Date Needed: Immediately
City: Potomac, MD. Montgomery County
Primary Category: Development
 Type of Position: Full-Time, 12-month position

Connelly School of the Holy Child is a Catholic, college preparatory school, committed to the intellectual, spiritual, artistic, physical, and social development of young women in grades 6 through 12. The school emphasizes academic challenge, joy of learning, and education of well-rounded women of faith and action.  The Holy Child community welcomes students and families of different faiths and diverse backgrounds.  In keeping with the philosophy of our founder Cornelia Connelly, Holy Child values the uniqueness of each individual and fosters a life of service to others.

Description & Details:

Connelly School of the Holy Child is seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and dynamic Events and Parent Engagement Manager to foster community engagement, plan impactful events, and strengthen relationships with parents and families. This individual will play a critical role in creating an inclusive, supportive, and vibrant school community for our families past and present. The ideal candidate will have experience in event planning or fundraising, a passion for education, and a commitment to enhancing parent involvement in the life of the school. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Supports the Holy Child Parents’ Association and Subcommittees in collaboration with the School Division Heads and Head of Development. Related tasks are performed in conjunction with volunteers and include but are not limited to:
  • Scheduling meetings and coordinating logistics
  • Collaborating with Committee leads to establish agendas
  • Working with the treasurer to process payments and volunteer reimbursements
  • Ensuring the pipeline of volunteers for positions is reviewed and full
  • Creating materials and messaging in conjunction with the Communications Department to support the programs and events
  • Memorializing the processes to ensure continuity
  • Working with internal and external contacts to execute HCPA events
  • Overseeing all details the day-of events 

·       Proactively promotes volunteerism within our parent community by reaching out to a wide variety of parents through personal outreach, new parent onboarding and working closely with Class representatives to ensure the pipeline for volunteer committees is full and current year needs are met.

·       Serves as the primary point of contact for the Spring Gala & Auction and oversees all event-related fundraising to meet budgeted goals 

·       Manages and oversees the event logistics for all Development Department events 

·       This individual will have an active presence on campus to ensure they may accurately represent how Holy Child is living out the mission of building the next generation of women of Actions Not Words.

Qualifications:

·       strong organizational skills and attention to detail

·       ability to work independently, handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

·       volunteer management experience demonstrating an ability to listen and inspire others to lead 

·       outgoing personality and comfort with public speaking

·       ability to work effectively and collaborate with others including superiors, colleagues, donors, volunteers, and other individuals inside and outside the School

·       experience with social media and digital communication platforms

·       Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 

·       high professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information

·       budgeting experience

·       commitment to embrace the school’s mission and values

·       strong understanding of, and respect for, Catholic faith, beliefs, and practice

Preferred Qualifications: 

·       proficiency in Veracross, Raisers Edge, and/or OneCause

·       event budget management and vendor relations experience

·       knowledge of the specific needs and challenges of an all-girls educational environment

·       experience working in a K-12 educational setting

 

Physical Demands: 

·       ability to work evenings and weekends as events require

·       able to lift small items of up to 20 pounds

 

How to Apply / Contact:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to: Human Resources:  humanresources@holychild.org. 

 

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Connelly School of the Holy Child to be fair and impartial in all of its relations with applicants for employment and to make all employment related decisions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Decisions regarding employment will be based solely upon job-related factors.

