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Position Descriptions

For questions about employment and possible opportunities, please contact Amy Critz, director of Human Resources at acritz@mphschool.org.

Manlius Pebble Hill School has a long-standing commitment to the principles of equal employment opportunity. In keeping with this commitment, we will continue recruitment, employment, compensation, terms, conditions, and privileges of employment of qualified persons without regard to gender, race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

 

Admissions Counselor/Assistant Director

The Manlius Pebble Hill School (MPH) seeks a collaborative and service-oriented individual to join its Admissions team.

MPH is a non-sectarian, coeducational, independent, pre-K through 12 school in DeWitt, New York. The school is the result of a merger in 1970 between The Manlius School, founded in 1869; and the Pebble Hill School, established in 1926. MPH marked its 150th anniversary in 2019.

The School is dedicated to its core values of authenticity, respect, curiosity, kindness, and agency; the admissions process embodies and honors these values, and serves to enhance and build on the diversity of its inclusive student body.

This full-time, exempt position will report to the Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management and will support both a high-touch admissions process and retention of current students.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Serve as a primary initial point of contact for prospective families via email, phone, online inquiries, and personal referrals. Provide preliminary responses and engage other team members as needed
  • Develop and convey a broad knowledge of MPH’s academic and extracurricular programs and school culture with prospective families
  • Coordinate and conduct campus visits and tours
  • Participate in recruitment and other events as needed, both on and off campus (occasional evening and weekend work)
  • Assist with special projects and initiatives over the course of the admissions cycle
  • Take the lead on planning creative admissions and recruitment events on and off-campus
  • Recruit, train, and mentor a team of student admissions ambassadors
  • Collaborate with the Advancement Team and Parents Association (PA) to coordinate admissions volunteer activities
  • Work collaboratively with internal school community members, the Board of Trustees, alumni, and other stakeholders to promote enrollment growth

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree and have 1-3 years of experience in either independent school or university admissions. Candidates should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, maintain outstanding adaptability and organizational skills, and work well as a team player. Additionally, ideal candidates will be creative, empathetic, goal-oriented, and comfortable handling sensitive information with discretion. Familiarity with Google Workspace and/or Blackbaud Enrollment Management System a plus.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Expected salary range will be $60,000 to $70,000 per year. Position level and salary will depend on experience and qualifications. To apply, please include a cover letter, resume, and references in PDF format addressed to Lisa Raney, lraney@mphschool.org.

 

Choral Music Teacher 

Manlius Pebble Hill School (MPH) seeks an experienced and passionate Choral Music Teacher to join our faculty for the 2024-2025 school year. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated music professional to become part of our vibrant school community, which has a long history and tradition of nurturing students’ musical talents and love for the visual and performing arts as an integral part of an exceptional education. Working with eager students and supportive families, MPH teachers have the freedom to shape their curriculum to meet students’ strengths and needs.

Reporting to the Visual and Performing Arts Department Chair, the Choral Music Teacher is a full-time, academic-year faculty position. The annual salary range is $43,000 – $60,000 with excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance and an employer-matching retirement savings plan.

To apply, please include a cover letter, resume, and references in PDF format addressed to DivisionHeads@mphschool.org.

Primary Job Responsibilities

  • Instruction: Teach Lower School General Music, Middle School Chorus, Upper School Concert Chorale, and Advanced Music Theory.
  • Advising: Act as an advisor to a small group of Upper School students to oversee and support their academic, social, and emotional development.
  • Curriculum Facilitation: Utilize Quaver Music Curriculum to guide and develop music curriculum implementation tailored to students’ strengths and needs.
  • Extracurricular Activities: Potentially serve in a directing capacity for Middle and Upper School musicals.
  • Community Engagement: Collaborate with students, families, and colleagues to promote and sustain a robust music program.

