Employment

Job Summary 

The director of advancement works closely with the head of school, the board of directors, colleagues, and the Clariden Parent Organization to provide leadership for the development program as it builds a strong culture of philanthropy throughout the school and global community. The goal of the director of advancement is to design programs of giving that attract the maximum gift support possible to the institution. Please note, this is a part-time position with approximately 20-25 hours per week expected. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
 

The director of advancement will: 

• Establish and execute forward-thinking development/ advancement and strategic programs that optimally grow the annual, major, and capital campaigns; legacy gifts; and planned giving.
• Oversee all aspects of the advancement program, including fundraising, leading the annual giving program, guiding the capital campaign, soliciting corporate and foundation proposals; creating a strong alumni association, and special development events.
• Identify, research, and spearhead the implementation of a diverse and multifaceted fundraising program to support the school’s strategic vision, cultivating a culture of giving and gratitude across all constituencies and socio-economic strata.
• Collaborate with the admissions office on PR initiatives and the marketing and communications office to create/produce fund raising-related communication materials to expand and enhance the school’s visibility and reputation.
• Identify corporate and foundation funding opportunities and help draft grant applications.
• Strengthen relationships with the school’s alumni and further develop alumni programming.
• Personally solicit major donors.
• Enhance existing relationships while building new relationships, systems, and programs that further tap into the generosity and resources of the community.
• Maintain a database of all contributors and provide development reports as required.
• Manage the development budget.
• Coordinate the school’s volunteerism efforts in partnership with the Clariden Parent Organization.
• Nurture and maintain a highly collaborative relationship with the head of school, the board chair, and individual board members, supporting them in all their fundraising responsibilities, and accompanying them on donor visits when appropriate. 
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  Other Duties 
  This is a part-time position and flexibility with work hours may be possible, especially if travel, evening or weekend duties, public appearances, will occur.  
   
  Qualification Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in the nonprofit sector and in fundraising
• Independent school experience preferred
• Proven success in directly soliciting and closing charitable gifts
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with all the school’s constituents while maintaining strict confidentiality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strategic thinker with a “can-do” style
• Passionate about working with a wide range of individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Outstanding knowledge of fundraising data software and database management software
• Experience working with and motivating volunteers and staff members
• Familiarity with the local community

Dr. Jamie N. Segraves

Head of School 

About The Clariden School:

The Clariden School is a not-for-profit, private, fully-accredited, college-preparatory school serving students PreK – Grade 12 in North Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth area). Clariden works to ignite student curiosity and problem-solving skills by first providing a program that addresses the whole student. With a focus on Project-Based Learning (PBL) and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math), character-based kindness, and hands-on field study, our goal is to equip students for the jobs of tomorrow and to be contributing citizens in their local & global communities. Clariden is an International Baccalaureate World School for the Diploma Programme, having begun offering coursework in Fall 2024.  

Employees at The Clariden School are expected to be respectful, responsible, self-directed, growth-minded individuals who are interested in not only providing the best for students but also developing and honing their skills as a professional. Employees are responsible for providing their students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the academic subjects assigned to the educator to help the students fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth.  

Clariden is currently undergoing exciting growth on campus in its physical facilities and size of its student body. A state-of-the-art Upper School STEAM building recently opened in Fall 2022 and we continue to grow our faculty size. 

Clariden has recently adopted a co-teaching model (two, full-time qualified teachers collaborating together to lesson plan, deliver instruction, etc.) in its Lower School. This search is for a second teacher in the fourth-grade classroom, which will have up to 24-26 students in a sizeable classroom space. Fourth grade is the last grade in Lower School, as fifth grade is transitioning to the Middle School division in the 2026-2027 school year. 
 

Requirements: 

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent in education, child development, elementary, secondary or post-education, childhood special education or equivalent experience within the field of education. Certification and at least three years of teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• A strong understanding of how children learn and develop; observation, documentation and assessment of students’ work; curriculum development; and professional and instruction practices.  
• A strong desire for professional development and a demonstrated growth mindset.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the academic subject(s) assigned.
• Ability to instruct and appropriately manage student behavior.
• Desire to collaborate closely with teaching colleagues.

How to Apply: 

Please send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three professional references via e-mail to: 

Dr. Jamie Segraves, Head of School 

jsegraves@claridenschool.org 

For questions, please call 682-237-0400.  

Applications are considered as they are received, and the position is open until filled. The official start date for this position is August 1, 2026. 

About The Clariden School: 
The Clariden School is a not-for-profit, private, fully-accredited, college-preparatory school serving approximately 150 students PreK – Grade 12 in North Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth area). Clariden works to ignite student curiosity and problem-solving skills by first providing a program that addresses the whole student. With a focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math), character-based kindness, and hands-on field study, our goal is to equip students for the jobs of tomorrow and to be contributing citizens in their local & global communities. Clariden is an International Baccalaureate World School for the Diploma Programme, having begun offering coursework in Fall 2024. 

Employees at The Clariden School are expected to be respectful, responsible, self-directed, growth-minded individuals who are interested in not only providing the best for students but also developing and honing their skills as a professional. Employees are responsible for providing their students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the academic subjects assigned to the educator to help the students fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.   

Clariden is currently enjoying growth in its student body size and curricular/co-curricular programming. A new state-of-the-art Upper School STEAM building open in Fall 2022 and Clariden just completed a safety and security project on campus. 

Middle School / Upper School Math: 
The Clariden School currently seeks an experienced educator to serve as a Grades 6-12 math teacher. All teachers are asked to teach unique elective courses as part of their teaching load outside of the core classes. Teachers also serve as advisors to a small group of students and there is potential to advise a club and/or after-school activity.  This is a new position as our faculty and student size continue to grow, and exact courses will be decided amongst the math teaching faculty.

• The ideal candidate for this unique position will have: 
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in the subject area for which they teach and/or in education, Master’s degree or higher preferred  
• A minimum of 5 years of teaching experience (teaching experience in IB a plus)
• A strong desire for professional development and a demonstrated growth mindset 
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills; high level of professionalism 
• A sense of humor 
• A collaborative approach to working with colleagues and school leadership 
• An understanding of small-by-design schools 

How to Apply: 
Please send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references via e-mail to: 

Dr. Jamie Segraves, Head of School 

jsegraves@claridenschool.org 

No phone calls, please.  
 

Applications are considered as they are received, and the position is open until filled. The start date for this position is August 1, 2025.

About The Clariden School:

The Clariden School is a not-for-profit, private, fully-accredited, college-preparatory school serving students PreK – Grade 12 in North Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth area). Clariden works to ignite student curiosity and problem-solving skills by first providing a program that addresses the whole student. With a focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math), character-based kindness, and hands-on field study, our goal is to equip students for the jobs of tomorrow and to be contributing citizens in their local and global communities.
 

Employees at The Clariden School are expected to be respectful, responsible, self-directed, growth- minded individuals who are interested in not only providing the best for students but also developing and honing their professional skills. Employees are responsible for providing their students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the academic subjects assigned to the educator to help the students fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.