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Working at Sandia Prep

Strong faculty – Nationally recognized academic program
Teacher autonomy
Engaged faculty and a low student-teacher ratio
Professional development
Diverse and inclusive school community with a friendly atmosphere
No-cut athletics program; weekly advisory; activities program
Multi-cultural environment and local history; 340 days of sunshine per year; Southwestern ambiance
Sandia Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Open Positions at Sandia Prep

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There are 3 jobs available.

Director of College Counseling

Job Type: College Counseling

Location: Sandia Preparatory School

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Description:
Sandia Preparatory School seeks a full-time director of our college counseling program to lead our College Counseling team for the 2024-2025 school year and beyond. The successful candidate will have a positive, engaging personality, a vision for creating a rich college counseling program, and a passion for working with our students and faculty. Detailed job description below. To apply for this position, please click the button below to submit your cover letter and resume. No phone calls. Sandia Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity employer. Click here to apply. The successful candidate will have a positive, engaging personality, a vision for creating a rich college counseling program, and a passion for working with our students and faculty. Our team consists of the Director, the Associate Director, and the Registrar/College Counseling Coordinator. These three people collaborate closely while keeping apprised of the shifting college landscape. Additionally, our college counselors work thoughtfully with other administrators to provide support and design programming to prepare students for life after high school. The College Counseling team builds close relationships with each student and their family, focusing on truly knowing each individual. Job Responsibilities: Work with approximately 38 students in each class, discovering each student’s unique path and “right fit” after high school and then guiding the student and family through every aspect of the college search process, including application, acceptance, financial aid, and scholarships. Help students and families recognize and address social perceptions and emotional pressures associated with the college search, application, and admissions process. Write compelling, personalized counselor recommendations. Work with faculty members on correctly advising students and writing effective recommendation letters. Design college counseling and “life post-high school” programming, then organize and execute events accordingly. Ideas could include college application workshops, SCOIR trainings, financial aid and scholarship presentations, transition to college workshops, exploring gap year options, hosting alumni and parent college panels, college speaker events, case studies, caring for one’s mental health during transitions, and navigating college and life resources. Stay abreast of current admissions and counseling trends through reading and research, maintaining membership in and attending professional associations and conferences, representing the school at campus visits, tours, and fly-ins, and networking extensively with college admissions and college counseling colleagues. Work closely with the Registrar/College Counseling Coordinator on college board testing, database management for SCOIR, manage college admissions rep visits, teacher recommendations, and transcript submissions for necessary reports. Track alumni journeys and success through relational efforts, as well as quantitative and qualitative data collection. Enthusiastically participate in the full life of the school and build relationships with faculty and students by being a grade-level advisor, visiting classes, attending faculty meetings and in-services, being present on campus and at assemblies, and when possible, taking part in other school activities and events.

Description:

Sandia Preparatory School seeks a full-time director of our college counseling program to lead our College Counseling team for the 2024-2025 school year and beyond. The successful candidate will have a positive, engaging personality, a vision for creating a rich college counseling program, and a passion for working with our students and faculty.

Detailed job description below.

To apply for this position, please click the button below to submit your cover letter and resume. No phone calls. Sandia Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Click here to apply.

The successful candidate will have a positive, engaging personality, a vision for creating a rich college counseling program, and a passion for working with our students and faculty. Our team consists of the Director, the Associate Director, and the Registrar/College Counseling Coordinator. These three people collaborate closely while keeping apprised of the shifting college landscape. Additionally, our college counselors work thoughtfully with other administrators to provide support and design programming to prepare students for life after high school. The College Counseling team builds close relationships with each student and their family, focusing on truly knowing each individual.

Job Responsibilities:

Work with approximately 38 students in each class, discovering each student’s unique path and “right fit” after high school and then guiding the student and family through every aspect of the college search process, including application, acceptance, financial aid, and scholarships.
Help students and families recognize and address social perceptions and emotional pressures associated with the college search, application, and admissions process.
Write compelling, personalized counselor recommendations.
Work with faculty members on correctly advising students and writing effective recommendation letters.
Design college counseling and “life post-high school” programming, then organize and execute events accordingly. Ideas could include college application workshops, SCOIR trainings, financial aid and scholarship presentations, transition to college workshops, exploring gap year options, hosting alumni and parent college panels, college speaker events, case studies, caring for one’s mental health during transitions, and navigating college and life resources.
Stay abreast of current admissions and counseling trends through reading and research, maintaining membership in and attending professional associations and conferences, representing the school at campus visits, tours, and fly-ins, and networking extensively with college admissions and college counseling colleagues.
Work closely with the Registrar/College Counseling Coordinator on college board testing, database management for SCOIR, manage college admissions rep visits, teacher recommendations, and transcript submissions for necessary reports.
Track alumni journeys and success through relational efforts, as well as quantitative and qualitative data collection.
Enthusiastically participate in the full life of the school and build relationships with faculty and students by being a grade-level advisor, visiting classes, attending faculty meetings and in-services, being present on campus and at assemblies, and when possible, taking part in other school activities and events.

