Positions for 2018-2019 (Updated 5/15/18)
Abundant Life School
Sherwood, Arkansas
Abundant Life School’s mission is to assist parents in training their children to become Godly young men and women by educating them spiritually, mentally, physically, and socially. We have been serving families in central AR for over 40 years. ALS is seeking qualified, creative, energetic individuals to fill a number of openings for the 2018/2019 school year. Please see our postings on the ACSI website or our website. Send a resume and cover letter to schoolboard@abundantlifeschool.org.
1) Principal
2) Guidance Counselor
3) High School Science teacher
4) Two Elementary Teachers
5) Two Middle School Teachers
6) Part-time Elementary Art
7) Part-time Middle and High School Choir
8) Front Desk Secretary
9) Owl Care Supervisor
10) Physical Plant / Maintenance
Math/Science Teacher (Updated 4/20/18)
Subiaco Academy
Subiaco, Arkansas
Subiaco Academy, a Benedictine Catholic boarding/day school for boys in grades 7-12, is seeking a person for the position of full-time secondary Mathematics/Science. The position requires an ability to teach Calculus, Physics, and Geometry. The teaching day is 6 periods of instruction with one planning period and other duties as assigned. Ability to teach other subjects is welcomed.
Requirements: a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or Science or related field
Salary: per salary schedule based on degree and experience
Benefits: retirement and health insurance plans are available
Interested parties should send a letter of application and a résumé including references by email to: mberry@subi.org
Or by mail to:
Mr. Michael J. Berry, Headmaster
Subiaco Academy
405 N. Subiaco Ave.
Subiaco, AR 72865
Chief Financial Officer (Updated 4/13/18)
The New School
Fayetteville, Arkansas
The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for development, direction and administration of all financial affairs, financial planning, facilities and maintenance resources, human resources, services and activities. The Chief Financial Officer is a twelve-month position reporting to the President and Head of School.
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following. Other duties may be assigned.
●Oversees all student receivables, accounts payable, school purchasing, financial investments, banking activities, extra curricular and summer accounts, and all payroll and benefits programs. ●Prepares annual operating budget for submission through President and Head of School to the Board of Trustees. Oversees control of budget upon its approval by Board, including collection, custody, investment disbursement, accounting, and auditing of all school funds. ●Provides monthly report of expenditures for use by individual budget managers within the school: prepares monthly operating statements for use by the President and Head of School and the Board of Trustees. ●Secures and oversees annual audit of the School’s financial records. ●Formulates, investigates and recommends policies and programs to establish and improve long-range financial objectives; researches and recommends allocation of resources to achieve fiscal stability. ●Oversees recruitment, supervision and training of support staff, including accounting and payroll administrator, maintenance staff and food services staff. ●Ensures effective management of the food service operation and all maintenance operations and any other auxiliary enterprises of the School. ●Manages risk at the School to ensure the safety of the personnel and students in their use of facilities; ensures and maintains levels of insurance to protect the property and liability of the School. ●Oversees the School’s transportation services and vehicles. ●Plans and monitors short and long term construction, renovation and maintenance projects; formulates and recommends policies and programs to establish and improve both deferred and preventative maintenance programs. ● Represents the School at various regional, state and national associations, when appropriate.
The CFO supervises Accounting and Payroll Administrator, Human Resources and Payroll Specialist, Office Manager, Head of Maintenance, Food Services, Transportation and IT staff.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty exceptionally. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university required. Accounting or Business concentration preferred. Master's degree preferred; three to five years related experience in the essential functions of the role as listed above.
It is preferred that the Chief Financial Officer shall be a Certified Public Accountant, and/or have at least three to
five years of proven experience in the vital elements of the position.
Ability to demonstrate initiative, leadership, collaboration, and independent thinking. Must possess strong people management skills and emotional intelligence when dealing with colleagues, demonstrated understanding of and investment in the School, ability to craft and execute a financial vision for the School and to construct and execute an action plan to achieve short and long term financial goals.
