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Dana Hall values each faculty and staff member and the distinct expertise and perspective she or he contributes to Dana Hall community. Dana Hall employees are talented individuals who thrive in a setting that supports each individual’s learning style and encourages risk-taking. Working collaboratively, they guide each student to grow into the best possible version of herself.

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  • Barn Maintenance Staff ( Part-Time )

    Dana Hall School seeks candidates for the position of Barn Maintenance Staff (Part-time).

    The individual in this position will be accountable for:
    • Identifying and addressing the maintenance needs at the Equestrian Center on a regular basis
    • Routine machinery and vehicle maintenance
    • Maintaining the building and grounds at the Equestrian Center

    Previous horse experience is not required.

    Candidates must be self-motivated and able to work independently with a demonstrated eagerness to understand all aspects of the mechanical and operational matters of the barn. Physical requirements include an ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time, as well as an ability to lift, carry, and move 50 pounds repeatedly. Candidates must read, speak and understand English, as well as have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and an ability to drive a dump truck and tractor.

    This is a twelve-month, part-time position (20 hours/week) reporting to the Director of the Karen Stives ’68 Equestrian Center. Days and hours will vary.

    Dana Hall seeks candidates who will contribute to and are committed to diversity and multicultural educational practices.

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  • Barn Staff

    Dana Hall School seeks candidates for the position of Barn Staff.
     
    The individual in this position will be accountable for:
    • Contributing to the maintenance, health, and proper care of school and boarder horses
    • Feeding, watering, mucking, turning out and providing proper care of horses
    • Assisting with Equestrian Center facilities and grounds maintenance and upkeep to ensure a clean and safe environment
    • Assisting with veterinary visits. as needed
    • Assisting students with tacking, as needed
    • Assisting with longeing, as needed
    • Dragging rings, as needed
    • Operating dump truck, as needed
    • Completing additional duties assigned by the Director and Barn Manager
     
    Previous horse experience is preferred but not required.
     
    Candidates must be self-motivated and able to work independently with a demonstrated eagerness to understand all aspects of the mechanical and operational matters of the barn.  Physical requirements include an ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time, as well as an ability to lift, carry, and move 50 pounds repeatedly.  Candidates must read, speak and understand English, as well as have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and an ability to drive a dump truck and tractor.
     
    This is a twelve-month, full-time position reporting to the Director of the Karen Stives ’68 Equestrian Center.  Days and hours will vary.
     
    Dana Hall seeks candidates who will contribute to and are committed to diversity and multicultural educational practices.

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  • Cook

    Dana Hall School seeks candidates for the position of Cook. Dana Hall School is a boarding and day college preparatory school for girls grades 5 through 12. The 482 students come from 13 states and 15 countries. 
     
    The individual in this position will be accountable for:
    • Preparing and presenting a variety of hot and cold foods following standardized department recipes in quantities planned in advance using a variety of preparation methods.
    • Determining daily kitchen work load, making daily job assignments, and overseeing the work of all cooks and other kitchen personnel.
    • Evaluating, producing, coordinating, and executing catered events on campus, as needed.
    • Evaluating finished products to ensure quality, as well as addressing sub-quality production and presentation by analyzing problems and implementing solutions in collaboration with the Director of Dining Services and Sous Chef.
    • Working in all areas of the kitchen, as needed, but primarily in hot food production with a focus on serving the best quality product to our guests.
    • Utilizing inventory on a regular basis while communicating food and equipment needs to the Director of Dining Services, Sous Chef, and Receiver in order to ensure all products and supplies are ordered and scheduled for timely delivery for production needs.
    • Researching, developing, testing, and adjusting recipes for all production areas along with the Sous Chef.
    • Work with the Director of Dining Services, Sous Chef and Production Chef on the development of current and new staff.
    • Overall kitchen sanitation and food safety practices, keeping general workers on task, and assigning side work and equipment maintenance duties to kitchen personnel.
    • Implementing food safety guidelines and ensuring completion of service records.
    • Coordinating and expediting food preparation from the kitchen and action stations, while ensuring safe food handling and on-time production according to established procedures.
    • Planning and executing production and presentation for assigned meals, including designing and executing buffet presentation.
    • Overseeing kitchen operations in the absence of the Sous Chef and Production Chef.
    • Collaborating with the Director of Dining Services, Sous Chef, and culinary team to fulfill the culinary goals of the unit by facilitating the implementation of management initiatives in the kitchen and exceeding customer expectations.
     
