Lake Highland Employment Opportunities

Summary

Lake Highland Lower School is seeking an experienced First Grade Classroom Teacher for the 2019-2020 school year. This is a full-time, ten month, benefited position.

We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.

Education/Experience

The ideal candidate will have a minimum three years classroom teaching experience, a professional teaching certificate in Elementary Education, and have a Bachelor’s Degree, or higher, in Elementary Education.

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter indicating how you would succeed in this position, a current resume, and three professional references with at least one immediate supervisor (preferably current). All materials should be submitted electronically as PDFs and emailed to jobs@lhps.org specifying "Lower School First Grade Classroom Teacher“ in the subject line.

This position announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title and the education and skills required. This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that are required or may be required in the future.

Summary

Lake Highland Lower School is seeking an experienced Second Grade Classroom Teacher for the 2019-2020 school year. This is a full-time, ten month, benefited position.

We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.

Education/Experience

The ideal candidate will have a minimum three years classroom teaching experience, a professional teaching certificate in Elementary Education, and have a Bachelor’s Degree, or higher, in Elementary Education.

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter indicating how you would succeed in this position, a current resume, and three professional references with at least one immediate supervisor (preferably current). All materials should be submitted electronically as PDFs and emailed to jobs@lhps.org specifying "Lower School Second Grade Classroom Teacher“ in the subject line.

This position announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title and the education and skills required. This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that are required or may be required in the future.

Summary

Lake Highland Lower School is seeking an experienced Fifth Grade Language Arts Teacher for the 2019-2020 school year. This is a full-time, ten month, benefited position.

We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.

Education/Experience

The ideal candidate will have a minimum three years classroom teaching experience, a professional teaching certificate in Elementary Education, and have a Bachelor’s Degree, or higher, in Elementary Education.

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter indicating how you would succeed in this position, a current resume, and three professional references with at least one immediate supervisor (preferably current). All materials should be submitted electronically as PDFs and emailed to jobs@lhps.org specifying "Lower School Fifth Grade Language Arts Teacher“ in the subject line.

This position announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title and the education and skills required. This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that are required or may be required in the future.

Summary

Lake Highland Lower School is seeking an experienced Attendance & Administrative Support Secretary for the 2019-2020 school year. This is a full-time, twelve month, benefited position.

We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.

Responsibilities

The Attendance & Administrative Support Secretary will be responsible for maintaining all attendance records and providing additional administrative support as needed.

Education/Experience

The ideal candidate will have excellent computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe, and Google Suite.

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter indicating how you would succeed in this position, a current resume, and three professional references with at least one immediate supervisor (preferably current). All materials should be submitted electronically as PDFs and emailed to jobs@lhps.org specifying "Lower School Attendance & Administrative Support Secretary“ in the subject line.

This position announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title and the education and skills required. This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that are required or may be required in the future.

Summary

Lake Highland Lower School is seeking an experienced Innovative Lab Coordinator for the 2019-2020 school year. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic design thinker who is willing to take intellectual risks. This is a full-time, twelve month, benefited position.

We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.

Responsibilities

This ILAB Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the Innovation Lab and will assist classroom teachers in developing meaningful learning experiences using design thinking as a methodology.

Education/Experience

The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree, or higher.

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter indicating how you would succeed in this position, a current resume, and three professional references with at least one immediate supervisor (preferably current). All materials should be submitted electronically as PDFs and emailed to jobs@lhps.org specifying "Lower School Innovation Lab Coordinator“ in the subject line.

This position announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title and the education and skills required. This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that are required or may be required in the future.

Summary

Lake Highland Preparatory School is seeking an exceptional and experienced candidate to serve as an Associate Director (Assistant Principal) of the Middle School, Charles Clayton Campus. This dynamic and innovative individual will work closely with the Director of the Middle School providing support to students, faculty, staff, parents, and other members of the Middle School mentoring programs. The Associate Director will effectively and compassionately handle student engagement, organize student life opportunities, and provide for the needs of our students. This is a 12 month, full-time, benefited position which begins on July 1, 2019 or sooner.

We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.

