Employment

posted March 13, 2023

Georgetown Prep is currently seeking a full-time Registrar/Database Administrator. This is a full-time position and reports to the Academic Dean. This position requires attention to detail, and along with collaboration with the senior administrative team, will produce the academic schedule.  Database navigation and familiarity with databases is essential to this role.

Georgetown Prep requires a commitment to the mission and values of the school, as well as a willingness to contribute to the faculty and staff needs with Veracross database user guidance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the school’s academic database, ensure the accuracy of its information, and communicate academic information to the school’s constituencies including students, parents, faculty, administrators, and alumni
• Receive and verify grade information from faculty members at the end of each grading period
• Communicate grades to parents through the production of electronic progress reports and report cards shared through Veracross student and parent portals
• Compile First Honors and Deans List awards and announce recipients at the end of each academic quarter
• Maintain accurate transcript records in compliance with State of Maryland regulations and send to alumni, parents and other educational institutions as requested
• Coordinate logistics for academic events including Back to School Night, Parent-Teacher Conferences, student portraits, incoming freshmen placement tests, and mid-term and final exams
• Manage activities and corresponding tasks for all ceremonies related to commencement
• Record student course requests for the upcoming academic year, verify that students are meeting graduation requirements, and communicate course approvals to students and their parents
• Work in conjunction with senior administrative team to produce the next year’s master academic schedule using the Veracross schedule building software
• Facilitate the drop-add process and process changes to student and faculty schedules
• Execute changes to testing schedules and start/end times of classes each day in Axiom database
• Update parent and student contact information in conjunction with the communications department
• Assist with composition and editing of communications to students, parents, and faculty
• Analyze academic data and produce regular reports for the senior administrative team
• Orient and account set-up for new employees with Veracross.  Assist faculty and staff with Veracross administration and user needs
• Willingness to participate in school extracurriculars as needed
• Other job associated duties as needed

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
• Enjoyment of working with students
• Excellent organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Database experience/familiarity with databases (Veracross experience a plus)
• Excellent communication skills – writing and oral
• Deadline focused/dependability

All interested candidates should submit the following through the application below, including:

• A letter of interest
• Resume
• Writing sample (professional letter, email, memo, or academic paper of no more than 500 words)

Compensation is commensurate with experience. Georgetown Prep offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package (including Health, Disability, Sick and Vacation leave, 403B retirement plan with match, and a variety of other employee valued benefits).

We are a fully-vaccinated campus for COVID-19 and do require the vaccine as a condition of employment for this position.

As a Catholic institution, Georgetown Preparatory School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer in compliance with all applicable EEO laws.

Posted Febuary 17, 2023

Georgetown Preparatory School, the nation's oldest Jesuit high school, is currently seeking a science teacher for a full–time position for the 2023-24 academic year. A bachelor’s degree in science or a related field is required, with a master’s degree preferred OR a combination of an unrelated bachelor's degree and appropriate professional experience. Applicants must be enthusiastic, energetic, and willing to teach as a member of a team, in conjunction with the other department members. Candidates should have experience teaching science at the high school level.  The ideal candidate will have experience with and appreciation for the Jesuit model of education. 

Successful candidates may also be eligible to apply for a role working with the boarding community in the dormitories. Faculty who also work as dorm parents are provided with housing accommodations and additional benefits.

Georgetown Preparatory School, located outside Washington, D.C. and founded in 1789, is an independent, Jesuit, college preparatory, residential and day school for young men in grades 9-12. Enrollment is 490. Average class size is 16. 

Georgetown Prep requires a commitment to the mission and values of the school, as well as the willingness to contribute to the co-curricular program.

Compensation and benefits are commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates should submit:

1. A letter of interest
2. Resume
3. A response to the following: Describe your philosophy of education and explain how you hope to put it into practice as a member of the Georgetown Prep faculty. (Maximum Response: 1000 words)

 As a Catholic institution, Georgetown Preparatory School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer in compliance with all applicable EEO laws. 
 

Theology Teacher (updated January 11, 2022)

Georgetown Preparatory School, the nation's oldest Jesuit high school, is currently seeking a full-time Theology teacher for the 2023-2024 academic year. 

All applicants should be practicing Roman Catholics and have a degree in Theology. 

To further clarify this requirement, in accordance with the requirements of the Archdiocese of Washington, we can only consider applicants for Theology positions who are practicing Catholics with at least one of the following degrees:

• Graduate degree in Theology, Divinity, Religious Studies or Religious Education;
• Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology, Religion or Religious Studies; or, 
• Bachelor of Arts degree with a minor (18 well-rounded credits) in Theology, Religion or Religious Studies

Applicants must be enthusiastic, energetic, flexible and willing to teach as a member of a team, in conjunction with the other Theology department members. The ideal applicant will also have experience with and appreciation for the Jesuit model of education, and the desire to train and care for the whole student in accordance with the Jesuit philosophy of cura personalis.

