Career Opportunities

Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and references in PDF format to employment@oldfieldsschool.org. Please reference the position being applied for in the subject line. Onsite interview may be required.  Background checks are performed on all new hires. Oldfields School offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, competitive salaries, and a generous benefits package. Oldfields School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Report: Athletic Director

Oldfields School, an all girls’ international boarding and day school, grades 8-12, located in northern Baltimore County, seeks applicants for an experienced Athletic Trainer. This is a part-time, non-exempt 10-month position. This is an outstanding opportunity for a person with a high degree of integrity and a deep commitment to the value of a single sex independent school education.

• Job Responsibilities:

• Provide athletic training services for all students before, during and after practice times and all home games/contests.
• Work closely with the Athletic Director for game day operations.
• Establish a working relationship with the School's Health Services Department.
• Maintain a relationship with IAAM athletic trainers by attending league meetings when possible, communicating after games/contests as necessary.
• Maintain communication with other members of the health services team, parents and all other necessary parties in the event of an injury or illness.
• Maintain adequate medical records on all injuries, illnesses and rehabilitation procedures, using Magnus Software Program.
• Provide CPR and First Aid training to all members of the community and maintain certification records for all individuals.
• In conjunction with the health services team, monitor annual physicals and other school health services requirements.
• Establish open communication with the Athletic Director regarding athletic training supply and equipment needs.
• Work with the safety team to develop comprehensive venues and condition specific emergency action plans.
• Adhere to and assist in enforcing all school policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree.
• Must be BOC certified and/or qualify for Maryland state athletic training licensure.
• Experience in independent schools is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.  
• Knowledgeable about a large range of medical problems. Assessment and evaluation skills and working with other healthcare professionals is necessary.
• Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines.
• Thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situations when talking to students, medical professionals, staff and families.
• Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.
• Work is medium demand. Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects. Medium strength is required to position students for examination.
• Must be able to work in outdoor conditions.

Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and references in PDF format to employment@oldfieldsschool.org. Please reference the position being applied for in the subject line. Onsite interview may be required.  Background checks are performed on all new hires. Oldfields School offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, competitive salaries, and a generous benefits package. On-campus housing is available for this position. Oldfields School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Report: Director of Academics

Oldfields School, an all-girls’ international boarding and day school, grades 8-12, located in northern Baltimore County, seeks applicants for a Director of Academic Strategies Program. This is a full-time, exempt position with an August 2021 start date. This is an outstanding opportunity for a person with a high degree of integrity and a deep commitment to the value of a single sex independent school education.

The Director of Academic Strategies Program manages the day-to-day operations of and oversees the strategic direction for the School’s academic support programs and staff. Oldfields’ Academic Strategies Program provides a variety of instructional options for students desiring additional academic support. Courses, one-on-one meetings, and small group sessions provide students personalized support in developing and strengthening executive functioning skills, organization and time management, effective reading and study strategies, and self-advocacy skills.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the annual and day-to-day operations of the Academic Strategies Program, including managing department staff and independent academic tutors.
• Develop, implement, and advance a strategic plan for the Academic Strategies Program that is aligned with the School’s strategic plan and ensures the highest possible level of academic support for students, faculty, and families in the Oldfields community.
• Serve as the point of contact for internal and external inquiries into the School’s Academic Strategies Program, including meeting with current and prospective families. Ensure that families and advisors receive regular reports on student progress in the program.
• Review and interpret psycho-educational assessments and manage the development, communication, and regular review of student educational accommodation plans.
• Collaborate with faculty and the College Counseling Office to arrange special testing protocols for internal and external assessments for students with accommodation plans.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to identify, implement, and enhance effective academic support strategies in the School’s academic curriculum and co-curriculum; provide professional development and/or resources for faculty and staff as needed.
• Teach students study skills/strategies, test-taking skills, time and materials management skills, and critical reading and writing skills one-on-one, in small groups, or in classes.
• Represent the Academic Strategies Program on internal committees and at external events.
• Adhere to and assist in enforcing all School policies and procedures.
• Promote the mission of the School.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned for housing arrangement.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Academics.

Qualifications:

• A strong commitment to supporting and advocating for diverse learners.
• At least 5 years of experience working with high school students with mild to moderate learning differences.
• A bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and a diplomatic communication style.
• Embraces the all-encompassing and interactive culture of a boarding school community.
• Respects the traditions and purpose of an all-girls secondary school education.
• Familiarity with or ability to quickly learn G-Suite applications.

Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, diversity statement, and references in PDF format to employment@oldfieldsschool.org. Please reference the position being applied for in the subject line. Onsite interview may be required. Background checks are performed on all new hires. Oldfields School offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, competitive salaries, and a generous benefits package. Oldfields School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Report: Director of Development

Oldfields School, an all-girls international boarding and day school, grades 8-12, located in northern Baltimore County, seeks applicants for a Director of Alumni Programs. This is a full-time, exempt position with a July 2021 or sooner start date. This is an outstanding opportunity for a person with a high degree of integrity and a deep commitment to the value of a single sex independent school education.

The Director of Alumni Programs is responsible for the planning and implementation of programs, events, and initiatives that strategically engage alumni in the life of the School, as well as the coordination of on-campus events and off-campus gatherings.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement programming for alumni and other constituents, including opportunities for alumni to engage and connect virtually.
• Manage the Class Agent program and coordinate Alumni Association activities.
• Plan and implement off-campus gatherings and on-campus events, including Fall Family Weekend, Thanksgiving Dinner, Holiday Dinner, 100 Nights to Graduation Dinner, speakers for the senior class, Grandparents’ Day, Alumni Weekend, Garden Party, Banquet, Awards Ceremony, and Graduation.
• Create, maintain, and update event invitations, RSVP lists, scripts, budgets, and checklists.
• Serve as staff liaison for the Oldfields Parent Association and manage the activities of this group and recruitment of volunteers.
• Serve as a member of the Development and Alumni Relations Board Committee.
• Assist with the creation of content for social media, website, e-blasts, and Oldfields Magazine and the content of the alumni section of the website.
• Assist in identifying, stewarding, cultivating, and recognizing prospects, volunteers, and donors.
• Help ensure accurate and complete database records, including tracking alumni and parent engagement and collecting materials for the archives.
• Collect, edit, and format Class Notes and milestone announcements from alumni for Oldfields Magazine and record them in Raiser’s Edge.
• Cultivate graduating students in their transition to active alumni.
• Actively engage and support the School’s commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community as defined by the School’s Diversity Statement and strategic plans and initiatives.
• Serve as an ambassador for the School to establish and strengthen relationships with a wide range of alumni and donors, locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally, through ongoing outreach.
• Adhere to and assist in enforcing all School policies and procedures.
• Promote the mission of the School.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Development.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of two years of demonstrated, professional experience and increased responsibility for a nonprofit organization, preferably in an independent school or in higher education. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Prior alumni relations experience a plus.
• Strong oral communication skills to address both internal and external audiences.
• Excellent written communication skills including persuasive letters, newsletter articles, social media, miscellaneous correspondence, timelines, and reports.
• Enthusiasm for developing, nurturing, and strengthening relationships, while creating opportunities for deeper engagement.
• Demonstrated experience managing all aspects of event planning.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office programs, relational databases, preferably Raiser’s Edge, as well as with social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), and other content management technology.
• Extraordinary attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain effectiveness in a busy office setting and willingness to function as a collaborative team member.
• Ability to manage several projects at once and consistently meet deadlines.
• Experience recruiting, motivating, supporting, and managing volunteers.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as warranted by meetings, events, or other department needs. Occasional travel will be required.

To learn more about this position please download the Opportunity Statement.

Opportunity Statement

Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, diversity statement, and references in a single document PDF format to employment@oldfieldsschool.org. Please reference the position being applied for in the subject line. Onsite interview may be required. Background checks are performed on all new hires. Oldfields School offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, competitive salaries, and a generous benefits package. On-campus housing may be available (but not required) for this position. Oldfields School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Report: Director of Academics

Oldfields School, an all-girls international boarding and day school, grades 8-12, located in northern Baltimore County, seeks applicants for an experienced Humanities Teacher. This is a full-time, exempt position with an August 2021 start date. The ideal candidate will be comfortable teaching varying levels of English language and literature classes as well as developing and teaching interdisciplinary courses within the Humanities. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Humanities teacher who seeks a broad degree of autonomy in course development, possesses a high degree of integrity, and holds a keen interest and deep commitment to the value of single-sex independent school education.        