Responsibilities

• Promote student engagement
• Organize student life opportunities
• Contribute to the culture of collaboration and innovation
• Support the Director of the Middle School by providing a school setting that helps students embrace the mission and values of the school
• Cultivate and develop an understanding of the school’s Honor Code and its role in our daily lives

Education/Experience

The ideal candidate has experience in the classroom and in a supervisory role with an advanced degree in education or a related field.

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter indicating how you would succeed in this position, a current resume, and three professional references with at least one immediate supervisor (preferably current). All materials should be submitted electronically as PDFs and emailed to jobs@lhps.org specifying "Middle School Associate Director“ in the subject line.

This position announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title and the education and skills required. This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that are required or may be required in the future.

Summary

Lake Highland Preparatory School is currently seeking a dynamic Innovation and Technology Specialist to support our Middle School Charles Clayton Campus. With a focus on innovation in education, this position will be instrumental in providing leadership for the implementation, support, and effective use of educational technology in all aspects of the educational process. Lake Highland Middle School is a one-to-one BYOD iPad environment, and we are fortunate to have a faculty that is eager to make use of our cutting-edge technological resources.

We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.

Responsibilities

• Researching, piloting, promoting, and providing training in existing and emerging technologies that benefit student learning and program outcomes
• Work collaboratively with faculty to provide pedagogical and technical consulting to utilize innovating approaches to learning, including digital tools that empower students and foster active learning environments
• Will serve on the Middle School Administrative Team and report directly to the Director of the Middle School

Education/Experience

The ideal candidate has a passion for educational technology, instructional design, pedagogical innovation, professional growth, and a capacity to instill that passion in others. At least 3 years prior related work experience as a lead teacher or coordinator of innovation, technology, instructional design, design thinking, or professional development is strongly preferred.

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter indicating how you would succeed in this position, a current resume, and three professional references with at least one immediate supervisor (preferably current). All materials should be submitted electronically as PDFs and emailed to jobs@lhps.org specifying "Middle School Innovation and Technology Specialist“ in the subject line.

This position announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title and the education and skills required. This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that are required or may be required in the future.

Summary

Lake Highland Preparatory School is currently seeking an energetic educator to teach Mandarin Chinese on the Charles Clayton Middle School campus. This is a full time position with benefits.

We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.

Education/Experience

Teachers must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or the international equivalent, be qualified for their specific responsibilities based on their education, training and/or professional experience and must demonstrate skills in, and commitment to, middle school teaching. Prior teaching experience, experience with middle-school aged children and a willingness to lead, sponsor, or coach in co-curricular activities is preferred.

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter indicating how you would succeed in this position, a current resume, and three professional references with at least one immediate supervisor (preferably current). All materials should be submitted electronically as PDFs and emailed to jobs@lhps.org specifying "Middle School Mandarin Chinese Teacher“ in the subject line.

This position announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title and the education and skills required. This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that are required or may be required in the future.

Lake Highland Preparatory School is seeking an Upper School debate coach for the 2019-2020 school year. The candidate must have national-level debate coaching experience in either Public Forum Debate or Lincoln-Douglas debate and a track record of success in coaching top-tier LD or PF debaters . Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Teaching and Instruction of both Middle School and High School Debate Classes
• Full-Time coaching of a nationally competitive Lincoln-Douglas OR Public Forum team
• Assisting in Team administration: Tournament planning, Parent coordination, Staff Coordination, Team Meetings, NSDA Points, League Registrations, etc.
• Available to attend Local, State, and National Tournaments and serve as a lead chaperone (approximately 2-3 tournaments monthly)
   
• Experience and certification in 7-12th grade social studies is a plus. Must possess at minimum a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

This is a full time, ten month, benefitted position. Salary commensurate with teaching and coaching experience. Send résumé and letter of inquiry to: jobs@lhps.org

Lake Highland Preparatory School is seeking an Upper School Drama Director and Performing Arts Liaison.  This is a ten month, full time, benefitted position.  Lake Highland is home to a rich and thriving Arts program, and seeks an energetic individual with a minimum five years Drama teaching experience, and a minimum three years theater directing or comparable experience.

About Lake Highland Preparatory School

Lake Highland Preparatory School is Orlando’s Premier, Private College Preparatory School for Pre-K through 12th Grade. When students enter our classrooms, they meet energetic educators who are passionate about what they teach and who focus on developing the greatest potential of each student. Our classes are small - providing the optimal setting for students to be encouraged and inspired.  At Lake Highland Prep, students learn to question, create, challenge, analyze, and speak and write critically. They love learning, and each day we watch them reach for excellence, seek new discoveries, shine on the stage, and thrive in athletics. We not only prepare our students for success in college and beyond, but we also teach them to be compassionate leaders who make ethical decisions.  

