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• ADMISSIONS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT & RECEPTIONIST

  GENERAL INFORMATION 
  The Barstow School seeks to hire a full-time, year-round Admissions Administrative Assistant and Receptionist.  The admissions assistant and front desk manager is the first point of contact for families inquiring about the school as well as the first and last point of contact for visitors. First impressions are crucial and it’s important this role helps foster a welcoming and inclusive environment and contributes to an efficient and family-centered admissions process.
  
  

  The primary responsibilities of the Admissions Administrative Assistant are:
  •    Manage admissions data including inquiry data, spreadsheets and reporting, applicant files and related data, enrollment data, board reporting, etc.  The admissions assistant will retrieve, input, analyze, and report on all admissions data and synthesize information to increase efficiency and conversion rates. 
  •    Schedule events for the admissions office such as tours, visits, Open Houses, and other admissions events. 
  •    Manage short term and long-term admissions calendars for the office and proactively plan ahead to optimize events’ reach, effectiveness, attendance, etc. 
  •    Registrar duties, assist families when records must be sent out. 
  •    Other admissions duties as assigned.
  
  

  The primary responsibilities of the Receptionist are:
  •    Welcome all visitors to campus professionally and with enthusiasm;
  •    Ensure that all visitors adhere to safety protocols by monitoring front door entry system, and registering each guest in the visitor log;
  •    Answer all phone calls and connecting callers with the right department within the school;
  •    Manage the mail process for the school. 

  Essential Job Functions:
  •    Keep the Admissions office current with all inquiries and maintain organization for applicant families and events.
  •    Answer the telephone within the third ring and respond to inquiries about school activities or forward to the appropriate party;
  •    Greet visitors, sign in or out outside visitors and maintain security log;
  •    Prepare outgoing mail daily, sort incoming mail daily, manage the mail equipment, provide supplies and instructions for Fed Ex and UPS, prepare international mailings as needed;
  •    Assist visitor check in for events;
  •    Keep the reception and lobby areas orderly.
  
  

  EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS 
  The ideal candidate for this position will possess a Bachelor’s degree and previous experience in customer service and/or educational institution.
  
  

  Necessary Skills:    
  •    Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google and extremely proficient using spreadsheets
  •    Professional appearance and manner
  •    Outgoing/animated/confident personality
  •    Good communication skills, self-starter and motivated
  •    Courteous and helpful phone manner
  •    Good organizational skills
  •    Reliability – prompt and consistent
  
  

  CONTACT 
  Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and a Barstow employment application to Rebecca Garry, Vice President, Admissions at rebecca.garry@barstowschool.org.
  
  

  ABOUT THE BARSTOW SCHOOL 
  Located in Kansas City, Missouri and founded in 1884, The Barstow School is a co-educational school where students in preschool through twelfth grade develop in a challenging educational community.  As originally stated by Mary Louise Barstow, the objective of the school remains “to promote sound scholarship and to give symmetrical development to mind, body and character.” 
   
  The Barstow School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs. 
   
  This policy of nondiscrimination governs the hiring of employees as well and includes the administration of all benefits and policies throughout the term of employment.  

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• BUSINESS OFFICE SPECIALIST

  April 6, 2021
   
  GENERAL INFORMATION 
  •    The primary responsibility of this position is to support the administration of payroll and benefits for our employees and to be our HRIS expert.
  •    Secondly, this position enters invoices for payment into the general ledger system weekly and mails payments to vendors.
  •    This position assists with purchasing.
  •    Finally, this position is responsible for the integrity of all paper documentation for all Business Office functions.  

  Supervision:   This position will not have any supervision responsibilities.  The position will take direction from other team members depending on the tasks at hand.  The position will report to the Payroll and Benefits Manager.
  
  

  Essential Job Functions:
  I.    H.R. duties:
  •    On-board Summer at Barstow employees
  •    Assist the Payroll and Benefits Manager with various duties including but not limited to:
  i.    Semi-monthly payroll processing
  ii.    Benefits open enrollment and changes
  iii.    ACA compliance
  •    Be the expert on both HRIS systems:  Paylocity for payroll and Employee Navigator for benefits
  •    Serve as compliance officer for mandated notifications to employees, in accordance with State and Federal laws
  
  

  II.    Accounting duties, under the direction of the Controller:
  •    Reconcile benefits’ invoices to payroll using excel
  •    Enter payables into accounts payable system at least weekly
  •    Match checks from weekly check run to source documentation for signature
  •    Prepare payments to be mailed after obtaining signatures
  
  

  III.    Documentation duties:
  •    File Management - Ensures Human Resources files and accounts payable records are kept updated.
  