    Candidates should have: an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent combination of a completed culinary program and experience; 5-7 years of experience in planning and preparing hot and cold foods for service and coordinating the work of a culinary crew in a restaurant, hotel or institutional operation; expertise and/or high level of interest in various cuisines and cooking methods, quantity food preparation, batch cooking, and general culinary techniques and skills with demonstrated mastery of all cooking methods; practical experience leading a kitchen crew in a logical, efficient and fair manner; coaching and training culinary skills and techniques; designing plate and buffet presentations and developing recipes and menus; a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of kitchen sanitation and food safety practices and ability to enforce safe food handling guidelines; a willingness to be a team player who is held accountable for the quality of products produced by others, for meeting tight deadlines, and for contributing to the success of all kitchen and action station production; an ability to implement culinary goals in the unit while working closely with the Director of Dining Services, Sous Chef, and Production Chef.  Candidates must read, speak and understand English and have a working knowledge of basic math, be customer-service sensitive and hospitality-oriented, as well as have certification in ServSafe, CPR, and anti-choking procedures.  Other requirements include an ability to be customer-service sensitive and to provide a hospitable environment for the entire Dana Hall community and its guests. Physical requirements include an ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time, as well as an ability to lift, carry, and move 50 pounds repeatedly.
     
    This is a 12-month, full-time position reporting to the Director of Dining Services and Sous Chef. This position will include nights and weekends. Flexibility is required.  
     
    Dana Hall seeks candidates who will contribute to and are committed to diversity and multicultural educational practices.

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  • Dining Service Attendant

    Dana Hall School seeks candidates for the position of Dining Service Attendant. 

    The individual in this position will be accountable for:
    • Demonstrating a focus on customer service by anticipating needs and accommodating requests, as well as seeking to assist and accommodate customers to promote a pleasant dining experience
    • Consistently greeting, welcoming and interacting with customers in a warm and friendly manner to promote an atmosphere of hospitality
    • Prepping and stocking products for the current shift and next shift and proactively preparing for busy periods
    • Setting up and/or breaking down assigned food service stations in an efficient and sanitary manner
    • Preparing, assembling, and/or serving various foods and beverages in a professional manner
    • Coordinating and expediting food preparation from the kitchen and action stations, as well as ensuring safe food handling and on-time production according to established procedures
    • Planning and executing the production and presentation for assigned meals including designing and executing buffet presentation
    • Keeping assigned food service stations and storage areas properly cleaned, fresh and full
    • Brewing coffee, maintaining all beverage machines, toasters, panini machines and other equipment
    • Assisting the culinary staff with basic food service tasks such as light cooking and food preparation, garnishing, and food display
    • Ensuring that all products used are fresh and within the specific usage period
    • Communicating with management and cooks about the quality and quantity of products in service.
    • Being knowledgeable about the ingredients and preparation methods of the foods served, especially with regards to the presence of potential allergens
    • Evaluating, producing, coordinating, and executing catered events on campus, as needed
    • Delivering and providing table service and other related tasks for special events
    • Following overall kitchen sanitation and food safety practices
    • Assisting with ware washing, as assigned
    • Alerting dining team members of any outdated or spoiled products, those not at proper temperature, or products that do not appear appetizing
    • Performing general cleaning tasks in accordance with the accepted food service sanitation standards that are assigned as part of the daily housekeeping and sanitation schedules and accurately completing service records
    • Executing all other related duties, as assigned, including a variety of food service related tasks in support of dining operations based on daily and seasonal demand
     