Lake Highland's comprehensive art curriculum offers students dynamic instruction in the fine and performing arts. Students begin their artistic journey in the Lower School. In the Upper School, 9th-12th graders experience conservatory-like programs with advanced classes and competitions in a variety of visual and performing arts media. We are intensely proud of the artistic accomplishments of our talented Highlanders. Many of our graduates pursue their artistic passions in college, and some are called to careers in the arts. 

Position Description

This position is responsible for directing the US Drama Program including teaching US Drama classes, directing and producing US plays and musicals, serving as sponsor for US Drama Club and providing Show-flow assistance for music concert productions.  Other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities of US Drama

• Teach Playwriting and Devising, Drama I and Drama II,III H, and IVH.  
  • Curriculum includes a staged One-Act, playwriting, directing and acting
     
• Direct and produce Co-curricular Upper School Main Stage productions:
  • Fall play, Spring musical and student original production of Mystery Dessert Theatre
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• Sponsor of Upper School Drama Club
  • Schedule meetings; oversee Executive Board and monthly meeting agendas including            publicity, programs and posters for drama events
     
• Sponsor of Upper School Thespian Troupe 2449 
  • Assist students with Thespian I.E. selections, schedule auditions and select District Roster.  Schedule and rehearse students for District V Festival and manage additional coaches as required.  Organize and attend District V Festival.
  • Select State Roster for Florida State Thespian Festival
  • Rehearse State Roster and organize and attend State Festival.  
     
• Miscellaneous
  • Collaborate with Arts Administrator, faculty and Arts League to prepare and provide student talent for school-wide events such as the Arts Festival and Veterans Day Celebration and additional events such as Founders Circle Party

Responsibilities School-Wide

• As Performing Arts Liaison, participate in Production meetings for LS and MS Drama and musical theatre.
• Collaborate with LS, MS and US directors on play selection
• Work with HCCA staff, ALB and SALT Arts to continue developing Front-of-House
• Work Show-flow with music teachers for concert production

Requirements

• Minimum five years Drama teaching experience
• Minimum three years theater directing experience or comparable experience 
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in related area.  Master’s degree preferred
• Licenses & Certifications: State certification and endorsement in assigned area.
• Experience: Pre-service experience required for certification.

Knowledge, Ability & Skills: Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills. The ability to perform independently and in groups. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask when necessary. Knowledge of theory and practice of student learning styles. Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations and statutes. Ability to remain pleasant and calm under sometimes-stressful circumstances. Ability to communicate cooperatively and constructively with other staff, students and parents in a multi-cultural environment. Computer skills including word processing, database, spreadsheet and graphics.

How to Apply

Please submit résumé and letter of interest to: jobs@lhps.org

Lake Highland Preparatory School is seeking a part-time professional Campus Safety Officer. The successful candidate will be positive, polite, and safety conscious. Experience working in a private school environment is desired. A Florida class D security license is required. A clean driving record is a must. The position requires up to 29 hours per week which may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Campus Safety Officer positions are subject to level 2 background screening and Drug-Free workplace testing. Campus Safety Officers are required to participate in health/wellness program and training sessions. Interested candidates should send resume to: jobs@lhps.org

Lake Highland Preparatory School is seeking a part-time professional bus driver. The successful candidate will be positive, polite, and safety conscious. Experience operating a school bus or working in a school environment is desired. A Class CDL B with passenger, school bus, and air brake endorsements is required. A clean driving record is a must. The position is for up to 29 hours per week in the afternoon, evenings, and weekends. Driving positions are subject to level 2 background screening and DOT/Drug-Free workplace testing. Interested candidates should send resume to: jobs@lhps.org

Part time (non-benefited), assistant age group swimming coaches and swim lesson instructors for Highlander Aquatics. Looking for qualified individuals who love the sport of swimming and enjoy working with children in a competitive and fun atmosphere. Hours: Monday – Thursday from 3:30 – 6:15 pm. To apply, send resume to: jobs@lhps.org