Southfield School in Shreveport, Louisiana, seeks an experienced professional to serve as a lower school classroom teacher. Qualified candidates for this position should have at least a bachelor’s degree in elementary education (or a closely related field) with current K-4 certification, and have had at least three years of teaching experience at the elementary level.

Who We Are:                     

Southfield School was established in 1934 and is an independent co-educational, PS2 through Eighth Grade School with a current enrollment of 416 students. It is a member of NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools) and accredited by ISAS (Independent Schools of the Southwest). At Southfield, our talented and experienced faculty cultivate curiosity, character, kindness, and a lifelong love of learning.

Role Description:            

In the role of the lower school classroom teacher, you will be responsible for teaching several different subjects daily including language arts, math, social studies, and science, while assessing group and individual progress. You will also adjust lessons to enrich, challenge, and support your student’s individual needs and progression. In addition, you will formally communicate student progress multiple times of the year through written reports, checklists, and parent conferences. 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 on a daily basis. 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.
• 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.
• 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 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 Elementary Education
• 3-5 years experience
• Certification in Elementary Education
• Proficient in advanced technology skills

Benefits:

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

Application Process:

• All new hires are required to pass a criminal background check with the Louisiana Department of Education.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to visit the school’s website, www.southfield-school.org, and then submit a cover letter, a current resume, a philosophy of education, and a list of both professional and personal references to:  nbandermann@southfield-school.org

Southfield School in Shreveport, Louisiana, seeks an experienced professional to be Development Assistant. The school was established in 1934 and is an independent co-educational, PS2 through Eighth Grade School with a current enrollment of 416 students. It is a member of NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools) and accredited by ISAS (Independent Schools of the Southwest).

The Development Assistant will be primarily responsible for assisting the Advancement department in day-to-day tasks. Reporting directly to the Director of Advancement, the Development Assistant will be responsible for assisting with data management like data input, merging duplicate profiles, creating and sending thank you letters, various mailings, donor data reports, etc. The Development Assistant will help implement and execute details of fundraisers, special events, and keeping the office areas organized and inventoried. This position will help prepare for board meetings by preparing agendas, setting up the space, and cleaning up the area after the meetings are completed. Ability to maintain confidentiality is a must. Experience with Microsoft Office is needed. The Development Assistant should be an enthusiastic, solution-oriented team player who takes initiative and gets tasks done in a timely and organized manner in a fast-paced environment.

• Reports directly to the Director of Advancement
• Works closely with the Director of Advancement and Marketing Assistant
• Salaried – full time, 11-month position
• Paid vacation, school holidays

Assist the Director of Advancement with tasks such as:

• Donor data management
• Prepare for Board of Trustees meetings by printing board agendas, set up and clean up Kytle Theater before and after meetings, deliver food from the café to the Kytle
• Print and pass out promotional materials to classrooms- flyers, stickers, etc
• Print and fold programs for special events
• Assist the Director of Advancement and the Parents Association in planning details for events such as centerpieces, color schemes, etc.
• Arranging faculty in-service meals
• Booking shuttles for on-campus events
• Organize and maintain tablecloths
• Update and maintain binders that hold important information about each event or special occasion
• Gather and take historical information to the archives at LSUS
• Clean up and put away items after events
• Maintain Commons area coffee station
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits:

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

Application Process:

• All new hires are required to pass a criminal background check with the Louisiana Department of Education.
• Interested and qualified candidates are invited to visit the School’s website, www.Southfield-School.org and submit a letter of interest, a current resume and a list of both professional and personal references to: scooner@southfield-school.org. 

Southfield School in Shreveport, Louisiana, seeks an experienced professional to be Marketing Assistant. The school was established in 1934 and is an independent co-educational, PS2 through Eighth Grade School with a current enrollment of 416 students. It is a member of NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools) and accredited by ISAS (Independent Schools of the Southwest).

