Position Overviews
The West Hill Preschool in Rosemont, PA seeks an organized, motivated, collaborative team member to serve as our full-time Director of Admissions & Communications. This Director plays a key role in the West Hill community managing all aspects of admissions including recruitment, enrollment, and retention efforts as well as overseeing school-wide & community communications.
The candidate will follow the regular West Hill calendar with an additional 45 summer hours. The salary for the 2024-2025 school year is $56,500. Benefits include partial tuition reimbursement for employees, partial tuition remission for their children, and retirement benefits at the beginning of the third year of employment. Applications will be accepted until April 26, 2024.
The West Hill School, located in a residential area on two acres, is a unique preschool built especially for children aged two years seven months to five years. The school is accredited by PAIS (Pennsylvania Association for Independent Schools) and is committed to creating a warm, trusting atmosphere that encourages young people to develop a life-long celebration of learning and to “connect, learn, and grow.” Since 1966, West Hill’s greatest strengths have been the joyful learning environment dedicated to meeting the needs of the whole child, the talented faculty/administration, the supportive community of parents/guardians and Board members, and a solid financial base.
Key Responsibilities
- Act consistently with the values of The West Hill School in accordance with the School Mission and the policies, procedures, and protocols identified in the Employee Handbook.
- Exhibit a positive attitude, flexible problem-solving skills, leadership qualities, and initiative.
- Coordinate and participate in all recruitment efforts.
- Direct the admissions process from point of inquiry through enrollment.
- Prepare and maintain statistics regarding enrollment and geographical distribution of children.
- Coordinate all re-enrollment activity with constant monitoring of attrition and retention.
- Coordinate and organize the enrollment for activities beyond the regular program.
- Create, process, and manage all Brightwheel tuition invoices & monthly program invoices as well as other pertinent information.
- Fully implement the use of Brightwheel as the School’s management and communication program.
- Assist the accountant and head of school on finance-related items.
- Provide technical support for all West Hill School users – including virtual learning, troubleshooting, hardware setup, and software installation.
- Perform system backups and troubleshoot the network and system outages.
- Notify all members of the school community of school emergency closures, weather-related closures, etc. via Brightwheel as the School’s management and communication program.
- Manage network and email accounts.
- Monitor and update the Word Press West Hill School website and Parents’ site keeping them current with school announcements, updates, pictures, videos, etc. using HTML.
- Post appropriate information and notices on Board Portal & Dashboard
- Initiate, implement, and oversee the strategic marketing plan for the School.
- Protect brand cohesion by reviewing, filtering, and editing all communication & marketing vehicles.
- Coordinate office announcements each week and email to parents/guardians, staff, and Board.
- Manage social media (Instagram, Facebook, etc.)
- Ensure that the school maintains frequent and consistent communication with parents/guardians and WHS staff and Board members.
- Serve as the School’s primary media contact and foster relationships with media personnel to enhance the School’s image and visibility.
- Promote good relationships with outside institutions or groups (schools, libraries, civic associations, real estate agencies, etc.) that can help attract prospective children.
- Organize and supervise marketing events outside of the school.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required
- Four-year college degree.
- Strong oral and written communication and technology skills.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents/guardians) and to foster a team environment.
- Personal and professional alignment with The West Hill School Mission.
- Satisfactory background checks every three years.
How to Apply
Please submit a recent resume, cover letter, and two letters of reference to Connie M. DiMedio, Head of School, at connie@thewesthillschool.org by April 26, 2024.
At The West Hill School, we create a nurturing atmosphere where individuality is valued and honored. We believe that a diverse and welcoming community fosters a positive experience and enriches understanding of oneself and others. We respect and appreciate all differences among our school family including age, culture, disability or handicap, ethnicity, family structure, learning styles, national origin, citizenship status, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socio-economic status. We are committed to achieving a safe, equitable, and inclusive environment across all areas of school life.
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Two teaching positions are available for the 2024-2025 school year at The West Hill Preschool in Rosemont, PA. Positions available are for a prekindergarten teacher and a teacher of a program for children aged 2 years 7 months through 3 years. Applications will be accepted until March 20, 2024.
The typical school day for teachers is 8:15 am until 12:15 pm but additional responsibilities are available to extend the day. Yearly salary range is competitive and based on experience and daily responsibilities. Benefits include partial tuition reimbursement for employees, partial tuition remission for their children, and retirement benefits at the beginning of the third year of employment.
The West Hill School, located in a residential area on two acres, is a unique preschool built especially for children aged two years seven months to five years. The school is accredited by PAIS (Pennsylvania Association for Independent Schools) and is committed to creating a warm, trusting atmosphere that encourages young people to develop a life-long celebration of learning and to “connect, learn, and grow.” Since 1966, West Hill’s greatest strengths have been the joyful learning environment dedicated to meeting the needs of the whole child, the talented faculty/administration, the supportive community of parents/guardians and Board members, and a solid financial base.
All teachers must be part of a cohesive teaching team that coordinates and implements the curriculum and manages the daily operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional, creative, and physical development to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged in learning and encouraged to succeed. The teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults to meet the needs of the children and address parent/guardian questions and concerns.
Key Responsibilities
- Act consistently with the values of The West Hill School in accordance with the School Mission and the policies, procedures, and protocols identified in the Employee Handbook.
- Exhibit a positive attitude, flexible problem-solving skills, leadership qualities, and initiative.
- Coordinate and implement classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practice and early learning standards found in the Curriculum Framework.
- Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through collaboration, modeling, and coaching.
- Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
- Establish and maintain a purposeful and equitable learning environment in which students feel safe, valued, and respected by instituting routines and clear expectations for student behavior.
- Maintain frequent communications with parents/guardians through Brightwheel, informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Communicate effectively with the Head of School, professional colleagues, and all members of the school community.
- Ensure a safe, clean, inviting, and healthy classroom environment by adhering to the standards to address the safety and security of children.
- Observe, record, and review the daily progress of the children. Maintain accurate records, forms, and data.
- Ensure continuous quality improvement by attending professional development trainings.
- Engage actively with the children in the daily activities associated with the Certified Nature Playground (Playscape).
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in the field of education with related experience.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic technology skills.
- Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents/guardians) and to foster a team environment.
- A strong understanding of child development and the ability and desire to make a meaningful connection with children.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Personal and professional alignment with The West Hill School Mission.
- Satisfactory background checks every three years.
How to Apply
Please submit a recent resume, cover letter, and two letters of reference to Connie M. DiMedio, Head of School, at connie@thewesthillschool.org by March 20, 2024.
At The West Hill School, we create a nurturing atmosphere where individuality is valued and honored. We believe that a diverse and welcoming community fosters a positive experience and enriches understanding of oneself and others. We respect and appreciate all differences among our school family including age, culture, disability or handicap, ethnicity, family structure, learning styles, national origin, citizenship status, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socio-economic status. We are committed to achieving a safe, equitable, and inclusive environment across all areas of school life.
WHS Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are committed to provide equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, pregnancy, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal, state and local laws, including the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability. If you believe you have been treated inconsistently with this, please immediately report your concern to The Head of School. You will not be retaliated against for bringing forth a complaint in good faith.