The New School is a coeducational, independent school with 445 students from toddler age through grade twelve. The School’s mission is to empower each student through a well-rounded experience and inspire a love of lifelong learning. Its spacious 25-acre campus is located in beautiful Fayetteville, Arkansas, which is also home to the University of Arkansas. Northwest Arkansas is the hub for several Fortune 500 companies including Wal-Mart, Tyson Foods and J.B. Hunt Trucking. This growing community has a well-regarded national reputation as a vibrant arts community, which features the world-renown Crystal Bridges Museum. This fall, the School will unveil a new brand and logo to the community and will open the doors on an expansion project which is Phase 1 of a multi-phased campus master plan, to accommodate future growth into our upper school division. The new facilities are a three-story academic center (5th - 12th grade), innovation center and athletic center. Future phases include an athletic field and other athletic facility development, arts pavilion, expansion to dining and a future upper school building. In 2014, the School concluded an expansion project which included a new 350-seat auditorium, 12 new spacious preschool classrooms, an expansive creative play center and gross motor center, increased and renovated space for all programs.
Interested applicants should submit via email a letter of interest, current resume, list of references to
jobs@thenewschool.org . The New School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender or religion.
Head of Upper School (Updated 4/13/18)
The New School
Fayetteville, Arkansas
The Head for Upper School is a twelve-month position reporting to the Head of School. This person is a member of the senior administrative team with the principal responsibility of leading the upper school program. This is an unique opportunity to build an upper school program from the ground up. The school’s first
The Head of Upper School will have influence in staff and program of the newly formed division. He or she will be encouraged to exercise creative and visionary leadership, designing a world-class Upper School program. Among the highest priorities will be to prepare for the inaugural graduating class of 2020 for graduation by leading a progressive educational program by further developing the curriculum, schedule and the retaining and recruitment of excellent faculty. The school is seeking a confident self-starter who is energized by the vision of creating an innovative educational Upper School program in Northwest Arkansas.
Ideally, the founding Head of Upper School will possess the following attributes: ● Excellent academic credentials, including an advanced degree ● A demonstrated record of success as a secondary school teacher and administrator, ideally in an independent school of high quality ● An open-minded academician with the knowledge and experience necessary to pioneer the process of designing and developing a new curriculum ● A forward-thinking educator who will promote thoughtful curricular innovation ● A proven administrator with the ability to lead, manage people and move multiple projects forward ● The willingness and ability to be visible, persuasive advocate for the new Upper School with internal and external audiences ● Substantial experience in hiring and building effective teams ● Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills ● An unwavering commitment to excellence ● A confident, proactive and creative leader
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Must be available to work occasional nights and weekends.
Professional demeanor and characteristics: Ability to demonstrate initiative, leadership, collaboration, and independent thinking. Must possess strong people management skills and emotional intelligence when dealing with colleagues and families while demonstrating an understanding of and investment in the School.
The New School is a coeducational, independent school with 445 students from toddler age through grade twelve. The School’s mission is to empower each student through a well-rounded experience and inspire a love of lifelong learning. Its spacious 25-acre campus is located in beautiful Fayetteville, Arkansas, which is also home to the University of Arkansas. Northwest Arkansas is the hub for several Fortune 500 companies including Wal-Mart, Tyson Foods and J.B. Hunt Trucking. This growing community has a well-regarded national reputation as a vibrant arts community, which features the world-renown Crystal Bridges Museum. This fall, the School will unveil a new brand and logo to the community and will open the doors on an expansion project which is Phase 1 of a multi-phased campus master plan, to accommodate future growth into our upper school division. The new facilities are a three-story academic center (5th - 12th grade), innovation center and athletic center. Future phases include an athletic field and other athletic facility development, arts pavilion, expansion to dining and a future upper school building. In 2014, the School concluded an expansion project which included a new 350-seat auditorium, 12 new spacious preschool classrooms, an expansive creative play center and gross motor center, increased and renovated space for all programs.
Interested applicants should submit via email a letter of interest, current resume, and list of references to dennis.chapman@thenewschool.org . The New School is an independent school that respects, embraces, and celebrates diversity in its curriculum, student body, and staff. The New School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, color, national or ethnic origin in the admission of students, in hiring, or in the administration of its educational program.