Requirements

  • Education: A Bachelor’s degree in music, music education, or a related field is required; a graduate degree is preferred.
  • Experience: A minimum of two years working with a diverse range of students in a school setting is preferred; independent school experience is highly desirable.
  • Skills: Adept with technology including Outlook email and Google Suite.

Key Skills and Qualities

  • Creativity: Eager to think expansively about music’s role in the lives of young people and how to seize opportunities for creating fresh, inspiring, impactful arts experiences
  • Collaboration: Ability to form authentic and caring partnerships with colleagues, families, and students, and both envision and execute curricular and programmatic connections to music and performing arts.
  • Presence: Relishes being an authentic and joyful presence in the lives of school-aged children, in and out of the classroom.
  • Organizational Skills: Keen eye for detail and strong organizational skills in professional correspondence, document editing, databases, and record-keeping.
  • Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Attitude:  Positive attitude, patience, compassion, and a flexible approach.

 

Part-Time Early Learning Teaching Aide

Manlius Pebble Hill School (MPH) is seeking a caring and experienced Part Time Early Learning Teaching Aide to join us in PreK, Kindergarten, or First Grade for the 2024/2025 school year (September 3, 2024 until June 5, 2025). This position availability is provisional and dependent on enrollment needs.

The responsibilities of this part-time position will include working with children and teachers to contribute to a supportive, dynamic environment that is responsive to student needs and interests. Please note that hours would be five hours daily (with flexibility to determine a start time ranging from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and an end time ranging from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.) on school days.

The expected salary range is $20-$22 per hour. This hourly rate will depend on experience and qualifications. Candidates should email a resume and contact information for two references to Head of Lower School, Amy Abdo, at aabdo@mphschool.org.

 

Per Diem School Nurse

Manlius Pebble Hill School seeks a part-time Registered Professional Nurse to assist the full-time nurse (or substitute as needed) on a per diem basis in the school’s Health Office.  When scheduled, the school hours are Monday-Friday 7:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.  The compensation is $27.50/hour.

Manlius Pebble Hill School works with eager students and families to create a positive learning environment that features small class sizes. An MPH education emphasizes the balance between challenging academics, social and emotional growth, athletics, and the arts.  The Per Diem School Nurse supports students and employees by providing primary health and emergency care, promoting wellness, and serving as a resource for health concerns in a school setting.

Qualifications:  Candidates must currently hold a New York State license as a Registered Professional Nurse. Current CPR certification is also required. Experience in pediatric nursing, nursing in a school setting, and a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or related field are preferred.

To apply, forward PDF of cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Christine Civello, RN, at ccivello@mphschool.org

 

Driver Education Instructor – Certified

Manlius Pebble Hill School seeks to hire a part-time Driver Education Instructor to teach 24 hours of theory class and 24 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction for our established, award-winning program which runs 3 times/year. We are looking for candidates who are patient, enthusiastic, and passionate about teaching our teens to be safe and responsible drivers. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and a New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Driver Education Instructor Certificate. We offer a competitive salary and the ability to create a flexible schedule to fit the needs of the instructor. Please send resume or inquiries to Rebecca Rhody, Director of Community Programs, rrhody@mphschool.org.

 

Substitute Teachers Needed

Manlius Pebble Hill School (MPH) seeks caring and experienced substitute teachers for Early Learning (PreK/Kindergarten), Elementary (1st-5th), Middle (6th-8th), and High School (9th-12th) student coverage.

The responsibilities of this per-diem position would include working with students and teachers to contribute to a supportive, dynamic environment that is responsive to student needs and interests. School day hours are 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at a rate of $125.00 per day.

Candidates should email a resume and contact information for three references to Division Heads, at divisionheads@mphschool.org

The only Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 12 independent school in Central New York, MPH provides the guidance and resources for students to develop and pursue their interests in a healthy and engaging educational setting. Our small class sizes result in transformative relationships between students and faculty, which strengthen character, build resilience, and foster self-confidence. Our Mission is “to inspire our students to think critically, act responsibly, and discover a passion for lifelong learning.”