, ethnicity, carrier status or any other characteristic protected by law. The Buckley School actively seeks diversity in its faculty and student body.