Description

We are seeking an experienced Director of Facilities to oversee and manage all of Connelly School of the Holy Child's physical assets, including campus maintenance, construction projects, and operational processes. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will serve as the chief advisor on all matters related to facilities, construction management, and campus planning. The Director of Facilities will ensure that the school’s physical infrastructure aligns with its strategic goals and operational health, while maintaining a focus on safety, efficiency, and high-quality execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the chief advisor to the Head of Finance on construction management, facilities maintenance, campus planning, ongoing projects and future needs.
• Collaborate with the Head of School, Head of Finance and the Head of Innovation/Strategy to ensure clear communication regarding the operational health of the institution and the role of physical assets in supporting the school’s goals.
• Partner with the Information Technology Department to develop and implement new technology that improves the efficiency of operational plans and policies that align with the school’s academic and strategic goals.
• Maintain complete transparency to all stakeholders concerning project milestones, identify potential obstacles, and assess alternatives for effective decision-making.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external contractors, vendors, and local authorities, ensuring seamless coordination for projects, compliance, and external relations.
• Maintain the integrity of the school’s physical assets by overseeing planning renewal and general maintenance repair.
• Work with Operations to oversee the maintenance, cleanliness, and upkeep of the school’s campus, fleet management, campus facilities, and common areas.
• Manage waste disposal and recycling efforts, aligning with sustainability goals while maintaining sanitary standards across campus.
• Manage all operating and capital budgets, review bids, drawings, construction work, and invoices to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and at a high level of quality and efficiency.
• Write grants to win financial awards that will supplement and support our existing budget.
• Identify, measure, and manage insurable risks and hazards that optimize facility operations and ensure the safety of all community members.

• Collaborate with local/state compliance officials to maintain the proper functioning of life/safety systems, including fire alarms and emergency notifications.
• Ensure full compliance with environmental health & safety regulations and interface with various local, state, and federal agencies.
• Additional duties include overseeing trees and landscaping of the school grounds, yearly outdoor initiatives, maintenance of the School’s Athletic Center.
• Work closely with the Director of Operations, and event organizers to ensure that space is optimized, timelines are met, events are executed efficiently to maximize resources and minimize cost.
• Oversee and manage event logistics, including setup and tear down for school functions, special events, and community gatherings.
• Ensure the timely completion of deferred maintenance projects to avoid long-term issues and disruptions to school operations.
• Monitor and track the condition of buildings, systems, and equipment, addressing potential concerns before they become critical.
• Develop and train all facilities personnel in handling emergency response protocols and safety regulations to include emergencies such as loss of heat, power outages, leaks, or other facility-related issues.
• Foster a collaborative environment that focuses on safety, explementary service and promoting professional development within the team, by ensuring the establishment of goals yearly, and performance reviews.

Requirements

Key qualifications include:

·       Comprehensive knowledge of physical plants and grounds operations

·       Expertise in budgeting

·       Proficiency in cost estimation practices 

·       Exceptional problem-solving skills

·       Excellent writing and communication skills

·       Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, as well as Outlook, and Microsoft Teams

·       Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience in Facilities Management, Project Management, Engineering, or similar institutional setting

Description

Connelly School of the Holy Child is a Catholic, college preparatory school, committed to the intellectual, spiritual, artistic, physical, and social development of young women in grades 6 through 12. The school emphasizes academic challenge, joy of learning, and education of well-rounded women of faith and action.   

 Responsibilities include: 

• Teaching high school level math courses (Alg. I, Alg. II and Trigonometry, Geometry, Precalculus, Calculus, Quantitative Literacy, Statistics) 

• Providing an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of young women 

• Integrating technology effectively into classroom practices 

• Participating in the school community with other duties as assigned  

• Working collaboratively with colleagues within the Math department as well as with colleagues from additional departments to align teaching practices 

• Pursuing professional development opportunities to continually grow as a Math teacher in order to enhance student learning 

• Responding to the needs of Holy Child, including service learning, advisory program, assigned supervision and other duties as assigned 

• An active commitment to enhancing our school community through involvement with committees and in student life activities 

• Effective and consistent communication with students, parents, staff, and community 

• Developing, selecting, and differentiating instruction to meet the needs of a diverse population 

• Maintaining appropriate records and following required procedures and practices 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in mathematics or related field required, with teaching experience in various levels of secondary education 6-12.  Master’s Degree preferred; MSDE certification preferred  

• Successful math teaching experience at the high school grade levels  

• Familiarity with innovative instructional strategies such as building thinking    classrooms and visible thinking strategies 

