Employment

You can send your resume to careers@fairmontschools.com or you can fax your resume to 714-234-2767. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Why Fairmont?

Let me tell you a little bit about what it’s like to work at Fairmont Schools. Have you ever said, "I want a job where I can make a difference?" Well, you may have found the place! Each faculty and staff member at Fairmont Private Schools is here to support our mission of educating the leaders of tomorrow. Whether you are interested in a position as a teacher, an administrative assistant, a bus driver or a camp counselor, you will be making a lasting contribution to our team effort.

Higher Standards

Fairmont has a rich history, stretching back over 50 years, and some of the highest educational standards in the country. We promote a high energy, customer-service oriented work place where both customers and employees benefit. If this sounds like a match to your career goals, check out the opportunities on this page.

There are currently 7 employment listings.

College and Career Counselor

Job Description:

Summary

Responsible to meet individually with students throughout the year to discuss each student's academic situation, objectives, and options for higher education. The Counselor will guide students through identifying and choosing appropriate colleges and prepare them for the college entrance process. The Counselor will contact other postsecondary institutions and visit campuses periodically to create a business relationship.

Qualifications

Requires a bachelors' degree with a strong preference towards a master's degree in counseling. Four to six years experience in working with high school students. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Experience working with diverse populations. Effective communication and listening skills. Computer proficiency required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Including, but not limited to, the following:
  • Meet with eleventh-grade students and families during second semester to discuss issues pertaining to students' futures and create a personalized plan of action (careers, college selection)
  • Meet with ninth- and tenth-grade students quarterly in groups to explain/review resources in the college/career center and create/establish college awareness
  • Forge relationships with college admission offices and create awareness of Fairmont Prep in the eyes of colleges and universities Coordinate PSAT, EXPLORE and PLAN administration and distribution of results
  • Create detailed reports of college acceptances and matriculation
  • Connect current students with Fairmont alumni to aid in college acceptance and choice – update lists of alums who are willing to speak to current students
  • Establish and maintain college calendar in the campus connection (Naviance) and on the Fairmont website detailing all relevant due dates, test dates, scholarship info and upcoming college related events
  • Maintain membership with relevant professional development associations (NACAC, WACAC, ASCA, etc.)
  • Maintain college files with updated brochures, view books and profiles
  • Organize and maintain summer school options and programs at the college level
  • Initiate parent contact when appropriate
  • Attend professional development conferences and seminars to remain current about new trends, policies and opportunities in the field of higher education
  • Educate faculty on the importance of letters of recommendation and teacher evaluations
  • Coordinate and facilitate all aspects of college placement and career guidance services in grades 9-12. This includes the following:
      Meet with individual students and parents regarding postsecondary placement
    • Publicize relevant information regarding postsecondary placement (dates of college admissions tests, standardized tests (PSAT, EXPLORE, PLAN) scholarships, etc)
    • Update and maintain resources on colleges and careers choices and options
    • Conduct college and career guidance advisory groups
    • Write an individual counselor recommendation for each applicant
    • Review and process students' college applications
    • Give workshops on college essay writing, test-taking skills, interviews, etc., in English classes and advisory meetings
    • Conduct college-night programs
    • Serve as liaison to universities, the College Board, ETS, and other relevant organizations and institutions
    • Update all testing publications and handouts
    • Coordinate college fairs and visits from university admissions officers
    • Coordinate career-day, college fair and/or career-speaker programs
    • Help students identify their strengths and the relevance of these attributes to their future
    • Develop and update college counseling publications distributed to students and families dealing with all aspects of the college admissions process, essay writing, financial aid, test-taking practices, and other topics
    • Regularly update parents about relevant college application practices and trends
Work Environment / Physical Requirements

Primarily an office/sedentary position. May require some degree of intermittent bending, stooping, reaching, and stretching. May require lifting and carrying of up to 20 lbs.

Please send resumes to: bmicalizio@fairmontschools.com
Elementary Science / Math

Job Description:

The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Science or Math with minimum 2 years teaching experience in Elementary and Junior High. Must have the ability to teach Elementary Science including lab and Junior High Math -- Math 7 - Pre-Algebra and Algebra I. Must have the ability to work with students from Kindergarten through 8th grade and be able to move from class to class during the school day. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with parents, students, staff, and faculty and embrace our permission to play values on a daily basis: Integrity, Honesty, Commitment, Professionalism, Care, Belief, and Technology.
High School Teacher - Graphic Arts & Fashion Design

Job Description:

