Careers

To Apply: Email resume and cover letter to AdmissionsManagerJob@anconaschool.org

The Ancona School (Ancona) is an independent school located in Chicago's historic Hyde Park Kenwood community, educating students 3 years old through 8th grade. Since our founding in 1962, Ancona has been dedicated to diversity in both our community and our curriculum, which draws upon the Montessori and Progressive Education models. Social justice education is the cornerstone of Ancona's mission as a school; it informs what we teach and how we teach it. At every grade level, Ancona students learn to identify inequality and are empowered to address injustice in the world.

At Ancona, we seek diversity in our faculty and staff to broaden students' academic experience and to enrich our school community. Ancona is looking for individuals who will contribute to our social justice mission and embrace the rich diversity of our school and city as we prepare our students for an increasingly complex world. Candidates must be sensitive to the needs of, and possess an interest in, working in a school community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and disability status.

This is a part-time position.

The Ancona School is seeking a part-time Admissions Manager to perform various admissions duties and play a vital role in recruiting and selecting mission-appropriate students. This includes attending school fairs, visiting partner schools, establishing ongoing contact with prospective students, reviewing student applications, conducting student interviews, participating in admissions committee decisions for all applicants, and assisting in the execution of special events and receptions on and off campus. They will support prospective students and their families through the admissions process and become proficient in using technology to manage office recordkeeping and correspondence (Blackbaud & Clarity).

 

Auxiliary Program Staff are responsible for supervising groups of children ages 3-14 and planning non-facilitator-led programs during Aftercare, Ancona Extra (school days off), and select evening events. Auxiliary Program Staff work closely with the Director of Auxiliary Programs, as well as other educators, administrators, and program facilitators.

During the summer months, the Summer Counselor will take on additional responsibilities to ensure a safe, engaging, and enriching camp experience for students enrolled in Ancona Summer.