• Commitment to embrace the school’s mission and values   

• Genuine enthusiasm and passion for teaching and inspiring a love of learning  

A Holy Child Religion Teacher will teach five sections of Religion, based in the Roman Catholic Tradition, following the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Curriculum Framework for high school students in grades 9-12. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a personal commitment to his/her Catholic faith, providing a witness to students of a life of faith, and love of God and neighbor. Additionally, the ideal candidate must be familiar with the philosophical and theological foundations of the Catholic intellectual tradition and be able to communicate a Catholic worldview creatively and effectively to students. The candidate must possess a desire to lead students to encounter Jesus Christ using best practices in pedagogy, based in a Christian anthropology and in the charism of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus.                    

(Additional qualifications listed below.) 

Our Community: 
Connelly School of the Holy Child is a Catholic, college preparatory school, committed to the intellectual, spiritual, artistic, physical, and social development of young women in grades 6 through 12. The school emphasizes academic challenge, joy of learning, and education of well-rounded women of faith and action.  Building an inclusive and diverse school community is a priority for Holy Child, and we are committed to hiring faculty and staff with diverse experiences, backgrounds, to empower our students to connect, belong, and grow.  

Primary Responsibilities: 

Promoting a Culture of Faith: 

• Actively live according to Catholic beliefs, teachings, and practices and foster them in the school community. 

• Maintain a positive learning environment based on the dignity of every student. 

• Plan and teach Religion classes that align with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Curriculum Framework and any additional requirements of the Archdiocese of Washington.  

• Assure that Catholic values are the basis of all interactions between students and teacher. 

• Promote Catholic social teaching and witness of service to others. 

• Collaborate with Campus Ministry in supporting the faith life of the school. 

• Attend and assist in planning of liturgical events such as Mass, penance services, prayer services, etc. 

• Lead and encourage prayer in the classroom. 

• Support students from diverse backgrounds and experiences to promote a culture of belonging. 

• Work toward certification as a High School Religion Teacher in the Archdiocese of Washington. 

• Support the Holy Child Network of Schools Goals and Criteria. 

• Continually learn about the life of the founder of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, Cornelia Connelly, and strive to emulate her virtues of simplicity, humility, charity, and joy. 

Promoting a Culture of Academic Excellence: 

• Create lesson plans that align with the Holy Child’s methods of teaching, which are learner based. 

• Deliver a balanced program of instruction that incorporates direct instruction, guided instruction, individual/ group practice, demonstration, and discovery.  

• Plan individual and group instruction that includes lecture, discussion, and hands-on activities. 

• Administer assessments (both formal and informal) to determine if instructional objectives are being met. 

• Use assessment data to differentiate instruction to assure that the diverse needs of all students are met. 

• Assign classwork and homework that supports the lesson's objective and reinforces the learning process. 

• Establish classroom procedures that optimize instructional time. 

• Create and enforce rules that are clear and foster an atmosphere in which all can thrive. 

• Set high expectations for achievement. 

• Maintain a grade book that reflects students’ progress on a variety of formative and summative assessments. 

• Monitor students’ grades and communicate status to parents and administration. 

• Inform students and parents of assignments/projects and provide detailed written instructions, rubrics, and due dates. 

• Routinely post up-to-date information (homework, projects and grades) to the school’s grade book portal. 

• Use the portal, emails, notes, and phone calls to inform parents if a student is not making adequate academic or behavioral progress. 

• Hold conferences with parents if students need academic or behavioral intervention 

• Produce quarterly progress reports and report cards. 

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills:  

• Degree in Theology/Religious Studies 

• 3-5 years of Catholic high school teaching experience, preferred 

• Practicing Catholic in good standing, required 

• Teaching credential, preferred 

Physical Demands: 

• Excellent communication skills including in-person, virtual, and written 

• Ability to collaborate well with a diverse team 

• Some light lifting of computers, books, and other instructional resources