EMPLOYMENT

Updated: June 18, 2008

The Cape Eleuthera Foundation supports four exceptional programs on the island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas. The success of our programs depend on the energy and expertise of the people we bring together. A team of educators working toward common goals for the benefit of the larger community is the focus of our search for applicants.  As a member of our community, you will experience the day to day challenges of living on an island while also discovering the rewards of working with young people and other educators who share similar dedication to academics, the environment, and the local culture.  Compensation is based on experience.

Please follow these links to learn more about The Island School, the Deep Creek Middle School, the Cape Eleuthera Institute and Cape Systems Limited. Operations cover a wide range of support services including dining services, office support and administration, facilities and information technology.

Current Positions at The Cape Eleuthera Island School

We welcome general applications and resumes and regret that we cannot respond to all applicants on an individual basis. Please include your last name and the position you are interested in in the subject heading. Submit cover letters and resumes to jobs@islandschool.org unless a particular contact has been specified.

The Island School

• Office Administrator & Bookkeeper

Deep Creek Middle School

• There are no positions available at this time.

Cape Eleuthera Institute

• Permaculture Systems Intern
• Aquaculture Systems Intern

Cape Systems Limited

• There are no positions available at this time.

Cape Eleuthera Island School Operations

• Technology and Web Design Specialist

Teaching at The Island School

The Island School is an independent academic program in The Bahamas for high school sophomores or juniors initially founded by The Lawrenceville School in 1999.  The 14-week academic course of study includes honors classes in science, field research, history, math, art, and English literature, as well as physical/outdoor education and a weekly community service component.  In order to make each of The Island School semesters successful, we look for educators with high energy, organization and improvisation skills, a willingness to stretch beyond traditional job descriptions, and the ability to take care of themselves in an island environment lacking the traditional "big city" comforts.

Our teachers juggle many different responsibilities beyond the academics to include morning exercise, chores along with the students, and evening and weekend duties. We encourage you to apply if you are an experienced teacher of ecology or environmental science, mathematics, environmental art, English literature, or history.  Medical training, experience in SCUBA instruction and/or kayaking, and outdoor leadership skills are beneficial. We seek educators who can execute tasks related to the general operation of a remote campus setting: facilities maintenance, gear maintenance, special event support, office support, and general administration.

The hiring process begins in the spring and appointments are usually made by June.  Below is a listing of the regular teaching positions at The Island School. Compensation is dependent on experience and may include housing, health plan, and a travel stipend.

Elements of Ecology and Research
Our tropical marine ecology educators teach ecology, sustainable systems, and environmental issues. These educators also experienced in designing and supporting student field research projects and teaching the components of scientific writing. Applicants should feel inspired to teach this innovative experiential course and be willing to participate in the other responsibilities required to maintain this dynamic community and program.

Humanities Courses
The English and History courses are taught together by a team of up to four educators. This coordinated approach includes traditional classroom lectures, student led seminars, community outreach, local homestays, field trips, and guest lecturers. The team is responsible together for delivering classes and field experiences in the following two main areas:

•English Literature
Taught by educators with intimate knowledge of Derek Walcott's epic poem Omeros and experience teaching in a seminar style open format.  Educators also teach and assess critical and creative essay writing skills.

 •History of the Bahamas
Students are challenged with an approach to historical events which emphasizes the use of primary evidence to support arguments, the critical evaluation of the lenses of historical observers, and ethnography.  Knowledge of the history of The Bahamian islands, including geology, geography, indigenous people, the European influence, and modern Bahamian and Caribbean government and life is a must.

Applicants should feel inspired to teach this innovative experiential course and be willing to participate in the other responsibilities required to maintain this dynamic community and program.

Mathematics
Our mathematics educators are able to teach all levels of high school mathematics including algebra, geometry, pre-calculus, calculus and statistics, as well as deliver hands-on modules that allow students of all levels to apply their mathematical knowledge to hands-on projects. Applicants should feel inspired to teach this innovative experiential course and be willing to participate in the other responsibilities required to maintain this dynamic community and program.

Environmental Art
The environmental are teacher focuses on creative and critical analysis skills. The emphasis of this course is to teach ways of interacting and connecting with the environment to express emotions and ideas. The instructor oversees student projects using digital cameras and image management on the computer. This course is different from your typical art class as it employs primarily natural materials, digital photography and other media devices. The students operate outside of the traditional art studio, literally creating sculptures and other artwork in the environment. Applicants should feel inspired to teach this innovative experiential course and be willing to participate in the other responsibilities required to maintain this dynamic community and program.

Office Administrator & Bookkeeper

Cape Eleuthera Island School www.islandschool.org seeks administrative talent for post at Cape Eleuthera. Bookkeeping, purchase ordering, accounts payable and billing, school store sales, inventory, record keeping and filing, petty cash and school store accounts experience desired. Health insurance, vacation, personal days complement salary. Send resume, cover letter, and work references to: jobs@islandschool.org or fax to (954) 252-2440.

Campus Operations

At Cape Eleuthera, everyone is an educator. While many members of the community focus primarily on facilitating the daily operations of our site, everyone is still involved in the community and student life.

Technology and Web Design Specialist

Cape Eleuthera Island School supports 50 employees and 80 students on two remote island campuses in the Bahamas and in several remote US offices, and is looking to attract talent to allow us to continually solve a unique set of problems with computer networking, email, and web solutions.

The ideal candidate will be skilled in hardware, software, and networking solutions, and be prepared to handle the full gamut of technology related issues that crop up in the community.

This full time Eleuthera-based position involves:
Proficiency required in: Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, Server 2000, Server XP, Office (all versions) and Macintosh.

Knowledge in basic networking (TCP/IP configurations), basic network troubleshooting.

Lotus Notes is a must.
Computer rebuilds/repairs for both desktop and laptop.
Software upgrades and maintenance.
Networking repairs for cables, media converters, routers, switches, AP's.
Printer rebuilds/repairs.
Email configuration and troubleshooting.
Security and backup for internet and files.

In addition, Notes database and web design skills, particularly related to e-commerce and graphic design are desired.

Apply: Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@islandschool.org.