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, diversity statement, and references as one PDF document 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: Controller

Oldfields School, an all-girls international boarding and day school, grades 8-12, located in northern Baltimore County, seeks applicants for a Business Office Associate. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a June 2021 start date. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced accounts payable and receivable professional looking to work in an educational setting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the billing process for tuition and student debit accounts, including enrollment payments, billing and reconciliation, payment plans, student fees, and other receivables.
• Coordinate billing of tuition refund insurance and international student health insurance.
• Process statements for tuition, student debit accounts, and other activities.
• Process all deposits via electronic deposit process regularly or at local bank on occasion.  Enter all deposits into accounting software timely.
• Monitor bank accounts for incoming/outgoing electronic payments and returned items and record in accounting software.
• Communicate with families to understand account balances and payments plans.
• Operate Student Bank and petty cash for withdrawals for allowances and activities.
• Manage new vendor setup, including process for 1099 reporting requirements.
• Process and review invoices to ensure proper general ledger coding for consistency and budget management, proper approvals, and prevention of duplicate payments.
• Process vendor checks weekly and coordinate formal approval and signatures in accordance with Business Office practices.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and assist with vendor disputes.
• Assist Controller with audit preparation.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Controller or Director of Finance and Business Operations.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in business-related field and 3+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience in a school environment or non-profit is preferred.
• Knowledge of Blackbaud Financial Edge and point of sale (POS) systems a plus.
• Ability to handle difficult conversations in a professional and courteous manner.
• Detail-oriented with a strong ability to multi-task, manage interruptions, and work independently.
• High degree of integrity and the ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software and Google’s G-Suite.

Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, diversity statement, and references as one PDF document 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: Head of School

Oldfields School, an all-girls international boarding and day school, grades 8-12, located in northern Baltimore County, seeks applicants for a Dean of Admission. 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 Dean of Admission is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Admission Office and is dedicated to working with the entire Oldfields community to aid in the admission, enrollment, and retention process. The Dean is responsible for expanding the name and reputation of the school in markets where Oldfields School is already known—and in markets where the School needs to be more active and involved. As a member of the Administrative Team, the Dean will be not only be an advocate for enrollment, they will also be engaged with issues that influence school life and have an impact of faculty/staff, students, and their families.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily admission office operations, manage admission office personnel and organize staffing model to accomplish annual goals and strategic initiatives
• Advise and consult with the Head of School on all aspects of admission and school life
• Develop new programs and initiatives to attract and retain qualified and mission-appropriate students
• Serve as the Staff Liaison for the Board’s Admission Committee
• Serve as a member of select Board Committees
• Represent Oldfields School locally, regionally, and internationally to cultivate relationships with prospective families, educational consultants, placement foundations, feeder school representatives, alumni, families, and key constituents
• Organize and oversee the Financial Aid Committee with the Head of School and the Director of Finance and Business Operations
• Create admissions budget with the Director of Finance and Business Operations
• Evaluate all aspects of the admissions and marketing program with the Director of Marketing and Communications
• Serve on the Advancement Team
• Actively promote and inform faculty and staff about the School’s admission process
• Proactively communicate with prospective and current parents and students
• Maintain a positive and regular involvement in all aspects of boarding school life
• Maintain relevant statistics on all aspects of admission and enrollment management
• Serve as a representative of Oldfields off-campus (e.g., fairs, school visits, gatherings, and conferences)
• 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 School and its leadership
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of five years of admission/financial aid experience, preferably in an independent school or in higher education
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Skilled in promoting a vision, communicating a strategy, and implementing goals
• Experience working with diverse learners and the ability to interpret testing and neuro-psychological evaluations
• Proven ability to work successfully with a variety of constituents, including students, parents, students, referral professionals, and faculty/staff
• Experience in successfully training, managing, and mentoring a motivated staff
• Skill in using technology and databases to reflect, project, and forecast enrollment opportunities
• Experience in determining the appropriate allocation of financial aid to optimize enrollment management
• A broad-based understanding of marketing initiatives to further the school’s brand
• Experience with speaking publicly to large and small audiences
• The ability to travel on behalf of the School

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 as one PDF document 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: Head of School

Oldfields School, an all-girls international boarding and day school, grades 8-12, located in northern Baltimore County, seeks applicants for a Human Resources Generalist. This position is responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of the human resources function.  It is a full-time, exempt position with a July 2021 start date. This is an outstanding opportunity for a person with a high degree of integrity and the ability to structure the human resources function based on the needs of the School.