Abundant Life School
Sherwood, Arkansas
Abundant Life School’s mission is to assist parents in training their children to become Godly young men and women by educating them spiritually, mentally, physically, and socially. We have been serving families in central AR for over 40 years. ALS is seeking qualified, creative, energetic individuals to fill a number of openings for the 2018/2019 school year. Please see our postings on the ACSI website or our website. Send a resume and cover letter to schoolboard@abundantlifeschool.org.
1) Principal
2) Guidance Counselor
3) High School Science teacher
4) Two Elementary Teachers
5) Two Middle School Teachers
6) Part-time Elementary Art
7) Part-time Middle and High School Choir
8) Front Desk Secretary
9) Owl Care Supervisor
10) Physical Plant / Maintenance
Math/Science Teacher (Updated 4/20/18)
Subiaco Academy
Subiaco, Arkansas
Subiaco Academy, a Benedictine Catholic boarding/day school for boys in grades 7-12, is seeking a person for the position of full-time secondary Mathematics/Science. The position requires an ability to teach Calculus, Physics, and Geometry. The teaching day is 6 periods of instruction with one planning period and other duties as assigned. Ability to teach other subjects is welcomed.
Requirements: a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or Science or related field
Salary: per salary schedule based on degree and experience
Benefits: retirement and health insurance plans are available
Interested parties should send a letter of application and a résumé including references by email to: mberry@subi.org
Or by mail to:
Mr. Michael J. Berry, Headmaster
Subiaco Academy
405 N. Subiaco Ave.
Subiaco, AR 72865
Chief Financial Officer (Updated 4/13/18)
The New School
Fayetteville, Arkansas
The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for development, direction and administration of all financial affairs, financial planning, facilities and maintenance resources, human resources, services and activities. The Chief Financial Officer is a twelve-month position reporting to the President and Head of School.
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following. Other duties may be assigned.
●Oversees all student receivables, accounts payable, school purchasing, financial investments, banking activities, extra curricular and summer accounts, and all payroll and benefits programs. ●Prepares annual operating budget for submission through President and Head of School to the Board of Trustees. Oversees control of budget upon its approval by Board, including collection, custody, investment disbursement, accounting, and auditing of all school funds. ●Provides monthly report of expenditures for use by individual budget managers within the school: prepares monthly operating statements for use by the President and Head of School and the Board of Trustees. ●Secures and oversees annual audit of the School’s financial records. ●Formulates, investigates and recommends policies and programs to establish and improve long-range financial objectives; researches and recommends allocation of resources to achieve fiscal stability. ●Oversees recruitment, supervision and training of support staff, including accounting and payroll administrator, maintenance staff and food services staff. ●Ensures effective management of the food service operation and all maintenance operations and any other auxiliary enterprises of the School. ●Manages risk at the School to ensure the safety of the personnel and students in their use of facilities; ensures and maintains levels of insurance to protect the property and liability of the School. ●Oversees the School’s transportation services and vehicles. ●Plans and monitors short and long term construction, renovation and maintenance projects; formulates and recommends policies and programs to establish and improve both deferred and preventative maintenance programs. ● Represents the School at various regional, state and national associations, when appropriate.
The CFO supervises Accounting and Payroll Administrator, Human Resources and Payroll Specialist, Office Manager, Head of Maintenance, Food Services, Transportation and IT staff.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty exceptionally. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university required. Accounting or Business concentration preferred. Master's degree preferred; three to five years related experience in the essential functions of the role as listed above.
It is preferred that the Chief Financial Officer shall be a Certified Public Accountant, and/or have at least three to
five years of proven experience in the vital elements of the position.
Ability to demonstrate initiative, leadership, collaboration, and independent thinking. Must possess strong people management skills and emotional intelligence when dealing with colleagues, demonstrated understanding of and investment in the School, ability to craft and execute a financial vision for the School and to construct and execute an action plan to achieve short and long term financial goals.
