Southfield School

Careers

Southfield School was established in 1934 and is an independent co-educational, PS2 through Eighth Grade School with a current enrollment of 428 students. It is a member of NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools) and accredited by ISAS (Independent Schools Association of the Southwest). At Southfield, our talented and experienced faculty cultivate curiosity, character, kindness, and a lifelong love of learning. 

Southfield does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, age, national and ethnic origin, or disability in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid, and other school-administered programs. Southfield School is committed to seeking diversity among its students, faculty, and staff. Southfield admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

 

 

 

 

Why Work at Southfield

Advancement Coordinator

Role Description:

The Advancement Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting Southfield School’s fundraising and community engagement efforts. This multifaceted position is responsible for maintaining constituent data and generating timely acknowledgments and reports that inform fundraising strategy. In addition to data management, the Advancement Coordinator arranges logistics for key school events, collaborates with parent volunteers, and provides broad administrative support to the Advancement team. This role requires a detail-oriented and highly organized individual who thrives in a collaborative environment, values relationship-building, and embraces the mission and culture of the school. Reporting directly to the Advancement Director, the Advancement Coordinator will provide support to the School Administration, Advancement Team, Parents’ Association, and Dads’ Club to ensure the successful execution of all Southfield School events and campus meetings.

Salaried; Full-time; 12-month employee; 40 hours per week

Key Responsibilities:

Gift and Data Management

  • Manage the generation of gift acknowledgments and pledge reminder letters for philanthropic gifts.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date constituent records in the donor database, including contact information, giving history, event participation, and stewardship activities.
  • Monitor data quality and consistency, ensuring alignment with best practices in donor record management and reporting.

Event Planning and Support

  • Coordinate logistics for fundraising, donor stewardship, community building, and campus events, including but not limited to Pumpkin Shine, Southfield Auction, GrandFriends Day, and Donor Recognition events.
  • Liaise with the Parents Association and support volunteers in executing events, ensuring all logistical details are confirmed.
  • Develop event timelines, budgets, and logistics plans to ensure the successful execution of events. 
  • Assist with setup, cleanup, and meal coordination for Board of Trustees and Foundation meetings, as well as in-service days.
  • Maintain accurate records of event attendees and donor interactions to enhance relationships.
  • Work with the Marketing and Communications Coordinator to develop promotional materials for events and fundraising initiatives.
  • Update and maintain tracking spreadsheets and event binders containing essential information about each event or special occasion.
  • Coordinate cleaning and proper storing of tablecloths, event materials, and décor. 

Administrative and Team Support

  • Provide general administrative support to the Advancement team, including creating and maintaining a comprehensive Advancement calendar.
  • Track and monitor progress toward Advancement Plan and annual giving goals; support team in identifying and implementing mid-course corrections as needed.
  • Track and help manage the team’s key deadlines and priorities.
  • Assist with Advancement mailings and the dissemination of promotional and school-wide event materials.
  • Help maintain organization of the Parents’ Association and Advancement storage areas.
  • Cultivate positive relationships with all school constituents.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 2+ years of experience in administrative support, development, fundraising, or event coordination
  • Experience working in a nonprofit or school environment is preferred
  • Proficiency with donor management/CRM software (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, DonorPerfect, or similar platforms)
  • Strong skills in Google Workspace; experience with data entry and report generation
  • Comfortable managing spreadsheets, timelines, and shared project files
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to draft professional correspondence and event materials
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, donors, and parents
  • Professional demeanor with respect for confidentiality and discretion
  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
  • Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to the school’s mission, values, and community
  • A positive attitude and willingness to take on a range of responsibilities in a dynamic school environment

    Benefits

    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered. 
    • $25,000 life insurance policy 
    • TIAA-CREF Retirement plan 
    • Paid vacation, school holidays, sick and personal leave.

    Interested and qualified candidates are invited to fill out the job application at the button below, submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and a list of both professional and personal references to: careers@southfield-school.org

    Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

    Southfield School in Shreveport, Louisiana, seeks an experienced professional to serve as an assistant teacher in kindergarten. Qualified candidates for this position should have experience in early childhood education.