    Candidates should have: a minimum of one year planning, preparing, and serving hot and cold foods for service; a demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision in a logical, efficient and productive manner; flexibility and willingness to learn and perform various tasks, as needed; a high school diploma or GED; the ability to read, speak, and understand English fluently; demonstrated basic math skills, including food service weights and measures and be able to read and understand receiving lists, packaging labels and vendor invoices; the ability to lift, carry, and move at least 30 lbs. repeatedly; tolerance for standing, walking, lifting, and performing repetitive physical tasks;; the ability to be a team player who is willing to be held accountable for the quality of products, for meeting tight deadlines, and for contributing to the success of all kitchen and other production; the ability to be customer-service focused with an ability to implement and maintain the goals of the operation and shift priorities when situations arise; ServSafe certification (preferred but, not required).  Candidates must enjoy a high degree of customer (internal, external) contact and have a friendly, and helpful attitude. All Dining Staff team members must be customer service focused and willing to provide the best service to all of our customers.
     
    This is a 12-month, full-time position reporting to the Director of Dining Services. A rotating schedule will frequently include nights and weekends with possible overtime based on business demands. All hours are subject to change, and may be adjusted to meet business demands.    
     
    Dana Hall seeks candidates who will contribute to and are committed to diversity and multicultural educational practices.

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  • IT Associate – Technical Support Coordinator

    Dana Hall School seeks candidates for the position of IT Associate – Technical Support Coordinator. The individual in this position will be accountable for:
     
    • Providing Tier I technical phone, email and walk-in support to the Dana Hall community for software and hardware problems 
    • Addressing Windows and macOS hardware and software issues 
    • Supporting iOS devices as a key resource for the School’s 1:1 iPad program
    • Addressing matters of network connectivity, including wired and wireless configurations
    • Assisting in the deployment and configurations for Cisco VOIP phones, speakers, and other devices as well as printers
    • Supporting audio/visual systems on campus, as well as providing coordination, setup, and support of audio/visual equipment for presentations, lectures, and other major events on campus in conjunction with the School’s Special Events staff as needed.
    • Assisting in the deployment and installation of hardware and software, as well as contributing to the training of end-users
    • Providing other duties, as assigned
     
    Successful candidates will be creative, curious, professional, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and productive, as well as have a strong work ethic and an ability to work effectively and multi-task in an active school environment. Candidates should have an ability to work collaboratively and independently. This position works in coordination with the other professional staff within the School’s Technology Department.  
     
    Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a technical-related field. A working knowledge of Google Apps management is preferred. Experience and knowledge in live sound and projection, as well as experience with presentation software such as PowerPoint and Keynote, is desired. Candidates must be able to remain seated for extended periods of time, as well as lift and move computer and peripheral equipment up to 60 lbs. Periodic evening and weekend hours are to be expected.
     
    This is a 12-month, full-time position reporting to the Director of Information Systems.  
     
    Dana Hall seeks candidates who will contribute to and are committed to diversity and multicultural educational practices.

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  • Lifeguard ( Part-Time )

    Dana Hall School seeks candidates for the position of Lifeguard (Part Time).  The individual in this position will be accountable for:
    • Ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals using and visiting the Shipley Center Pool
    • Responding to the needs of pool visitors
    • Working with a team to provide a safe pool environment
     
    Hours include Mondays: 7 a.m.-9 a.m., Tuesdays: 7 a.m.-7:45 a.m., Wednesdays: 6 a.m.-7:45 a.m., Thursdays: 7 a.m.-8:15 a.m., Fridays 6 a.m.-7:45 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Candidates must have lifeguard and CPR certifications.  
     
    This is a ten-month, part-time position reporting to the Director of Summer Programs.
     
    Dana Hall seeks candidates who will contribute to and are committed to diversity and multicultural educational practices.

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  • Weekend Nurse ( Part-Time )

    Dana Hall School seeks candidates for the position of Weekend School Nurse (Part-Time). The individual in this position will be accountable for:
     
    • Managing student health needs including medications, episodic care, wellness needs
    • Providing associated documentation and appropriate communications regarding student care
    • Utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
    • Medication management
    • Developing and implementing of individual health plans
    • Coordinating medical emergency responses 
    • Routine school medical management of student illnesses  
    • Maintaining school records via Magnus EMR
    • Collaborating with the school personnel to ensure the safety and well-being of the students
     
    This is a 10-month, part-time position from late August through mid-June. The nurse in this position will work twice per month on Saturdays and Sundays every other weekend (10-2) excluding holidays and school closures.  Candidates must be an RN with licensure in the state of Massachusetts, as well as have current CPR certification.
     
