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Full-Time Spanish Teacher - Grades 6-7

Harford Day School - an independent, co-ed, PreK 3 - 8th Grade school located in Bel Air, Maryland (Harford County) - is seeking an educator to teach Spanish classes to students in Grades 6 and 7 beginning in August, 2025. Prior experience teaching and proficiency in the Spanish language are required. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, energetic, possesses a love of working with middle school children, and is willing to teach as a member of a team. Job hours are 7:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. daily. Interest in coaching after-school sports and / or moderating extracurricular activities is a plus. Compensation is based on experience. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, statement of educational philosophy, and list of references to Devin Wootton, Assistant Head of School. Your dossier can be emailed to dwootton@harfordday.org.

Admissions Counselor

Department: Enrollment Management

Reports to: Director of Enrollment Management

Full-Time (12 month)

Salary: Harford Day School’s salary and benefits are competitive and include medical, vision, dental insurance, and a retirement plan. Salary range is $45,000 to $55,000 based on skills and prior experience.

Position Description: Admissions Counselor

The Admissions Counselor position requires a highly organized, collegial individual adept at managing administrative responsibilities and working with a diversity of people. The successful candidate will support a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and seamlessly transition between tasks ranging from data management to working with prospective students and families, and coordinating events.

The Admissions Counselor is expected to provide outstanding customer service to prospective and current school families in-person, on the telephone, and via electronic communication. He or she is expected to also have the basic information necessary to answer frequently asked questions to better serve school community members with various inquiries.

Admissions Counselor Responsibilities

Admissions Marketing and Communications

Train and manage 8th Grade Admissions Ambassadors.
Represent the school to prospective families and conduct campus tours.
Understand and communicate the Harford Day School Mission and EPIC-G Values
Demonstrate the ability to work sensitively with a diversity of people and handle confidential information with discretion.
Contribute to the development of marketing materials (online and print), propose creative and innovative initiatives to attract and retain students and families, and possess a desire to remain current with admissions trends.

Admissions Processes

Veracross responsibilities : data entry and reporting, including but not limited to:
- Process admissions inquiries in Veracross and respond via email and/or telephone
- Schedule prospective parent meetings, campus visits, and student assessments using Veracross and Google Calendar
- Set-up and proctor ISEE admissions testing
- Scan and upload application documents to Veracross
- Assist with the review of admission application credentials, document pertinent information in Veracross, prepare applications for review upon completion, and record decisions.

Admissions Events

Maintain guest lists & RSVPs for admissions events
Reserve, set-up and clean-up event space(s), and create name tags
Obtain and coordinate refreshments and/or catering for events
Coordinate admissions materials/gifts, and welcome guests
Ability to work occasional weekends, early mornings, and evenings to represent Admissions at special events or student testing.

Support Enrollment

Facilitate the creation of student records, and support the enrollment confirmation process.
Create, maintain, and update the database of school contacts, including preschools and their directors, Realtors, local organization directors and other contacts, annually.
Request and track receipt of Final school records for new incoming students

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of three years' experience in an administrative position
High proficiency in Google Suite
Database management experience – Blackbaud/Veracross
Willingness to be trained in database management as necessary
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to organize and prioritize work, multi-task and manage time effectively
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Excellent interpersonal skills

Please submit cover letter and resume to Diane Russell, Director of Enrollment Management, drussell@harfordday.org

715 Moores Mill Road
Bel Air, Maryland 21014

Phone: (410) 838-4848

Harford Day is the only PK3 to Grade 8 independent school in Harford County accredited by AIMS (Association of Independent Maryland/DC Schools) and a member of NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools).

Non-discrimination Statement
Application to Harford Day School is open to all students without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. Harford Day School does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, financial policies, financial aid programs, and other administered extra-curricular or administrative programs.

The Harford Day Mission
At Harford Day School, learning is a joyful process rooted in respectful relationships, strong traditions, and an innovative program that fosters confidence, imagination, curiosity, and engagement with the world.