The Facilities Department of Ursuline Academy has an opening for an administrative assistant. The position is approximately 20 hours/week and is a 12-month position.

The ideal candidate would be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize multiple assignments. Responsibilities include routine administrative support, e.g., answering phones, scheduling calendars, writing correspondence and filing. The administrative assistant will also be the point person in Ursuline’s use of the SchoolDude software system, used by Ursuline to schedule and prioritize requests made of the Facilities Department.

Qualifications include the following:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Familiarity with office software to access e-mail and electronic calendars. Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word, as well as Google Suite and SchoolDude considered a plus.
• Ability to work diplomatically and professionally with the public, facilities workers, community groups as well as all aspects of the Ursuline community.

We’re seeking someone with a sense of humor who is comfortable in a fast-paced environment and grasps the mission of Ursuline Academy. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and the names of three references to Sharon Tolland at business@ursulineacademy.net.

Ursuline Academy is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for girls grades 7 -12, located in Dedham, MA. We are accepting applications for a full-time, enthusiastic and experienced English teacher for the 2018-2019 school year. The English Department collaborates to provide a curriculum that is rich in developing excellent writing skills and critical reading in students. The successful candidate will be a passionate educator with a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred, who will have experience teaching in both the high school and middle school classroom, is open to collaborating on departmental and interdisciplinary levels and is responsible for teaching multiple levels. The school seeks to hire and retain employees who are skilled in their field, involved participants in the school community, active in their faith and enthusiastically dedicated to carrying out the mission of the school. Flexibility, a collaborative and professional spirit, excellent communication skills and commitment to Catholic education are essential.

The ideal candidate:

• models for students the missions and values of Ursuline Academy
• connects with students, parents, and colleagues in a professional way
• exhibits subject matter competency in English language, literature and composition and the ability to communicate that to middle and high school students
• demonstrates excellent classroom management, communication and organization skills
• relies on frequent and varied assessment methods to gauge student progress and provides feedback
• displays comfort teaching in a technology-enhanced learning environment
• contributes as a full community member by participating constructively in all faculty discussions, meetings and committees
• embraces opportunities for professional and curriculum development

Please submit a resume, statement of interest and the names of three references to Kathy Thorn at kthorn@ursulineacademy.net Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.

Ursuline Academy is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for girls grades 7 -12, located in Dedham, MA. We are accepting applications for a full-time, experienced French Language teacher for the 2018-2019 school year. The successful candidate will be a passionate educator with a Bachelor's degree in French, Master's degree preferred, who will have experience teaching in both the high school and middle school classroom, is open to collaborating on departmental and interdisciplinary levels and is responsible for teaching multiple levels of the French Language through the AP. The school seeks to hire and retain employees who are skilled in their field, involved participants in the school community, active in their faith and enthusiastically dedicated to carrying out the mission of the school. Flexibility, a collaborative and professional spirit, excellent communication skills and commitment to Catholic education are essential.

The ideal candidate:

• models for students the missions and values of Ursuline Academy
• connects with students, parents, and colleagues in a professional way
• exhibits subject matter competency with a strong background in French language, literature and culture and the ability to communicate that to middle and high school students
• demonstrates excellent classroom management, communication and organization skills
• relies on frequent and varied assessment methods to gauge student progress and provides feedback
• displays comfort teaching in a technology-enhanced learning environment
• promotes current trends in foreign language education (experience with the 5-C ACTFL World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages)
• contributes as a full community member by participating constructively in all faculty discussions, meetings and committees
• embraces opportunities for professional and curriculum development

Please submit a resume, statement of interest and the names of three references to Kathy Thorn at kthorn@ursulineacademy.net Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.