Responsibilities:

• Enhance human resources function by planning, implementing, and evaluating policies, programs, and practices. This includes:
  • Create administrative evaluation process;
  • Research and recommend a Human Resources Information System;
  • Recommend and assist in coordinating school-wide training programs for administrators, faculty, and staff;
  • Establish a recruiting program that promotes a diverse community; and
  • Provide human resources related professional development to Administration on such topics as proper implementation of school policies and documentation.
• Serve as a member of the Administrative Team.
• Support Department Managers in maintaining job descriptions for all positions.
• Perform exit interviews and analyze data to recommend changes to Administration.
• Oversight of Employee Handbook in collaboration with Administration and adhering to regulatory requirements and employment laws.
• Support Department Managers with employee relations, including coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions.  Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues.  Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations in conjunction with Head’s Office and Campus Safety.
• Maintain employee information in personnel files and employee data with third-party administrators in accordance with document retention policies and local, state, and federal law.
• Manage and coordinate all employee benefit plans (health, dental, vision, HSA, Life/AD&D, LTD, retirement, etc.) with third-party administrators and insurance brokers.
• Perform all benefit administration duties to include communication of all benefit information to employees, enrollment and changes, approval of invoices for payment, and required compliance and disclosure matters.
• Manage Benefits Committee for recommendations of benefit changes.
• Collaborate with the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to promote an inclusive work environment based on consistent practices throughout the community.
• Forge strong connections and maintain open lines of communication with employees at all levels to maintain trust and promote a positive and supportive work environment.
• Assist Department Managers with all aspects of hiring process including posting of positions, candidate selection, and correspondence with candidates.
• Ensure compliance and maintain files of all employee, subcontractor, and volunteer background checks, driving record checks, and DOT medical certifications.
• Coordinate the onboarding process for all new employees.
• Respond to and assist with questions and concerns regarding benefits related matters
• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing the employment relationship.
• Process workers’ compensation claims with insurance and communicate expectations with employees and Department Managers.
• Respond accordingly to unemployment claims.
• Administer FMLA leave process and related paperwork.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of human resources experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Human Resources related field.
• Experience in an independent school or nonprofit environment preferred.
• Experience in a supervisory role preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and G Suite 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 a Humanities Teacher. This is a full-time, exempt position with an August 2021 start date. The ideal candidate will be comfortable teaching a diverse portfolio of history courses as well as developing and teaching interdisciplinary courses within the Humanities. This is an outstanding opportunity for a 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 history 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 History or a related Humanities 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 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 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 a Spanish Teacher. This is a part-time, exempt position with an August 2021 start date. The ideal candidate will be comfortable developing and teaching varying levels of Spanish classes. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Spanish 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. This is a flexible position that requires a minimum commitment of teaching two to three classes, but could be expanded to include additional areas of involvement in the community depending on candidate experience and interest.

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Teach two to three Spanish classes per semester. This will likely include teaching two sections of Spanish I and a third section of another level of Spanish based on candidate 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.
• Support the development of the School’s Arts and Global Justice concentration programs.
• Develop and lead weekend experiential learning activities and 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.
• Serve on weekend duty team rotations.
• 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 Optional Duties:

• Serve as an advisor for 3-5 students and perform other duties supporting the School community.
• Provide administrative support in an area of the school that matches candidate expertise.
• Coach or lead athletic or co-curricular activities.

Qualifications:

• B.A. in Spanish or a B.A. in another area for native Spanish speakers.
• 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.