Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunities
Full Time International Junior High School Teacher (Math, Science, English and History Positions)
St. Bede Academy Sister School:
Kinglee School, 55 Guoji Road, Zhengzhou, China
Compensation Package Includes:
Base annual salary of $50,000 - $70,000 USD
Fully paid health insurance
On-campus housing
Lunch and Dinner daily
Chinese language lessons
Round trip airfare
Cultural excursions
Duties:
Teaching junior high school Math, Science, English or History, providing Reading interventions during instruction. The full-time teacher will be responsible for all aspects of a classroom: planning and executing engaging lessons, working collaboratively with other staff members, grading and recording assignments, and managing student behavior, among other duties. The ideal candidate will have a student-centered approach to learning, high levels of flexibility, initiative and creativity, strong communication skills, and display a passion for global education. Classes are taught 100% in English as students are prepared to continue their high school studies in the United States.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree required. Professional educator license with appropriate endorsements preferred. ESL or Reading Specialist endorsement preferred, but not required. Applicants must be native English speakers. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Start Date/Duration:
August 1, 2024. One and two-year contracts available.
How to Apply:
Please email cover letter and current resume to Principal Nick McLaughlin. Email address: nmclaughlin@st-bede.com
School Description:
Kinglee is an international school in Zhengzhou, China, which spans from pre-k to 8th grade. Kinglee Junior High School sets academic foundations for our students to meet the demands of a full American curriculum. Students in grades 7 & 8 are enrolled in a dual curriculum of both Chinese and English coursework. After completing 8th grade, students matriculate to St. Bede Academy in Peru, Illinois, USA and must meet the demands of a full American college-preparatory high school curriculum.
Development Director
Job Description
Under the supervision of the Director of Mission Advancement and Major Gifts, the Development Director is charged with comprehensive responsibilities for planning and execution of all aspects of fundraising, including event planning, communication, and alumni and donor engagement. The Development Director is expected to support the overall mission and vision of St. Bede Abbey and St. Bede Academy through strategic planning and creativity that reflects excellent communication, vision, integrity, impeccable moral character, and commitment to the institutional values.
Essential Responsibilities
· Foster an intentional, formalized development plan that is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of St. Bede Abbey and St. Bede Academy.
· Develop and execute implementation of all fundraising initiatives and programs including, but not limited to, St. Bede Fund, Special Gifts, Matching Gifts and Grant Writing
· Manage and research matching gift opportunities to increase annual matching gift dollars in all areas
· Be a driving force behind strategies and efforts focused on engaging the Saint Bede community and increasing donor base and revenues.
· Directly solicit and close gifts from donors and maintain relationships through mail, email, phone, and in-person contacts on behalf of Saint Bede.
· Identify, engage and cultivate alumni and friends of Saint Bede.
· Plan, produce and disseminate solicitations to St. Bede’s giving community.
· Foster collaboration, motivate and empower team members to achieve priorities and goals.
· Guide marketing and communication, building on St. Bede brand recognition.
· Data management and analysis of donor database, constituency lists, files and giving records
· Keep records of all real-time interactions with potential donors and gifts including gift processing and acknowledgement
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
· Three to five years experience with proven results in non-profit development, fundraising or marketing
· Knowledge of, and an appreciation for private catholic education
· Excellent communication and organizational skills
· Experience with business management, development and/or relationship building, customer service, sales and/or solicitation
Experience with donor software, event management software and grant writing a plus
Contact
Please send CV and cover letter to epostula@st-bede.com