The New School is a coeducational, independent school with 445 students from toddler age through grade twelve. The School’s mission is to empower each student through a well-rounded experience and inspire a love of lifelong learning. Its spacious 25-acre campus is located in beautiful Fayetteville, Arkansas, which is also home to the University of Arkansas. Northwest Arkansas is the hub for several Fortune 500 companies including Wal-Mart, Tyson Foods and J.B. Hunt Trucking. This growing community has a well-regarded national reputation as a vibrant arts community, which features the world-renown Crystal Bridges Museum. This fall, the School will unveil a new brand and logo to the community and will open the doors on an expansion project which is Phase 1 of a multi-phased campus master plan, to accommodate future growth into our upper school division. The new facilities are a three-story academic center (5th - 12th grade), innovation center and athletic center. Future phases include an athletic field and other athletic facility development, arts pavilion, expansion to dining and a future upper school building. In 2014, the School concluded an expansion project which included a new 350-seat auditorium, 12 new spacious preschool classrooms, an expansive creative play center and gross motor center, increased and renovated space for all programs.
Interested applicants should submit via email a letter of interest, current resume, list of references to
jobs@thenewschool.org . The New School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender or religion.
Head of Upper School (Updated 4/13/18)
The New School
Fayetteville, Arkansas
The Head for Upper School is a twelve-month position reporting to the Head of School. This person is a member of the senior administrative team with the principal responsibility of leading the upper school program. This is an unique opportunity to build an upper school program from the ground up. The school’s first
The Head of Upper School will have influence in staff and program of the newly formed division. He or she will be encouraged to exercise creative and visionary leadership, designing a world-class Upper School program. Among the highest priorities will be to prepare for the inaugural graduating class of 2020 for graduation by leading a progressive educational program by further developing the curriculum, schedule and the retaining and recruitment of excellent faculty. The school is seeking a confident self-starter who is energized by the vision of creating an innovative educational Upper School program in Northwest Arkansas.
Ideally, the founding Head of Upper School will possess the following attributes: ● Excellent academic credentials, including an advanced degree ● A demonstrated record of success as a secondary school teacher and administrator, ideally in an independent school of high quality ● An open-minded academician with the knowledge and experience necessary to pioneer the process of designing and developing a new curriculum ● A forward-thinking educator who will promote thoughtful curricular innovation ● A proven administrator with the ability to lead, manage people and move multiple projects forward ● The willingness and ability to be visible, persuasive advocate for the new Upper School with internal and external audiences ● Substantial experience in hiring and building effective teams ● Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills ● An unwavering commitment to excellence ● A confident, proactive and creative leader
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Must be available to work occasional nights and weekends.
Professional demeanor and characteristics: Ability to demonstrate initiative, leadership, collaboration, and independent thinking. Must possess strong people management skills and emotional intelligence when dealing with colleagues and families while demonstrating an understanding of and investment in the School.
The New School is a coeducational, independent school with 445 students from toddler age through grade twelve. The School’s mission is to empower each student through a well-rounded experience and inspire a love of lifelong learning. Its spacious 25-acre campus is located in beautiful Fayetteville, Arkansas, which is also home to the University of Arkansas. Northwest Arkansas is the hub for several Fortune 500 companies including Wal-Mart, Tyson Foods and J.B. Hunt Trucking. This growing community has a well-regarded national reputation as a vibrant arts community, which features the world-renown Crystal Bridges Museum. This fall, the School will unveil a new brand and logo to the community and will open the doors on an expansion project which is Phase 1 of a multi-phased campus master plan, to accommodate future growth into our upper school division. The new facilities are a three-story academic center (5th - 12th grade), innovation center and athletic center. Future phases include an athletic field and other athletic facility development, arts pavilion, expansion to dining and a future upper school building. In 2014, the School concluded an expansion project which included a new 350-seat auditorium, 12 new spacious preschool classrooms, an expansive creative play center and gross motor center, increased and renovated space for all programs.
Interested applicants should submit via email a letter of interest, current resume, and list of references to dennis.chapman@thenewschool.org . The New School is an independent school that respects, embraces, and celebrates diversity in its curriculum, student body, and staff. The New School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, color, national or ethnic origin in the admission of students, in hiring, or in the administration of its educational program.