Position: Lower School Admissions Tester

Founded in 1888, The Baldwin School is an all-girls college preparatory, independent day school, PreK-Grade 12, dedicated to a tradition of excellence in education. In a nurturing atmosphere that reflects socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious diversity, our girls strive to develop scholarship, leadership, and citizenship within a community that emphasizes intellectual rigor, ethical integrity, and independence of thought. More information is available on our website.

The Lower School Admissions Tester plays a key role in supporting the admissions process by helping families navigate their first steps into our school community. Reporting to the Director of Lower School Enrollment, this position is responsible for administering pre-admission assessments and assisting with Lower School admissions events.

This role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a thoughtful and welcoming approach when working with young children and their families. The ideal candidate offers a balance of professionalism, empathy, and attention to detail, helping ensure that each family's experience reflects the values and warmth of our school.

Essential Functions

• Administer assessments to students applying to Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Grades 1 through 6. These assessments are conducted during group Play Sessions (Pre-K and Kindergarten) as well as individual student visits throughout the week;
• Create a positive and supportive environment in which each student feels confident and comfortable during the assessment experience. Establish rapport with both the child and their parents prior to the start of the assessment;
• Provide written reports within 24 hours of each individual testing session or Play Session. Reports should include detailed information on the child's abilities, academic performance, learning strengths and needs, as well as observations related to language, memory, attention, and behavioral, emotional, and social functioning;
• Support the Director of Lower School Enrollment in the implementation of strategies and tactics designed to generate interest among prospective families;
• Assist with a variety of enrollment-related activities, including the proctoring of internal assessments for all grades, preparation for events, support during events, and responsibilities following event completion; and
• Contribute to the overall goals of the Enrollment Management Office and perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Enrollment Management Officer or the Head of School.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required;
• Minimum of three to five years of experience in early childhood and elementary education required;
• Experience with educational testing preferred;
• Availability to work three to four days per week, with flexibility to adjust the schedule as needed. Availability for occasional evening and weekend events, as required;
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and to set priorities in order to achieve goals and objectives;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Demonstrated commitment to providing a high level of customer service;
• Discretion and professionalism in managing sensitive information;
• Strong written and oral communication skills. Comfortable speaking in both small and large group settings and with individuals from diverse backgrounds;
• Proven ability to contribute to a team-oriented, student-centered work environment; and
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with student information system technologies.

Interested candidates, please send a cover letter, resume and three references.

Baldwin is an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds, genders, and abilities to apply.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://baldwinschool.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1542723-264222.html

About The Baldwin School

Founded in 1888, The Baldwin School is an independent college preparatory school, developing talented girls into confident young women with vision, global understanding and the competency to make significant and enduring contributions to the world. The School nurtures our students’ passion for intellectual rigor in academics, creativity in the arts and competition in athletics, forming women capable of leading their generation while living balanced lives. In a nurturing atmosphere that reflects socioeconomic, ethnic and religious diversity, our girls strive to develop scholarship, leadership and citizenship within a community that emphasizes ethical integrity and independence of thought.

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