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Are you energized by building relationships with people and being part of something meaningful? Do you enjoy making things happen behind the scenes while also engaging with a vibrant, mission-driven community?

The Grayson School is seeking an Advancement Associate to support the work of the Advancement Office. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, personable, and eager to contribute to a growing school community. The Advancement Associate will work directly with the Head of Advancement and play a key role in advancing fundraising efforts, events, and community engagement initiatives.

This is a hands-on, collaborative role with significant opportunity to learn and grow in school advancement. You’ll gain meaningful, real-world experience while contributing to a start-up nonprofit that is making a tangible impact and experiencing exciting growth and momentum.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic and mission-driven school, working closely with leadership and gaining exposure to all aspects of advancement. Ideal for someone early in their career or looking to grow into development, communications, or nonprofit work, this role offers the chance to build valuable skills while helping to advance a school community doing deeply important work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide day-to-day support to the Head of Advancement across all initiatives
• Assist with planning and execution of events, including the GROW Gala and other community and donor events
• Communicate with families, donors, and community members in a professional and warm manner with tact and discretion
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date constituent records in Veracross
• Enter and process gifts, track donations, and support basic reporting needs
• Draft and send donor acknowledgments, including thank-you notes and letters
• Support outreach efforts, including emails, invitations, and follow-ups
• Assist with annual fund and other fundraising efforts through coordination and organization
• Support logistics for meetings, events, and advancement projects
• Pitch in where needed—this is a role for someone flexible and ready to help across all areas

YOU MUST BE:

• A strong communicator with excellent verbal and written skills
• Comfortable interacting with a wide range of people, including families, donors, faculty, and trustees
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to manage multiple tasks and follow through on deadlines
• Positive, professional, and dependable
• A team player who is also comfortable taking direction and executing independently
• Social, approachable, and confident representing the school in a public-facing ro

 YOU MUST HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree (or relevant experience)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Comfort with data entry, database management, and attention to detail
• Ability to stay organized and manage multiple priorities
• Comfort with technology and willingness to learn systems like Veracross
• Required clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse, FBI, etc.) prior to start

IT WOULD BE AWESOME IF:

• Experience with Veracross or another CRM/database
• Experience in events, communications, customer service, or nonprofit work
• Interest in education or school communities
• Experience with gifted learners

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Are you energized by being the person who connects people, solves problems, and keeps a fast-paced school running smoothly? Do you love creating exceptional first impressions and building meaningful relationships with students, families, and colleagues? Are you looking for a mission-driven role where your organization, initiative, and people skills make a visible impact every single day?

The Grayson School is an innovative, research-based learning institution guided by best practices in gifted education. Offering a Pre-K through grade 12 program with summer and enrichment classes open to the community, Grayson is the only “all gifted, all day” school of its kind within a 100-mile radius. The Grayson School provides high-ability learners with a setting where they can learn at a pace and level consistent with their abilities, collaborate with like-minded peers, and explore their unlimited potential, while also growing and thriving socially and emotionally.

This is a full-time front desk position, with hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, including a lunch break. We offer a competitive benefits package, which includes paid time off, retirement contributions up to 6%, and other benefits. Many school holidays, including Winter Break and Spring Break, are paid, and summer hours are reduced.

We’re looking for someone with excellent customer service skills, a professional attitude, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. In this position, you’ll build relationships with students, families, faculty, and visitors while serving as the hub of daily activity at the school. You’ll get to know everyone—from our youngest Pre-K students to our graduating seniors—and become a familiar, trusted presence in the daily life of the school.

You’ll be the first impression we give to guests and visitors, and no two days will be the same. You’ll be the first stop for students who need a band-aid, a temperature check, or a call home to a parent for a forgotten lunchbox.  The ideal candidate will, with oversight, ensure a few students come to the desk to receive prescribed medication as needed. From greeting visitors and answering phones to supporting attendance, coordinating schedules, and helping solve the unexpected challenges that arise throughout the day, you’ll play an essential role in keeping our school running smoothly. You will be responsible for other administrative duties as assigned, including but not limited to supply ordering and maintaining a tidy reception area.

 YOU MUST HAVE:

• A genuine enjoyment of working with children, families, and colleagues in a school environment.
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to remain calm, organized, and professional while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Proficiency with common office technology, including email, calendars, spreadsheets, and cloud-based applications.
• The ability to exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• A positive, solutions-oriented attitude and a willingness to jump in wherever needed.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Up-to-date (less than 1 year old) clearances prior to beginning work, including Federal Criminal History, PA State Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, Mandated Reporter training, TB test, Act 168, and any additional required clearances.

IT WOULD BE AWESOME IF:

• You have experience working in a school, nonprofit, or other customer-facing environment.
• You have medical experience or a medical background (this is optional but welcome!).
• You have experience working with children or supporting attendance, scheduling, or administrative operations.
• You are CPR and First-aid-certified or willing to become certified.
• You enjoy solving problems, improving processes, and finding ways to make things run more smoothly.

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Do you thrive in a collaborative, creative environment? Do you enjoy learning something new every day? Are you inspired by the chance to become a member of an innovative educational community?

We are looking for individuals who excel at flexible and creative thinking; who see themselves as learners rather than lecturers; who are enthusiastic, highly motivated, committed, and eager to join a community that is passionate about supporting gifted children.

As a full-time building substitute teacher at The Grayson School, you will be expected to provide instruction for small classes of students in grades Pre-K to 10 while fostering an effective, engaged, student-centered learning environment. Opportunities for growth and professional development are significant as the school continues to expand.

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Experience in education.
• A Pennsylvania teaching certificate or private academic certification.
• Up-to-date (less than 1-year-old) clearances prior to beginning work, including Federal Criminal History, PA State Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, Mandated Reporter training, TB test, Act 168, and any additional required clearances.
• Awareness of the social-emotional needs of gifted students.

IT WOULD BE AWESOME IF:

• You have experience working with gifted children.
• You have a degree in education.
• You have a secret talent, expertise, or superpower.

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