Employment

About The Bishop's School
The Bishop’s School was founded in 1909 as an independent Episcopal school. A coeducational college preparatory day school for 800 students in grades 6-12, Bishop's is located on a historic campus in the heart of La Jolla, just 10 miles north of downtown San Diego. With the student-teacher ratio at 9 to 1, Bishop’s is known for academic, artistic and athletic excellence while celebrating diversity and inclusion. The School draws from 65 zip codes and 75 middle and high schools throughout San Diego County and beyond. Students of color make up more than 43 percent of the student population and nearly $3 million is awarded in financial aid annually.

Staff

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  • Alumni Relations Coordinator

    Position: Alumni Relations Coordinator
    Department: Advancement
    Reports to: Director of Alumni Relations
    Non-Exempt, Full Time   
     
    Summary Description:  The Alumni Relations Coordinator is responsible for providing efficient and discreet administrative support for the Advancement Department to engage The Bishop’s School’s 8,000 strong alumni body, and support the fundraising efforts of the School.  This position assists with administrative and event functions necessary to sustain and grow a successful alumni and advancement volunteer culture and development program, and communication outreach to foster positive relationships between the Advancement Department and its alumni, students, parents, trustees, faculty, staff, donors and volunteers.
     
    Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree preferred and a minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience, or the equivalent combination of education and work experience in a mid-level administrative or similar support role.
     
    Essential Functions and Specific Duties:
     
    Coordinating Functions
    • Under the supervision of the Director of Alumni Relations, provide staff support for the communications, events and recent alumni committees of the Alumni Association Board; 
    • Manage the recruitment, training, support and recognition of alumni volunteers.
    • Serve as the lead event and communications coordinator for Alumni Association signature events,including the Ellen Browning Scripps Celebration, Reunion Weekend, Regional and Recent Alumni Events, Alumni Tailgate and Senior Salute.
    • Provide administrative support to the Faculty Advisor and Chaplain to execute and coordinate the annual Cum Laude and Baccalaureate ceremonies.
      • Coordinate alumni relations marketing through the alumni e-newsletter, email and social media, including Facebook and Instagram.
      • Maintain and update the alumni website content on the Bishop’s web pages. 
    Volunteers and Outreach
    • Respond to alumni volunteer requests for information, class lists, reports and other support as required.
    • Attend selected volunteer committee meetings and other events as requested, taking notes and assisting with follow up by maintaining a weekly schedule of action items and upcoming deadlines;
      • Provide administrative support for alumni volunteers and event committees as requested by the Director of Alumni Relations. 
    Administrative Functions
    • Provide administrative support for the Director of Alumni Relations in preparation for Alumni Association Board meetings, including coordinating facility/space arrangements, preparing and assembling materials and presentations, sending meeting reminders, and providing volunteer follow-up and support.
    • Prepare alumni mailings, event name tags and check-in materials, PowerPoint presentations donor letters, photo editing follow up and budget reports.
    • Prepare correspondence for invitation packets.
    • Produce alumni lists, reports, tracking, and mail merges utilizing Raiser’s Edge, Word and Excel.
    • Manage check and reimbursement requests, submitting vendor receipts and other appropriate paperwork to the Business Office; Assist the Director of Alumni Relations with daily correspondence, email, calendar management answering phones distributing mail/messages, and scheduling appointments and meetings with donors and volunteers.
    • Complete special projects and assignments as requested by the Chief Advancement Officeror Director of Alumni Relations.
    Marketing and Communications Functions
    • Assist with electronic alumni event communication (broadcast emails & Bishop’s website copy).
    • Facilitate the reminder process for alumni events and meetings, utilizing the telephone, email distributions, website messaging and social media updates.
    • Communicate with donors, trustees, alumni, parents, students, faculty and staff about Alumni Relations matters as requested by the Chief Advancement Officer and Director of Alumni Relations.
    To apply, interested candidates should submit a cover letter and résumé to resumes@bishops.com. 

  • Junior Varsity/Varsity Field Hockey Coach

    The Bishop's School is looking for a qualified varsity field hockey coach. Depending on the applicant's experience, there may be the possibility of being the head coach. Bishop's is also looking for an assistant junior varsity coach.  Please email Gary Hendrickson with questions.

  • Part-Time Childcare Instructor

    Summary Description:  The Bishop’s School Childcare Center is seeking a part-time/substitute teacher for preschool/infant/toddler care. Hours of the center are 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. 
     
    Skills & Abilities:
    • We are looking for candidates that are as passionate about the learning, growth and development of children in group care as we are.
    • Candidates should be caring, compassionate and respectful of all people.
    • Candidates will ensure the daily care of every child by following licensing guidelines and implementing program standards.
    • Candidates should maintain a fun and interactive classroom that is clean and organized.
    • Candidates should do what they do because they find children interesting, capable, competent learners ​and collaborators in life.
    Required Qualifications:
    • No less than 12 units in ECE, in addition to completing - or be currently enrolled in - the required Infant and toddler coursework.
    • Flexibility as to the hours and schedule of work (excellent opportunity for ECE Students with no prior experience) 
    • Must be at least 18 years of age
    If interested, please send your unofficial transcripts and resume to resumes@bishops.com.

Faculty

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Mission Statement
The Bishop's School is an academic community pursuing intellectual, artistic and athletic excellence in the context of the Episcopal tradition. We are dedicated to offering the highest quality education to a diverse student body and to fostering integrity, imagination, moral responsibility, and commitment to serving the larger community.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement
The Bishop’s School promotes an inclusive and compassionate community of students, faculty, staff, administrators, parents, trustees, and alumni. We honor and embrace diverse identities such as age, culture, ethnicity, family structure, gender and gender identity, group affiliation, national origin, physical and mental ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. Because diversity enriches the exchange of ideas, we foster a physically and emotionally safe environment in which different experiences, thoughts, and opinions are respectfully expressed and respectfully heard. Such an environment allows every individual to thrive in and contribute to our global community.
THE BISHOP’S SCHOOL     7607 La Jolla Boulevard     La Jolla, CA 92037     (858) 459-4021
The Bishop’s School is an independent, coeducational college-preparatory day school for students in grades six through twelve who live throughout San Diego County. Founded in 1909, the School is affiliated with the Episcopal church.