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Choral Teacher & Music Director

Job Type: Performing Arts

Location: Sandia Preparatory School

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Description:
Sandia Preparatory School is seeking an energetic, committed individual interested in joining our Performing Arts Department as a part-time Choral Teacher and Music Director. This creative individual will lead choir classes as well as collaborate with their peers to coordinate musical productions and concerts. The qualified candidate will be well-versed in vocal techniques and music theory and must have a passion for teaching music. Detailed job description below. To apply for this position, please click the button below to submit your cover letter and resume. No phone calls. Sandia Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity employer. Click here to apply. Under the guidance of the Department Chair of the Performing Arts Department, this position works closely with the production team to present concerts and musicals, as well as teach choir classes. Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Plan and conduct choral/music rehearsals to prepare students for performances and All-State. Select appropriate choral music repertoire based on the skill level and interests of the choir students. Teach vocal techniques, music theory, sight-reading, and other relevant skills to choir students. Lead vocal warm-ups and exercises to improve singing abilities and vocal range. Coordinate and collaborate with other department members, school administrators, and staff for choral performances, musicals, and other related events. Organize and conduct musical performances, All-State, concerts, and competitions for the choir. Provide feedback and guidance to choir students to help them improve their singing abilities. Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages teamwork, discipline, and creativity. Manage administrative tasks related to the class/performances, such as scheduling rehearsals, communicating with parents, and maintaining music library and equipment. Stay current with trends in choral music education and attend professional development opportunities to improve teaching skills. Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master's degree in music education, choral conducting, or a related field preferred. Knowledge of choral music repertoire, vocal techniques, musical theater, and music theory. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Patience, creativity, and passion for teaching music. Ability to work with students of different skill levels and backgrounds. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Description:

Sandia Preparatory School is seeking an energetic, committed individual interested in joining our Performing Arts Department as a part-time Choral Teacher and Music Director. This creative individual will lead choir classes as well as collaborate with their peers to coordinate musical productions and concerts. The qualified candidate will be well-versed in vocal techniques and music theory and must have a passion for teaching music.

Detailed job description below.

To apply for this position, please click the button below to submit your cover letter and resume. No phone calls. Sandia Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Click here to apply.

Under the guidance of the Department Chair of the Performing Arts Department, this position works closely with the production team to present concerts and musicals, as well as teach choir classes.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Plan and conduct choral/music rehearsals to prepare students for performances and All-State.
Select appropriate choral music repertoire based on the skill level and interests of the choir students.
Teach vocal techniques, music theory, sight-reading, and other relevant skills to choir students.
Lead vocal warm-ups and exercises to improve singing abilities and vocal range.
Coordinate and collaborate with other department members, school administrators, and staff for choral performances, musicals, and other related events.
Organize and conduct musical performances, All-State, concerts, and competitions for the choir.
Provide feedback and guidance to choir students to help them improve their singing abilities.
Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages teamwork, discipline, and creativity.
Manage administrative tasks related to the class/performances, such as scheduling rehearsals, communicating with parents, and maintaining music library and equipment.
Stay current with trends in choral music education and attend professional development opportunities to improve teaching skills.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in music education, choral conducting, or a related field preferred.
Knowledge of choral music repertoire, vocal techniques, musical theater, and music theory.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Patience, creativity, and passion for teaching music.
Ability to work with students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

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Technical Theater Teacher

Job Type: Performing Arts

Location: Sandia Preparatory School

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Description:
Sandia Preparatory School is seeking an energetic, committed individual interested in joining our Performing Arts Department as a full-time Technical Theater Teacher in the fall. This person will collaborate with the production team and students to present musical productions and concerts. The qualified candidate will be well-versed in constructing sets, managing shows, and everything from lighting to carpentry. This position also teaches two technical classes. You will find the department and the school a place to grow your ideas and expand your experiences in teaching and learning. Click here for a detailed job description. To apply for this position, please click the button below to submit your cover letter and resume. No phone calls. Sandia Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity employer. Click here to apply.

Description:

Sandia Preparatory School is seeking an energetic, committed individual interested in joining our Performing Arts Department as a full-time Technical Theater Teacher in the fall. This person will collaborate with the production team and students to present musical productions and concerts. The qualified candidate will be well-versed in constructing sets, managing shows, and everything from lighting to carpentry. This position also teaches two technical classes. You will find the department and the school a place to grow your ideas and expand your experiences in teaching and learning.

Click here for a detailed job description.

To apply for this position, please click the button below to submit your cover letter and resume. No phone calls. Sandia Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Click here to apply.

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