  

  IV.    Other duties as assigned
  
  Job Requirements: 
  •    Minimum of three years’ related experience and/or training in payroll processing and benefit administration.
  •    Knowledge of commonly-used HR concepts, practices and procedures including State and Federal employment laws 
  •    Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
  •    High level of integrity and ability to maintain strict confidentiality of information handled
  •    Detail oriented
  •    Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy, thoroughness, and professionalism
  •    Must have strong communication and exemplary customer service skills.
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  •    Associates degree in business or other related field or equivalent combination of education and experience 
  •    Experience with Paylocity or similar HRIS program
  
  

  CONTACT 
  Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and a Barstow employment application to Carolyne Lehr, Vice President, Finance, at carolyne.lehr@barstowschool.org.
  
  

  ABOUT THE BARSTOW SCHOOL 
  Located in Kansas City, Missouri and founded in 1884, The Barstow School is a co-educational school where students in preschool through twelfth grade develop in a challenging educational community.  As originally stated by Mary Louise Barstow, the objective of the school remains “to promote sound scholarship and to give symmetrical development to mind, body and character.” 
   
  The Barstow School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs. 
   
  This policy of nondiscrimination governs the hiring of employees as well and includes the administration of all benefits and policies throughout the term of employment.  

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• Extended Care Employee

  The Barstow School's before and after school program seeks high-energy employees for the 2020-2021 school year. Extended Care if offered from 7-8 a.m. and 2:45-6 p.m. and serves students in preschool-grade 8. This is a great way for college students to gain experience and make connections for future employment. If you are pursuing an education degree or have experience working with children, you may qualify for an interview. Employees can expect to work 10-18 hours a week with the opportunity for flexible scheduling. Email Max Williams or call 816-277-0429.

• LS GRADES 1-5, 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR

  March 1, 2021
   
  GENERAL INFORMATION 
  The Barstow School seeks to hire dynamic teachers for Lower School grades 1-5.   
  
  

  Exemplary teachers are Barstow’s greatest asset.  Candidates must exhibit pride in their profession and competency in their subject matter.  In all aspects of life, candidates must be conscious of their position as role models for students.
  
  

  Successful candidates will combine a caring and understanding attitude with consistency, fairness, and creativity.  Ever conscious of the child’s self-esteem, they should be generous with praise and demonstrate an awareness of the developmental stages of their students, thus fostering mutual respect.
  
  

  Candidates should be proficient in utilizing technology in the classroom and promote student use of a variety of resources, realizing that these play an integral part in instruction.
   
  EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS 
  The ideal candidate for this position will possess: 
  ●    A Bachelor’s degree in education. 
  ●    At least two years teaching preferably in an independent school setting.  
  ●    A high degree of comfort using technology to inform instruction. 
  ●    Excellent organization, communication, and teambuilding skills. 
  ●    Expertise and/or experience in curriculum planning.  
   
  CONTACT 
  Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and a Barstow employment application to Todd Nelson, Director of Lower School, at todd.nelson@barstowschool.org.   
  
  

  ABOUT THE BARSTOW SCHOOL 
  Located in Kansas City, Missouri and founded in 1884, The Barstow School is a co-educational school where students in preschool through twelfth grade develop in a challenging educational community.  As originally stated by Mary Louise Barstow, the objective of the school remains “to promote sound scholarship and to give symmetrical development to mind, body and character.” 
   
  The Barstow School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs. 
   
  This policy of nondiscrimination governs the hiring of employees as well and includes the administration of all benefits and policies throughout the term of employment.  

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• MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL FINE ARTS POSITION 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR

  March 1, 2021
  
  

  GENERAL INFORMATION
  The Barstow School is seeking a skilled, energetic, and collaborative Middle & Upper School fine arts faculty member.
  
  This position would teach some combination of drawing, painting, photography and general art to students in grades 6-12. Candidates should have a strong background in art education, preferably in an independent school setting, and possess excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills.  
  
  

  EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
  The ideal candidate for this position will possess:
  ●    A minimum of a bachelor's degree in art or education, preferably a Master’s degree
  ●    At least two years teaching middle and/or upper School, preferably in an independent school setting
  ●    A high degree of comfort using technology to support instruction
  ●    Excellent organization and communication skills
  
  

  CONTACT
  Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and a Barstow employment application to Joe Fox, Assistant Director of Middle & Upper School, at joe.fox@barstowschool.org.
    