Georgetown Prep requires a commitment to the mission and values of the school, as well as the willingness to contribute to the co-curricular program.

Georgetown Preparatory School, located outside Washington, D.C. and founded in 1789, is an independent, Jesuit, college preparatory, residential and day school for young men in grades 9-12. Enrollment is 490. Average class size is 16.  Georgetown Prep offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package for all full-time faculty and staff positions.

Successful candidates may also be eligible to apply for a role working with the boarding community in the dormitories. Faculty who also work as dorm parents are provided with housing accommodations and additional benefits.

Interested candidates should submit:

1. A letter of interest
2. Resume
3. A response to the following: Describe your philosophy of education and explain how you hope to put it into practice as a member of the Georgetown Prep faculty. (Maximum Response: 1000 words)

As a Catholic institution, Georgetown Preparatory School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer in compliance with all applicable EEO laws. 

posted January 5, 2023

The primary function of the Receptionist is to greet visitors and serve as an information and help desk for a variety of school administrative needs. This position is classified as an Essential Personnel position; therefore, reception hours may be needed during inclement weather so that appropriate messaging may be given as needed to the Prep community. There may be some flexibility of hours needed due to school events. There may also be certain “blackout” periods where the receptionist may not be able to schedule vacation days due to school needs. This position reports to the Director of Campus Management and Operations. This is a non-exempt status position. Job hours: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday.

Receptionist Job Responsibilities:

• Serves visitors by greeting, welcoming and directing them appropriately;
• Assist visitors with any information needs, and/or parents with boarding student needs/packages, etc.;
• Maintain security and telecommunication system (i.e., manage voice recording for main number, remotely if needed and as directed);
• Maintain phone list and add new employee extensions, delete exiting employees, and distribute phone list as needed;
• Liaison with Security for visitors, and communications with employees expecting visitors;
• Occasional, back-up support for substitute teacher list;
• Keep a safe, clean and professional reception area, according to the standards set for Georgetown Prep;
• Support school administrators as needed with administrative project needs;
• Daily, distribute incoming mail and packages to the mailroom assigned boxes;
• UPS/FEDEX/USPS liaison – sign for packages. Notify employees of incoming packages;
• Office supply inventory and record keeping. Order supplies as needed for Headmaster office supply area, and employee assistance with office supplies as needed. Keep office supplies and area for supplies organized and efficient;
• Set-up for outgoing deliveries (UPS, Fedex, other carriers);
• Maintain organizational chart upkeep with incoming and exiting employees (working with HR);
• Various Veracross database upkeep;
• Filing of transcripts and other filing needs; and,
• Other reception/administrative duties as needed.

Receptionist Qualifications / Skills:

• Self-starter; proactive and high initiative where reception area needs are concerned
• Professional voice – telephone communication skills
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and bend during the day
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds with regards to incoming packages
• Reliable and prompt with attendance and arrival and departure time
• Experience with using phone/switchboard equipment
• Proficient with Google Suite
• Proficient with Microsoft office – Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
• Professional dress/business attire
• Excellent can-do attitude; pleasant and cheery disposition
• Team work attitude, and pride of representing Georgetown Preparatory School
• Ability to handle pressure professionally, as needed
• Resourceful, and excellent attention to detail with regards to reception duties
• Flexibility with hours based upon school needs

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 5+ years as a professional Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

The application will require the following:

• A letter of interest
• Resume  

Compensation is commensurate with experience. Georgetown Prep offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package (including Health, Disability, Sick and Vacation leave, 403B retirement plan with match, and a variety of other employee valued benefits).  We are a fully-vaccinated campus for COVID-19 and do require the vaccine as a condition of employment for this position.

As a Catholic institution, Georgetown Preparatory School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer in compliance with all applicable EEO laws.

Georgetown Prep is currently seeking a full-time Literacy Support Specialist. This is a full-time position and reports to the Headmaster. This position will be focused on academic support and skill building among the Georgetown Prep student population. As such, the ideal candidate will have direct experience working with students on literacy and reading skills at the high-school level in a rigorous, college-preparatory liberal arts curriculum. The candidate should be comfortable addressing literacy concerns within all disciplines of the academic program. This position additionally will serve as a resource and liaison for campus-wide literacy development efforts, and as such will have excellent communication skills, a collaborative work style, and will aim to build good rapport with faculty and students alike. 