    Role Description:

    In the assistant teacher role, you would collaborate closely with the lead teacher to support student learning. In partnership with families, you will work to understand, guide, nurture, and challenge students as the children learn to think creatively and work cooperatively and independently.  You will also adjust lessons to enrich, challenge, and support your students’ individual needs and progression. Also, you will be responsible for supervising your students in the class, on the playground, in the lunchroom, and during school arrival and dismissal times daily. You will also be asked to participate on school-wide committees and to attend functions occasionally beyond school hours.

    Primary Responsibilities:

    • Demonstrate a deep understanding of child development.
    • Incorporate best practices effectively into lessons that will empower students to recognize strategies to improve learning outcomes.
    • Support the school’s mission and culture in encouraging each child’s lifelong love of learning.
    • Contribute to a classroom culture that fosters a secure, student-centered environment, promotes a challenging rigor, and develops students’ self-confidence and integrity.
    • Take responsibility for classroom set-up and supplies at the lead teacher’s request.
    • Build relationships with students by observing and engaging in classroom lessons and activities.
    • Attend and take part in parent conferences with the lead teacher.
    • Serve as the lead when the lead teacher is absent.
    • Helps with other Lower School and whole school duties and responsibilities.
    • Actively create networks with colleagues, other schools, and professional organizations to grow your knowledge continuously and demonstrate your commitment to lifelong learning.
    • Be committed to self-reflection to evaluate your instruction, assessment, and professional responsibilities, and explore new ideas, research, and pedagogical practices that enhance the student experience.
    • Adhere to the school’s expectations regarding punctuality, timeliness, dress code, and confidentiality while also embracing and contributing to the school’s life beyond your instructional role.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Education and Experience Requirements:

    • Bachelor’s Degree preferred
    • Early Childhood teaching experience preferred
    • Proficient in advanced technology skills

        Benefits:

        • Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered.
        • $25,000 life insurance policy
        • TIAA-CREF Retirement plan
        • Paid sick and personal leave

        Interested and qualified candidates are invited to fill out the job application at the button below, submit a cover letter, a current resume, philosophy of education, and a list of both professional and personal references to: careers@southfield-school.org

        Library Media Specialist

        Southfield School in Shreveport, Louisiana, seeks an experienced professional to serve as the school’s library media specialist in grades Preschool-2 through 8th grade. Qualified candidates for this position should have at least a bachelor’s degree in education (or a closely related field) with a current certification.

        Role Description:

        In the role of school library media specialist, you will be responsible for cultivating a love of reading, supporting information literacy, and integrating library resources into the school’s curriculum. You will manage the day-to-day operations of the library while teaching regular classes and collaborating with faculty to support student learning through literature, research skills, and digital citizenship. You will also be asked to participate on school-wide committees and to attend functions occasionally beyond school hours. 

        Primary Responsibilities:

        • Demonstrate a deep understanding of child development. 
        • Support the school’s mission and culture in encouraging each child’s lifelong love of learning. 
        • Design and deliver engaging library and media literacy lessons for grades PS2-8. 
        • Foster a love of reading through read-alouds, book talks, author studies, and reading programs. 
        • Teach research and information literacy skills appropriate to development levels, including citation and responsible use of sources. 
        • Manage the school’s library collection, including selection, cataloging, maintenance, and weeding of materials. 
        • Oversee the circulation system and maintain an accurate inventory of books and materials. 
        • Curate a diverse and inclusive collection that reflects the interests, identities, and needs of all students. 
        • Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate literature and research into all subject areas. 
        • Organize book fairs, author visits, parent book club, and Southfield bookmark contests. 
        • Communicate regularly with students and families about library happenings and reading recommendations. 
        • Create a classroom culture that fosters a secure, student-centered environment, promotes a challenging rigor, and develops each student’s self-confidence and integrity. 
        • Have a willingness to share your knowledge, expertise, and experiences with others, helping both colleagues and students reach their goals while honoring differences of perspectives, values, and opinions. 
        • Actively create networks with colleagues, other schools, and professional organizations to grow your knowledge continuously and demonstrate your commitment to lifelong learning.
        • Responsive to families in a timely manner and share important details and information throughout the year. 
        • Be committed to self-reflection to evaluate your instruction, assessment, and professional responsibilities, and explore new ideas, research, and pedagogical practices that enhance the student experience. 
        • Adhere to the school’s expectations regarding punctuality, timeliness, dress code, and confidentiality while also embracing and contributing to the school’s life beyond your instructional role. 
        • Other duties as assigned.