Summary

Teaches individual subjects to high school students following the philosophy and curriculum guidelines of Fairmont Schools.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in education and/or the subject(s) being taught, passing grade on the CBEST, a valid Teaching Credential preferred. Minimum of two years teaching experience preferred. Must be able to relate professionally with students, parents and staff. Work experience in the field of fashion design. Must have excellent skills in visual research and development of fashion collections, technical understanding of garment construction and fit. Experience in fashion design, knowledge in the history and theory of fashion design and fashion culture.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Plans and implements daily, weekly, and yearly goals and objectives according to students’ needs, and within departmental as well as Fairmont’s overall curriculum guidelines.
  • Provides students with weekly assignments.
  • Promotes Fairmont’s philosophy and actively works to develop a positive working environment among students, teachers, administrators and support staff.
  • Maintains a disciplined, safe, and academically stimulating classroom environment. Assures that the students have a thorough understanding of the high school rules, as well as the consequences for breaking them; and further assures consistency in applying the rules and consequences. These items are reinforced through the use and understanding of the High School Student’s Handbook.
  • Utilizes Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS) to conduct classes, communicate, and enter grades. Promotes the effective integration of technology in class learning sessions.
  • Understands and is knowledgeable about Fairmont policies including, emergency, fire, and earthquake procedures. Is ready to re-enforce these or convey them, when necessary, to the students.
  • Keeps Headmaster, Dean of Academics, or Deans informed of students who need special attention in academic areas (below or above grade level) as well as behavioral issues.
  • Assesses student learning on a routine basis, keeps records and maintains such for progress reports, report cards, conferences, and student and parent requests. Grade book is updated weekly so parents and students can access up-to-date student records via Netclassroom. Uses all available information to differentiate instruction according to the needs of the students.
  • Maintains an ongoing positive and professional communication with parents encouraging parent conferences when appropriate.
  • Attends and actively participates in all meetings, in-service days, and workshops and shows evidence of follow through in classroom application. Continues to develop professionally through reading and attending workshops and conferences.
  • Arranges bulletin boards utilizing student’s work, assuring that the display is artistic and academically stimulating. Supports and attends orientation programs, Parent Night, Information Night, Open House, two Parent-Teacher Conferences, musical programs, sports events, graduation and all other special school activities and events when appropriate.
  • Maintains classroom, books and supplies in a neat and orderly condition; and keeps appropriate staff apprised of needs for classroom equipment, books, teaching supplies and maintenance.
  • Treats each student with dignity and respect promoting self-discipline and a positive attitude
  • Sets a good example for students by arriving to class on time, dressing professionally, planning creative and productive lessons, and promptly evaluating and returning student work. Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
  • Works very hard to meet the individual needs of the students.
  • Periodically supervises after school detention, study hall, and field trips, both day and overnight.
Please send resumes to: bmicalizio@fairmontschools.com
High School Teacher - Summer Immersion Program - US History and Literature

Job Description:

Summary

Teaches individual subjects thigh school students in the Summer Immersion Program following the philosophy and curriculum guidelines of Fairmont Schools.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in education and/or the subject(s) being taught, passing grade on the CBEST, a valid Teaching Credential preferred. Minimum of twyears teaching experience preferred. Must be able trelate professionally with students, parents and staff.

Embrace the Permission-to-Play values of the Fairmont Education Group:
  • Integrity
  • Honesty
  • Commitment
  • Professionalism
  • Belief
  • Commitment
  • Technology
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Plans and implements daily, weekly, and yearly goals and objectives according to students’ needs, and within departmental as well as Fairmont’s overall curriculum guidelines.
  • Provides students with weekly assignments.
  • Promotes Fairmont’s philosophy and actively works to develop a positive working environment among students, teachers, administrators and support staff.
  • Maintains a disciplined, safe, and academically stimulating classroom environment. Assures that the students have a thorough understanding of the high school rules, as well as the consequences for breaking them; and further assures consistency in applying the rules and consequences. These items are reinforced through the use and understanding of the High School Student’s Handbook.
  • Understands and is knowledgeable about Fairmont policies including, emergency, fire, and earthquake procedures. Is ready to re-enforce these or convey them, when necessary, to the students.
  • Keeps Director informed of students who need special attention in academic areas (below or above grade level) as well as behavioral issues.
  • Assesses student learning on a routine basis, keeps records and maintains such for progress. Maintains an ongoing positive and professional communication with parents encouraging parent conferences when appropriate.
  • Maintains classroom, books and supplies in a neat and orderly condition; and keeps appropriate staff apprised of needs for classroom equipment, books, teaching supplies and maintenance.
  • Treats each student with dignity and respect promoting self-discipline and a positive attitude
  • Have a better understanding of ESL students.
  • Sets a good example for students by arriving to class on time, dressing professionally, planning creative and productive lessons, and promptly evaluating and returning student work.
Please send resumes to: bmicalizio@fairmontschools.com
IT Client Support Specialist III

Job Description:

