Ethical Culture Fieldston School·York, New York
The Admissions Assessor facilitates playgroups and conducts assessments for prospective students from Pre-K to 1st Grade. They are responsible for creating a positive classroom culture and producing written evaluations of each candidate.
Who we are?
Ethical Culture Fieldston School is a progressive PreK-12 independent school that has been serving students from throughout New York City and the surrounding suburbs since 1878. ECFS offers a rich curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities. A co-ed, nonsectarian school, it serves an inclusive community of about 1,700 students on two campuses -- one in the Riverdale section of the Bronx and the other in Manhattan.
What is essential about working at our school?
The Ethical Culture Fieldston School has a long history of inclusion and belonging deeply rooted in our mission and the educational philosophy of our founder, Felix Adler. We embrace all aspects of an individual, including their ancestry, family, identity, culture, and beliefs. We affirm both our differences and commonalities and strive to balance individuality and community. In keeping with our progressive tradition, we are dedicated to increasing our students’ cultural literacy to help them understand multiple perspectives and see the world beyond the self.
We expect members of our community to engage in open dialogue about living and learning in an inclusive environment inside and outside the classroom. We see this work, with its creative tensions, as a catalyst for individual and collective growth. On a daily basis, we are committed to making this vision of a democratic, pluralistic, and progressive school a reality.
ECFS is seeking a qualified early childhood professional to work seasonally in the admissions office.
The team of early childhood Admissions Assessors will work together conducting playgroups for prospective students applying to PreK-1st Grade, and produce a written assessment of each candidate.
The playgroups will take place at both our Bronx and Manhattan campuses.
The assessor may be required to conduct school visits at various nursery schools throughout New York City.
This is a seasonal position from mid-September to February.
Please note that this is an onsite role and not performed remotely. Ethical Culture Fieldston School retains its right to modify job duties in accordance with changing operational needs.
The hiring range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00 per hour.
When determining the salary for a position, ECFS considers factors including, but not limited to: the scope and responsibilities of the position, internal peer equity, key skills required for the role, the candidate’s work experience, education, and training, as well as market and organizational considerations.
To apply All candidates should visit our employment page at www.ecfs.org [http://www.ecfs.org/] to apply. Please send a letter of interest, a resume, and contact information for three references.
EEO ECFS is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to be a welcoming community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to hiring practices that ensure all candidates are given fair consideration in alignment with our institutional mission and goals.
Market context
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