  ABOUT THE BARSTOW SCHOOL
  Located in Kansas City, Missouri and founded in 1884, The Barstow School is a co-educational school where students in preschool through twelfth grade develop in a challenging educational community.  As originally stated by Mary Louise Barstow, the objective of the school remains “to promote sound scholarship and to give symmetrical development to mind, body and character.”
  
  

  The Barstow School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs.
  
  

  This policy of nondiscrimination governs the hiring of employees as well and includes the administration of all benefits and policies throughout the term of employment.

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• SCHOOL COUNSELOR - 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR

  GENERAL INFORMATION
  The Barstow School is seeking to hire a School Counselor to provide a full range of counseling services to students grades PS-12.  The qualified candidate will:

  •    Work with students to attain an optimum level of personal and social adjustment within the classroom and individually.
  •    Provide individual counseling and group sessions to help students cope effectively with personal, social, academic, and family concerns.
  •    Identify students with special needs and make appropriate recommendations and referrals.
  •    Implement an effective referral and follow-up process.
  •    Work with grade level deans, and Middle and Lower School teachers to organize and implement grade advisee programs. 
  •    Coordinate the Services for Students with Disabilities for the College Board (AP, PSAT, SAT) and ACT tests.
  
  

  EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
  Candidates should have a minimum of a master degree in school counseling with experience preferred.  
  
  

  CONTACT
  Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and a Barstow employment application to Shane Foster, President, at shane.foster@barstowschool.org.
    
  ABOUT THE BARSTOW SCHOOL
  Located in Kansas City, Missouri and founded in 1884, The Barstow School is a co-educational school where students in preschool through twelfth grade develop in a challenging educational community.  As originally stated by Mary Louise Barstow, the objective of the school remains “to promote sound scholarship and to give symmetrical development to mind, body and character.”

  The Barstow School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs.

  This policy of nondiscrimination governs the hiring of employees as well and includes the administration of all benefits and policies throughout the term of employment.

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• Substitute Teachers

  The Barstow School is seeking energetic, communicative, and creative people for substitute teachers.  Substitute positions are available for both elementary and secondary levels.  The ideal candidate will be flexible, energetic and willing to engage with students in a vibrant educational environment. 
   
  Qualifications:
  A Bachelor’s degree
  Experience working in a school setting
  A willingness to adapt to changing conditions.
  A high degree of comfort using technology in an educational setting
  
  Please email your resume, application and cover letter to the Assistant Director of Middle and Upper School at kory.gallagher@barstowschool.org

• Various Long-Term Substitute Positions - Spring of 2021

  November 30, 2020 
  
  GENERAL INFORMATION 
  The Barstow School in Kansas City, MO is seeking experienced and talented educators to fulfill various  long-term substitute needs during the spring semester of 2021.  The school is actively seeking  individuals qualified and interested in the following placements below during the general time frame  provided:
  

  • Middle & Upper School Mathematics (6th Grade Mathematics & Geometry), Jan-Mar, 2021
  • Upper School Science (Physics & Physical Science), Mar-May, 2021
  • Lower School Grade 4 Language Arts, Mar-May, 2021

  Candidates interested in any of these long-term substitute placements should possess a passion for education and student-centered learning. At the time of this posting, The Barstow School is operating  both in-person classes on-campus, along with a synchronous online option. The school plans to continue operating in this fashion for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year, barring unforeseen circumstances. Candidates should feel comfortable teaching in an online setting, along with using various technology tools. 
  
  EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS 
  The ideal candidate for these positions will possess: 
  

  • A minimum of a bachelor's degree.
  • Experience in education, preferably in an independent school setting.
  • A high degree of comfort using technology to support instruction.
  • Excellent organization and communication skills.

  CONTACT 
  Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and a ​Barstow employment application​ to: 
  Joe Fox ‘04, Director of Middle & Upper School  (joe.fox@barstowschool.org​)
  along with
  Todd Nelson, Director of Lower School (todd.nelson@barstowschool.org​).  
  
  ABOUT THE BARSTOW SCHOOL 
  Located in Kansas City, Missouri and founded in 1884, The Barstow School is a co-educational school  where students in preschool through twelfth grade develop in a challenging educational community.  As originally stated by Mary Louise Barstow, the objective of the school remains “to promote sound  scholarship and to give symmetrical development to mind, body and character.”