SUMMARY 

Responsible for the installation, configuration, and support of all computer networked devices used at Fairmont Schools. Interact daily with end-users and team members to identify system problems and resolve them at a high level of customer service. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
  • Two year degree from college or technical school and four to six years related experience.
  • Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Possess excellent customer service and people skills.
  • Understanding of networking principles, computer devices, and telecommunications.
  • Extensive knowledge of PC hardware, Microsoft Windows desktop and server operating systems, iPad iOS and Mac OS X.
  • Familiarity with Active Directory; account and group creation.
  • Strong working knowledge of setting group policies.
  • Understanding of DNS, DHCP and commands/utilities such as ping, tracert, nslookup, robocopy.
  • Experience managing and maintaining a MDM system i.e. Airwatch, JAMF or other solution.
  • Communicates effectively, gets along with co-workers and management. Deals with others effectively and professionally under pressure.
  • Possesses project management qualities.
  • Experience with VMware ESX and/or ESXi
  • Strong communication skills
  • Work well under pressure
  • Effective team player and leader.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), Certification preferred
  • Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Certification preferred
  • Comp TIA A+ Certification preferred.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Makes recommendations on performance tuning and configurations to increase user efficiency and system reliability.
  • Serves as the primary consulting resource for the campus community.
  • Responds to and resolves any Level 3 problems.
  • Escalates to IT Manager and/or Network Infrastructure Manager
  • Works with the IT Manager and Network Infrastructure Manager to help set policies for the functioning and security of the campus. Publicizes and enforces these policies.
  • Maintains and manages Active Directory user accounts and computers by campus.
  • Creates and maintains group policies to automate our systems.
  • Works with Network Infrastructure Manager on special backend projects.
  • Coordinates, manages, and expedites all site projects and installations.
  • Trains/assists staff and students on new technology, network access and software.
  • Works continually with the end-users on the phone and in person in configuring their systems to increase system reliability and user effectiveness.
  • Documents system configurations and is proactive in finding potential problems.
  • Confers with other technicians and vendor technical support in resolving problems.
  • Troubleshoot various workstations, printers or network-related problems.
  • Manages and maintains our mobile management device system.
  • May participate in various Information Technology committees exploring new projects and new technologies.
  • Assists in the management and maintenance of WSUS.
  • Responsible for assembly, configuration, and placement of incoming hardware.
  • Updates and processes work orders utilizing service management software.
  • Installs, maintains, and resolves specialized hardware and software used in education
  • Responsible for updating, managing and maintaining our Symantec AV servers.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Responsible for level 3 escalations.
  • Part time IT Campus Intern.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

This is primarily an office/sedentary position. The position may require some degree of intermittent bending, stooping, reaching and stretching. The job may also require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. Must be able to provide a clean DMV record and get insured through Fairmont to drive company cars. May require traveling between campuses.
JH English Teacher

Job Description:

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in English with minimum 2 years teaching experience in Junior High. English credential is highly desirable. We are looking for candidates that are able to teach students that have varied levels of the English language and are able to interact with them effectively. Must have strong backgrounds in grammar, writing & literature & be able to adapt to different teaching techniques. Must be able to work in a multi-cultural environment & communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers & staff. Must be able to incorporate technology in the classroom-blackboard, smart boards, google apps, I-Pads, etc. In addition, the candidate must embody the following values on a daily basis: Integrity, Honesty, Commitment, Professionalism, Care, Belief, and Technology.
Thesys Sales Director

Job Description:

Summary

The Thesys Sales Director is responsible for the Sales and Marketing activities including the development of business plans/forecasts, customer/program development, customer agreements and pricing, proposal development, profitability and analyzing segment and customer needs.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in business, education or liberal arts
  • Proven successful sales experience in the education industry with an existing set of contacts
  • Experience with sales of digital curriculum and initiatives in a secondary education market (English Language Development and Common Core)
  • Technological proficiency with online systems and interactive instruction or digital content highly desired.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team
  • Ability to handle several assignments at once while remaining organized, prioritizing as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Including, but not limited to, the following:
  • Implement and improve the Thesys sales process.
  • Make customer visits, negotiate contracts and direct sell.
  • Oversee the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
  • Working with Human Resources, interview potential sales representatives and decide on hires.
  • Deliver sales training
  • Prepare and deliver presentations to customers and Fairmont Education Group management.
  • Recommend pricing and develop customer proposals.
  • Remain current on industry events affecting customers and competition and attend conferences.
  • Develop marketing and advertising campaigns and trade exhibit materials.
Work Environment / Physical Requirements

This is primarily an office/sedentary position. The position may require some degree of intermittent bending, stooping, reaching and stretching. The job may also require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs.

Please send resumes to: bmicalizio@fairmontschools.com