High School Science Lab Tech, Support and Yearbook Advisor (Redmond)

Job Title*: Upper School/High School Science Lab Tech, Support and Yearbook Advisor Position Type: (Exempt or Non-Exempt): Non-exempt, Part-time Reports to: Upper School Division Head Closing Date: When Filled Start Date: ASAP Location: Redmond, WA Pay Range: $23.50/hr. for Science Lab Tech + $7,000 Stipend for Yearbook Advisor Benefits: • Employee Assistance Program • Discounted School Lunches • Costco Membership Reimbursement • Passport Discount Program Application: ONLY Accepted at https://www.tbcs.org/employment; to view our school profile, go to https://www.tbcs.org/academics/college-advising/school-profile. Do you find fulfillment in contributing to something larger than yourself, creating a lasting impact? Do you enjoy being part of a Christian community united in a common goal? Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of students directly in the classroom or through a supporting role? Read on to find out more about our amazing school! The Bear Creek School is a classical Christian School for preschool – grade 12. We are a nondenominational, private, day school accredited by the Northwest Association of Independent Schools. At The Bear Creek School, a Christian classical education serves as a powerful framework for teaching and inspiring students and introducing them to the great minds, great works, great events, great discoveries, and great art of the centuries. We believe knowledge which endures is worth student attention; we believe studying minds of the past helps us understand and shape our future; we believe wisdom is developed by reflectively considering ideas in light of the Christian worldview. The school’s mission is to provide a high-quality, Christian liberal arts education in a nurturing environment that will enable each student to become the individual God intends. Please see our website, www.tbcs.org, for additional information. Your Role. The Bear Creek School is currently seeking to add a member to our Upper School team! The role of the Science Lab Tech and Support individual is to support the education of students through a variety of duties so that student learning and teacher instruction is maximized. Additionally, this role also includes the responsibility as Yearbook Advisor. The Yearbook Advisor provides advice, expertise, direction, and supervision to yearbook students as well as monitors progress towards the overall yearbook goal and oversees publication of the yearbook. As a member of The Bear Creek School, you belong to a vibrant preschool - grade 12 community fully committed to the mission of our school. Why you should work at The Bear Creek School. Bear Creek is a vibrant community of faculty and staff committed to the mission, offering many ways for students and adults to learn, play, and serve together in an inclusive, caring environment. At The Bear Creek School, a Christian classical education serves as a powerful framework for teaching and inspiring students. You can support the mission of Bear Creek by joining our student support team! We are seeking an individual who will: • Science Lab Tech and Support Role o Order chemicals and kits o Prepare solutions for chemistry and biology labs as requested o Dispose of chemical and biological waste throughout the year including end-of-year hazardous waste and non-hazardous waste o Maintain an inventory of science lab materials including quantities and labeling and report to the Fire Marshall as requested o Maintain the Material Safety Data Sheets notebook so that it aligns with the inventory o Supervise students during lunch and process Lunchtab requests o Supervise and monitor students including proctoring assessments o Substitute for teachers as needed • Yearbook Role o Develop student organization and leadership skills o Help develop the capabilities and talents of yearbook staff o Inspire journalism, design, and photography skills o Timely publication of the school yearbook o Give examples of excellence in design or photography o Explore ways to expand the idea and scope of yearbook to the general population o Mentor and supervise student editors o Provide administrative support o Review and approve all yearbook content before publication o Help student editors organize and run yearbook class during JanTerm o Maintain clear and consistent communication with student editors and yearbook publication representative o Create and maintain an active calendar of publication deadlines o Prepare weekly plans o Maintain classroom management conducive to learning o Inform Division Head and parents of student’s academic or behavioral difficulties and work together as a team to plan and implement success strategies if needed o Keep accurate attendance records o Complete progress and grade reports for each student in a timely manner using school guidelines o Keep accurate and detailed records of each student’s progress to substantiate reports o Collaborate with Office of Marketing and Communications to ensure all details of the yearbook meet the school’s marketing and logo guidelines o Request authorization for all expenditures o Dress in a professional manner o Keep classroom neat and pleasant in appearance The successful individual in this position will: • Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. • Take initiative. • Execute tasks independently when needed and work cooperatively with a team regularly. Required Experience and Education: • High school diploma required • Experience in best practices for mixing chemicals for chemistry instruction • Experience with digital photography/design skills • Ability to relate well with students • Ability to nurture student leadership skills • Knowledge of photojournalism • Familiarity or experience with classical Christian education preferred • Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft 365 • Hold CPR/AED/First Aid certification (with epinephrine autoinjector supplement) or obtain certification within 90 days of employment start date • Currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer (sponsorship is not available for this position) It's more than a Job. As a part of our community, you also need to: • Be able to positively support the school’s policies and practices and work collaboratively in a professional organization. • Be truthful, positive, and purposeful when communicating with others. • Be able to use strong written and oral communication skills to transfer thoughts and express ideas. • Be flexible and adaptable in dealing with new, different, or changing requirements. • Maintain confidentiality and security of information. • Hold self and others accountable to accomplish results. • Be effective in handling multiple concurrent tasks. • Be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite, ability to learn and work with the school’s integrated data-based software package as needed. • Adhere to biblical standards in all areas of conduct. You must meet the following physical requirements. • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer • Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times • Work in a traditional climate-controlled office environment with occasional visits between campus buildings, requiring exposure throughout the day to the outside elements • Ability to reach low and high shelves • Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time • Ability to move freely about the classroom To apply or view all jobs at The Bear Creek School go to https://www.tbcs.org/employment. Disclaimers The Bear Creek School is an equal opportunity employer. All employees of The Bear Creek School must agree to carry out their responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with The Bear Creek School’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Employee Handbook, and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with biblical standards. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful outcome of a criminal background check. The above job posting is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of all jobs at The Bear Creek School. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who cannot perform the essential functions of the position, even with reasonable accommodations, or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees and students.