Georgetown Prep requires a commitment to the mission and values of the school, as well as a willingness to contribute to the co-curricular program. This position also requires that a candidate be available in the afternoon and early evening hours to support students outside of the school day proper.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a resource to students:
  • Develop a system to diagnose and address literacy challenges among students.
    • Work closely with faculty to intervene with students facing academic challenges due to literacy skills.
  • Prescribe and implement programs to build skills for students who enter Georgetown Prep with weak literacy skills.
  • Prescribe and implement programs to build skills for students who struggle with the Prep curriculum.
    • This should include one-one-one, small-group, and class-level interventions for students.
• Serve as a resource to faculty:
  • Provide internal and external professional development opportunities to build faculty literacy development skills.
  • Build capacity for teaching research skills across the curriculum.
• Help to build positive culture and buy-in among faculty and students for our collective work of developing college level reading, writing, and verbal communication skills across the school.
• Oversee print and electronic resources of the Saul Library. 
• Collaborate with the English department and the students of the National Honors Society to oversee the Writing Center.
• Other job-related duties as required. 

Desired Experience/Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or earned Doctorate in Literacy Education or a related field 
  Experience with students of diverse learning backgrounds and learning challenges
  • Must include teaching experience in the high school classroom
• Experience working with faculty to build and support literacy skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Organizational skills

How to apply:
All interested candidates should submit:

1. A letter of interest 
2. Resume
3. In 1000 words or less describe your vision for this role as Georgetown Prep's first Literacy Support Specialist

Compensation is commensurate with experience. Georgetown Prep offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package (including Health, Disability, Sick and Vacation leave, 403B retirement plan with match, and a variety of other employee valued benefits).  We are a fully-vaccinated campus for COVID-19 and do require the vaccine as a condition of employment for this position.

As a Catholic institution, Georgetown Preparatory School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer in compliance with all applicable EEO laws. 

Our sports programs are run by Georgetown Prep coaches. We are hiring for 2023 summer camp coaches. Reach out to camps@gprep.org for more information about available positions.

The Alumni Service Corps is a ten-month program (August to June) for young Georgetown Prep graduates who are dedicated to service and community life. Participants work on campus and live in the residential dorms. In addition to housing, Georgetown Prep provides meals, medical insurance, and a modest salary.

ASC members work in a variety of roles at Prep, in the classroom, in Campus Ministry, in Residential life, in athletics, in extracurriculars, etc. Work assignment depends on an individual’s degree work and experience and Prep’s needs. Their work is complemented by a community and spiritual life program called Magis.

Bear Altemus '13 recently wrote about his experience as an Alumni Service Corps member. Read his reflection.

 

Why Join the ASC?

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Part-Time Lifeguard

Georgetown Preparatory School has immediate openings for year-around lifeguards. 

The pool, located in the Hanley Center for Athletic Excellence, opened in 2006, offers premier, collegiate-level facilities that are used year-round for athletic competitions, sports practices, and recreational activities. It includes a basketball arena, four full-size practice courts, a 200-meter indoor track, a double-ring wrestling room, a fitness center, and a state-of-the-art pool with a diving well.

This position reports to the School’s Aquatic Director and Hanley Center for Athletics Excellence General Manager, and performs lifeguarding duties as required.

Examples of Duties

• Prevents injuries by minimizing and eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors in and around the swimming pools.
• Remains alert and provides constant and thorough surveillance of area of responsibility.
• Recognizes and responds to all emergencies.
• Administers first aid and CPR when needed.
• Provides emergency care.
• Enforces and abides by all facility and pool rules and regulations.
• Provides excellent customer service by directing swimmers, instructors, coaches, and GP faculty and students to proper lanes, locker rooms, etc., provides answers to questions, and maintains a safe, clean, and friendly environment.  
• Keeps all CPR, Lifeguarding Training, and First Aid certifications up-to-date and current at all times.
• Assists in maintaining the general appearance of the aquatic area including pool, surrounding deck, pump room, and equipment room
• Supports the Aquatic Director and Hanley Center staff and performs related duties as required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Lifeguards must possess a current, up-to-date certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and Community First Aid or equivalent. 
• Lifeguards are responsible for keeping all required certifications up-to-date and current. Lifeguards must posses the physical ability to perform all required lifeguard duties and pass in-service training drills.

Education and Experience

• Must be 16 years or older; no previous experience necessary.

Desirable Qualifications

• Previous lifeguarding experience and customer service experience.  Possession of current, Montgomery County Pool Operator’s license or equivalent.

Special Requirements

• Lifeguards may be required to work for special events, weekends, and holidays. 

To apply for a lifeguard position, please send your resume to:  ccody@gprep.org

As a Catholic institution, Georgetown Preparatory School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer in compliance with all applicable EEO laws.