        Education and Experience Requirements:

        • Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Library Science, or related field 
        • Certification in Education with endorsement in Library/Media 
        • Lead teacher experience in library or educational setting 
        • Proficient in advanced technology skills

            Benefits:

            • Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered.
            • $25,000 life insurance policy
            • TIAA-CREF Retirement plan
            • Paid sick and personal leave.

            Interested and qualified candidates are invited to fill out the job application at the button below, submit a cover letter, a current resume, philosophy of education, and a list of both professional and personal references to: careers@southfield-school.org

            Middle School Science Teacher

            Southfield School in Shreveport, Louisiana, seeks an experienced professional to serve as a middle school science teacher. Qualified candidates for this position should have at least a bachelor’s degree in Education or Science (or a closely related field) with a current 6-12 science certification and have had at least three years of teaching experience. 

            Role Description:

            The science department at Southfield School is committed to cultivating curiosity, inquiry, and a deep understanding of the natural world. Using the STEMscopes curriculum, our science program provides hands-on, inquiry-based learning experiences that align with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). We emphasize scientific thinking and real-world application through exploration, experimentation, and critical analysis.

            In this position, you will teach science to students in grades 6–8. Our 8th-grade students engage in an accelerated Physical Science curriculum, with the opportunity to earn high school credit.

            Primary Responsibilities:

            • Develop flexible, effective teaching tools and methods to help students engage with and understand scientific concepts.
            • Incorporate best practices and research-based pedagogy into lessons that empower students to think critically, ask questions, and improve learning outcomes through scientific inquiry.
            • Instill scientific confidence in students so they can analyze data, draw evidence-based conclusions, and solve complex, real-world problems using scientific reasoning.
            • Support the school’s mission and culture in encouraging each child’s lifelong love of learning. 
            • Create a classroom culture that fosters a secure, student-centered environment, promotes a challenging rigor, and develops each student’s self-confidence and integrity. 
            • Use a variety of formative and summative assessments, provide timely feedback to monitor student growth, and provide students opportunities to self-assess. 
            • Have a willingness to share your knowledge, expertise, and experiences with others, helping both colleagues and students reach their goals while honoring differences of perspectives, values, and opinions. 
            • Actively create networks with colleagues, other schools, and professional organizations to grow your knowledge continuously and demonstrate your commitment to lifelong learning.
            • Respond to families in a timely manner and share important details and information throughout the year. 
            • Be committed to self-reflection to evaluate your instruction, assessment, and professional responsibilities, and explore new ideas, research, and pedagogical practices that enhance the student experience. 
            • Adhere to the expectations of the school with regard to punctuality, timeliness, dress code, and confidentiality while also embracing and contributing to the life of the school beyond your instructional role.

            Education and Experience Requirements:

            • Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Education 
            • Certification in Science (6-12)

              Benefits:

              • Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered.
              • $25,000 life insurance policy
              • TIAA-CREF Retirement plan
              • Paid vacation, sick and personal leave.

              Interested and qualified candidates are invited to fill out the job application at the button below, submit a cover letter, a current resume, and a list of both professional and personal references to: careers@southfield-school.org

              Substitute Teachers

              Southfield School is seeking substitute teachers for the 2024-2025  school year.

              Candidates with applicable childcare experience, teaching, and/or educational background, and a child-centered philosophy should submit a current resume to: careers@southfield-school.org

              Southfield School

              1100 Southfield Rd. 

              Shreveport, LA 71106

              (318) 868-5375 ext. 332

              Pay: $15.00 per hour

              Education:

              • High school or equivalent (Required)

              Experience:

              • Childcare or teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

              Get In Touch

              Location: 1100 Southfield Road, Shreveport, LA 71106

              Telephone: (318) 868-5375

              Email: info@southfield-school.org

              School Hours: M-F: 8:00am-3:00pm