    Dana Hall seeks candidates who will contribute to and are committed to diversity and multicultural educational practices.

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Coaching

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  • Head Varsity Soccer Coach

    Dana Hall School is seeking a varsity soccer coach for the 2020 fall season (from late August to November). This is a part-time position with responsibilities on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays starting at 3:30 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays starting at 2:00 p.m., and occasional Saturdays. Experience coaching girls at the high school or college level is required and teaching experience is preferred.

    Dana Hall seeks candidates who will contribute to and are committed to diversity and multicultural educational practices.

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  • Lifeguard Instructor (Part-time)

    Dana Hall School seeks candidates for the position of Swim Instructor (part-time). The individual in this position will be accountable for:
    • Providing instruction for students that will culminate in lifeguard certification from the American Red Cross.
    Candidates must have experience providing lifeguard certification, as well as have current CPR certification.

    This a part-time position from March 24 through May 18 on Wednesdays and Fridays from 2:30-4:00 p.m. reporting to the Director of Athletics, Health, and Wellness.

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  • Middle School A Lacrosse Head Coach

    Dana Hall School is seeking a middle school A lacrosse head coach for the 2020 spring season (from March through May). This is a part-time position with responsibilities on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays starting at 2:15 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays starting at 2 p.m., and occasional Saturdays. Experience coaching girls at the youth, high school, or college level is required and teaching experience is preferred.

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  • Middle School A Tennis Head Coach

    Dana Hall School is seeking a middle school A tennis head coach for the 2020 spring season (from March through May). This is a part-time position with responsibilities on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays starting at 2:15 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays starting at 2 p.m., and occasional Saturdays. Experience coaching girls at the youth, high school, or college level is required and teaching experience is preferred.

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  • Middle School B Tennis Head Coach

    Dana Hall School is seeking a middle school A tennis head coach for the 2020 spring season (from March through May). This is a part-time position with responsibilities on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays starting at 2:15 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays starting at 2 p.m., and occasional Saturdays. Experience coaching girls at the youth, high school, or college level is required and teaching experience is preferred.


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  • Varsity Field Hockey Assistant Coach

    Dana Hall School is seeking a varsity field hockey assistant coach for the 2020 fall season (from late August to November). This is a part-time position that offers operational and recruiting support to the head coach with responsibilities on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays starting at 3:30 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays starting at 2:00 p.m., and occasional Saturdays. Experience coaching girls at the high school or college level is required and teaching experience is preferred.  
     
    Dana Hall seeks candidates who will contribute to and are committed to diversity and multicultural educational practices.

  • Varsity Lacrosse Goalie Coach

    Dana Hall School is seeking a varsity lacrosse goalie coach for the 2020 spring season (from March through May). This is a part-time position with responsibilities on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays starting at 3:30 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays starting at 2 p.m., and occasional Saturdays. Experience coaching girls at the youth, high school, or college level is required and teaching experience is preferred.

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  • Varsity Softball Assistant Coach

    Dana Hall School is seeking a varsity softball assistant coach for the 2020 spring season (from March through May). This is a part-time position with responsibilities on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays starting at 3:30 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays starting at 2 p.m., and occasional Saturdays. Experience coaching girls at the youth, high school, or college level is required and teaching experience is preferred.


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Dana Hall strives to provide employees access to opportunities for growth and professional development, and to enhance and expand our ability to hire, retain, develop, and promote a diverse workforce.

Dana Hall School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dana Hall School seeks to reflect in its faculty and staff the diversity present within the student body.

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  • Blue Key Club

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  • Middle Eastern Studies

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  • Caroline

    "Middle Eastern Studies has been my favorite Dana Hall class because both the teacher and the discussions always kept me engaged and excited to learn more."
    -Caroline

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