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Teach up to five Humanities classes per semester. This includes teaching core and elective courses, including Advanced Placement courses. The candidate will teach primarily English courses, but strong candidates will demonstrate an interest and enthusiasm for developing future courses that stretch traditional disciplinary boundaries within the Humanities.
• Actively engage and support the School’s commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community as defined by the School’s Diversity Statement and strategic plans and initiatives.
• Support the development of the School’s Arts and Global Justice concentration programs.
• Develop and lead weekend, winter term, and May Program experiential learning activities and programs. Winter Term and May Program are one and two-week annual experiential programs. These programs range from on-campus offerings to international travel programs.
• Maintain regular communication about student academic progress with students, parents, advisors, the Humanities Department Chair, and Director of Academics. This includes effective use of the School’s online class management and gradebook systems.
• Adhere to and assist in enforcing all School policies and procedures.
• Promote the mission of the School.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Academics.

Other Required Duties:

• Serve as an advisor for 3-5 students and perform other duties supporting the School community.
• Serve on weekend and weekday duty team rotations.
• Coach or lead athletic or co-curricular activities.

Qualifications:

• B.A. in English or a related Humanities field is required.
• Three or more years of relevant full-time teaching experience.
• Understanding of and desire to work with high school students.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and curiosity.
• A passion for creative expression with a willingness to inspire and support all kinds of learners.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion and a high degree of cultural competency.
• Familiarity with or ability to quickly learn G-Suite applications.

Interested candidates should send resume, cover letter, diversity statement and references in a single document PDF format to employment@oldfieldsschool.org. Please reference the position being applied for in the subject line. Onsite interview may be required. Background checks are performed on all new hires. Oldfields School offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, competitive salaries, and a generous benefits package. On-campus housing may be available (but not required) for this position. Oldfields is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Report: Director of Health Services

Oldfields School, an all girls’ international boarding and day school, grades 8-12, located in northern Baltimore County, seeks applicants for an experienced School Counselor. This is a full-time, exempt 10-month residential or non-residential position with an August 2021 start date. This position requires work and on-call hours outside of regular school hours. This is an outstanding opportunity for a person with a high degree of integrity and a deep commitment to the value of a single sex independent school education.

The Oldfields School Counselor plays an integral role in supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional growth at Oldfields. Adolescence is a time where students face both personal and developmental challenges that have an impact on their academic growth, and the School Counselor works with students to help develop a plan to navigate life’s daily challenges. The mission of the School Counselor is to implement a comprehensive, developmental school counseling program aligned with the school’s mission to ensure each girls’ success through courage, humility, and largeness of heart. To achieve this, the School Counselor meets students on an individual basis, as well as in a group setting, while also collaborating closely with the Health Center, the Dean of Students, and the School’s consulting psychologists.

Responsibilities will include:

• Work collaboratively with administrators and faculty to identify and refer students who may benefit from individual counseling sessions.
• Work with students to develop strategies to address social-emotional challenges that may impact their day to day experience.
• Provide group wellness and counseling opportunities programming focusing on a variety of different reasons, including but not limited to academics, family, social, emotional and peer related issues.
• Provide one-on-one brief counseling to students.
• Work with the student’s family to refer the student to the school’s consulting mental health professional, or, if appropriate, another outside mental health provider.
• Act as a liaison between the mental health provider and the student’s immediate team to coordinate how to best support the student at Oldfields.
• Attend team meetings to discuss students of concern and help create and implement a plan of action and support.
• Preserve confidentiality for students and families on mental health issues.
• Create and implement group and classroom guidance lessons for all students based on grade level needs.
• Assist in creating educational curriculum to enhance the residential life programs.
• Provide crisis intervention and assessment as needed.
• Provide programming and education to students, parents, and faculty on topics related to emotional health and wellness within a high school community.
• Actively engage and support the School’s commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community as defined by the School’s Diversity Statement and strategic plans and initiatives.
• Adhere to and assist in enforcing all School policies and procedures.
• Promote the mission of the School.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned for housing arrangement.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Health Services

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in counseling, Licensed Social Work, or psychology.
• Maryland licensed school counselor preferred.
• Experience/training in a middle or high school environment is preferred.
• Willingness to work within a boarding school schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to respond to onsite emergencies.  
• Ability to effectively listen, respond, and present information to students, parents, faculty and staff.
• Ability to take initiative and demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software; Excel, and Word.
• Experience with Magnus Health Tracker or similar software.

Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, diversity statement, and references in a single document PDF format to employment@oldfieldsschool.org. Please reference the position being applied for in the subject line. Onsite interview may be required. Background checks are performed on all new hires.  Oldfields School offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, competitive salaries, and a generous benefits package. On-campus housing may be available (but not required) for this position. Oldfields School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Report: Director of Academics

Oldfields School, an all-girls international boarding and day school, grades 8-12, located in northern Baltimore County, seeks applicants for an experienced Science Teacher. This is a full-time, exempt position with an August 2021 start date. The ideal candidate will be comfortable teaching varying levels of chemistry lab classes, including AP Chemistry, as well as developing and teaching courses in other science disciplines. This is an outstanding opportunity for a dedicated science teacher who seeks a broad degree of autonomy in course development, possesses a high degree of integrity, and holds a keen interest and deep commitment to the value of single-sex independent school education.        

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Teach up to five classes per semester. This includes teaching core and elective courses, including AP courses. The candidate will teach primarily chemistry courses, but strong candidates will demonstrate an interest and enthusiasm for developing future courses that expand and strengthen the School’s science, technology, engineering and math curriculum.
• Actively engage and support the School’s commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community as defined by the School’s Diversity Statement and strategic plans and initiatives.
• Support the development of the School’s Arts and Global Justice concentration programs.
• Develop and lead weekend, Winter Term, and May Program experiential learning activities and programs. Winter Term and May Program are one and two-week annual experiential programs. These programs range from on-campus offerings to international travel programs.
• Maintain regular communication about student academic progress with students, parents, advisors, the Math and Science Department Chair, and Director of Academics. This includes effective use of the School’s online class management and gradebook systems.
• Adhere to and assist in enforcing all School policies and procedures.
• Promote the mission of the School.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Academics.

Other Required Duties:

• Serve as an advisor for 3-5 students and perform other duties supporting the School community.
• Serve on weekend and weekday duty team rotations.
• Coach or lead athletic or co-curricular activities.

Qualifications:

• B.A. in chemistry or a related field is required.
• Understanding of and desire to work with high school students.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and curiosity.
• A passion for creative expression with a willingness to inspire and support all kinds of learners.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion and a high degree of cultural competency.
• Familiarity with or ability to quickly learn G-Suite applications.

Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, diversity statement, and references in PDF format to employment@oldfieldsschool.org. Please reference the position being applied for in the subject line. Onsite interview may be required.  Background checks are performed on all new hires. Oldfields School offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, competitive salaries, and a generous benefits package. On-campus housing is available for this position. Oldfields School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Report: Director of Academics

Oldfields School, an all-girls international boarding and day school, grades 8-12, located in northern Baltimore County, seeks applicants for an experienced Visual Arts Teacher. This is a full-time, exempt position with an August 2021 start date. This position requires an educator with the versatility to teach multiple subjects within visual arts. This is an outstanding opportunity for a person with a high degree of integrity and a keen interest and deep commitment to the value of single-sex independent school education.        

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Teach up to five arts classes per school year. In addition to teaching ceramics, strong candidates will be flexible and willing and able to develop and teach three dimensional (sculpture, applied design) and two dimensional (drawing, painting, digital design) visual arts courses.
• Make significant contributions to the implementation and expansion of the School’s new Arts Concentration Program, a certificate program that allows interested students to concentrate electives over their high school career in the arts and satisfy participation requirements in arts-themed experiential learning opportunities, community service, performances, and a capstone experience.
• Actively engage and support the School’s commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community as defined by the School’s Diversity Statement and strategic plans and initiatives.
• Develop and lead weekend, winter term, and May Program experiential learning activities and programs.
• Manage visual arts resources and supplies (e.g. kiln, ceramics studio classroom, arts displays, arts supplies, etc.); collaborate with the Arts Department Chair to develop and manage the School’s annual arts department budget; support the planning and coordination of arts-themed school events.
• Maintain regular communication about student academic progress with students, parents, advisors, and Director of Academics. This includes effective use of the School’s online class management and gradebook systems.
• Adhere to and assist in enforcing all School policies and procedures.
• Promote the mission of the School.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Academics.

Other Potential Duties:

• Serve as an advisor for 3-5 students and perform other duties supporting the School community.
• Serve on weekend and weekday duty team rotations.
• Coach or lead athletic or co-curricular activities.

Qualifications:

• B.A., B.F.A. or M.A. in visual arts is required.
• Five or more years of relevant full-time teaching experience.
• Understanding of and desire to work with high school girls.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and curiosity.
• A passion for creative expression with a willingness to inspire and support all kinds of learners.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion and a high degree of cultural competency.
• Familiarity with or ability to quickly learn G-Suite applications.