The Marketing Assistant will be primarily responsible for executing day-to-day marketing and communications needs. It requires excellent writing and communication skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office. Creative thinking with a keen eye for design that will appeal to our target audience is a must. Experience with Word Press is a plus. The Marketing Assistant will be responsible for maintaining the school’s brand and keeping marketing and promotional materials across all departments in adherence to the branding standards. This position is responsible for gathering content and posting to social media accounts like Facebook and Instagram, maintaining and posting to the school app, preparing and sending the Southfield Weekly, updating the school’s website as needed, and minor graphic design needs for things like programs, invitations, and posts for social media. The Marketing Assistant will be responsible for most internal and external communications with faculty and parents. Some public relations work will be needed such as press releases to local media outlets for select special events. Southfield School is looking for an enthusiastic, solution-oriented team player who takes initiative and gets tasks done in a timely and organized manner in a fast-paced environment.

• Reports directly to the Director of Advancement
• Works closely with the Director of Advancement and Development Assistant
• Salaried – full time
• Paid vacation, school holidays

Assist the Director of Advancement in tasks such as:

• Creating a comprehensive marketing plan
• Protecting the school’s brand
• Placing advertisements on various outlets including social media and traditional media
• Collaborating with other divisions and departments to assist with their marketing and communications needs
• Gathering and creating content for social media like photos and short videos
• Maintaining and posting to the school app
• Creating and sending the Southfield Weekly
• Designing and printing the school calendar
• Updating the school website
• Gathering and creating content for the summer magazine
• Preparing programs for events such as grade school plays and other special events
• Minor graphic design work for fundraisers and special events
• Scheduling and overseeing school photos and portraits
• Writing and submitting press releases to local media outlets
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits:

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

Application Process:

• All new hires are required to pass a criminal background check with the Louisiana Department of Education.
• Interested and qualified candidates are invited to visit the School’s website, www.Southfield-School.org and submit a letter of interest, a current resume and a list of both professional and personal references to: scooner@southfield-school.org.

Southfield School in Shreveport, Louisiana, seeks an experienced professional to serve as a Foreign Language classroom teacher. Qualified candidates for this position should have at least a bachelor’s degree in a foreign language (or a closely related field), current teaching certification, and at least three years of teaching experience.

In the role of foreign language teacher, you will be responsible for exposing students to multiple languages and cultures, building awareness of those cultures to develop a deep appreciation and motivation for future language studies. You will adjust lessons to enrich, challenge, and support your student’s individual needs and progressions. Also, you will be responsible for supervising your students in class, 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.
• 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.
• 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 expectations of the school regarding punctuality, timeliness, dress code, and confidentiality while also embracing and contributing to the life of the school beyond your instructional role.
• Demonstrate a professional, working proficiency in the language with an understanding of the cultures related to the language.
• Collaborate with preschool and lower school teachers in preparation for the Civilization Fair each year.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Foreign Language, Elementary Education, or Early Childhood Education
• 3-5 years in a related field, position
• K-12 Teaching certification
• Proficient in advanced technology skills

Benefits:

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

 Application Process:

• All new hires are required to pass a criminal background check with the Louisiana Department of Education.
• Interested and qualified candidates are invited to visit the school’s website, www.southfield-school.org, and then submit a cover letter, a current resume, a philosophy of education, and a list of both professional and personal references to: kcloutier@southfield-school.org.

Southfield School in Shreveport, Louisiana, seeks an experienced professional to serve as a middle school English teacher. Qualified candidates for this position should have at least a bachelor’s degree in education or English (or a closely related field) with current a middle school 4-8 or secondary English 6-12 certification, and have had at least three years of teaching experience.

In the role of the middle school English teacher, you will guide students as they develop an understanding and appreciation of literature. You will help students advance their written and verbal skills as you deliver lessons using a variety of differentiated instructional techniques that are appropriate to the academic level of students. In addition, you will formally communicate student progress multiple times of year through written reports, checklists, and parent conferences. 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 reading and writing development in middle school aged children.
• Incorporate best practices and pedagogy 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.
• 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 English or Education
• 3-5 years’ experience
• Certification in Middle School English (4-8) or Secondary English (6-12)

Benefits:

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

Application Process:

• All new hires are required to pass a criminal background check with the Louisiana Department of Education.
• Interested and qualified candidates are invited to visit the school’s website, www.southfield-school.org, and then submit a cover letter, a current resume, a philosophy of education, and a list of both professional and personal references to: kcloutier@southfield-school.org.