The Upper School Mathematics teacher will support the mission and vision of University Liggett School through positive interaction with students and faculty.  Specifically, it is the teacher’s responsibility to ensure that the school’s mission, vision, and strategic plan are the center of all decisions and actions. The teacher will support an atmosphere of trust and openness among employees, students, and parents and will support an atmosphere that fosters the intellectual, social, physical, behavioral, and emotional growth of each student.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach four or five sections of Upper School Mathematics 
• Provide excellent, rigorous instruction that advances all students’ mathematical thinking, fluency, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
• Create a class environment that is centered upon differentiated instruction, providing opportunities for every student to advance their skills and stretch student thinking and imagination
• Create an equitable and inclusive class environment that promotes community, integrity, respect, excellence, and empathy
• Craft, adapt, and utilize quality assessment materials, analyze assessment data, and use that data to adjust instruction
• Work directly with students to supplement and support their mathematics instruction outside of regular class periods when needed
• Effectively scaffold assignments and provide timely, constructive feedback on student work
• Maintain comprehensive documentation pertaining to course syllabi, scope and sequence information, lesson plans, the online portal, and the gradebook, ensuring prompt dissemination of this information when required
• Collaborate with colleagues and engage in department discussions about pedagogy and other concerns
• Participate actively in advancing the Mathematics Department’s curriculum and The Liggett Approach to education
• Communicate thoughtfully, professionally, and clearly with families
• Serve as an Upper School advisor, supporting the academic, social, and emotional growth of students and acting as a liaison between school and home
• Participate actively and positively in the life of the school through involvement in co-curricular activities

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or higher in mathematics or an equivalent field
• Enthusiasm for Upper School students and an understanding of their developmental needs
• A thoughtful and engaging approach to teaching, learning, and assessment
• A growth mindset about teaching practices and an eagerness to work toward professional goals and development
• A keen desire to work in a collaborative, inclusive, and student-centered environment
• Ability to connect with students of diverse backgrounds to develop healthy, supportive, and responsive relationships
• Strong writer, reader, and speaker
• Enthusiasm for continued professional development in your discipline
• Eager willingness to support and to be present in the life of the school
• Facility with technology in the classroom

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional school environment. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

10 month employee/ 7:45 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

ULS is an equal opportunity employer and educational institution.   It is the policy of the school to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, military service, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, height, weight, misdemeanor arrest record, marital or familial status or any other status specifically protected by federal or Michigan law. 

This policy governs all aspects of employment at ULS including hiring, assignments, training, promotions, compensation, employee benefits, discipline, discharge, and all other terms and conditions of employment. This policy applies to all conduct on school premises, during school-sponsored activities on or off campus, and in connection with all school-related duties or functions. This policy also applies to all conduct and communication by vendors or other third parties while on school premises or in connection with providing services to the school.

Contact Information

University Liggett School in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI has engaged DovetailED to lead a search for an Upper School Math Teacher to start September 1, 2026. Interested candidates should review the Opportunity Statement and submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references as a consolidated PDF to Victoria Jones, Recruiter at DovetailED Talent Sourcing, at victoria@dovetailedsourcing.com.     
  

If you are a highly qualified educator looking for substitute teaching work for all grade levels and subject areas, we are looking for you. At University Liggett School students are active participants in their learning experience. Substitute teachers at Liggett thrive in a dynamic, student-centered, collaborative environment.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree. Submit to a Michigan school employment criminal background and fingerprinting checks as required. Please indicate the grade level and subject areas that you are qualified to teach in your letter of interest. Interested candidates are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume to Maureen Solak at msolak@uls.org.

As a key member of the Advancement team, the Assistant Director of Advancement Services will support the mission and vision of University Liggett School by providing the systems, data, research, reporting, and operational infrastructure that advance the school’s fundraising and engagement priorities. The Assistant Director will oversee the school’s advancement database and related systems, gift processing, reporting and analytics, prospect research, and moves management while collaborating closely with Advancement colleagues, school leadership, the Business Office, and other campus partners. This role will support annual, major, and planned giving and play an important role in the school’s campaign readiness, planning, and future campaign initiatives. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

Advancement Services & Database Management 

• Oversee the Advancement Office’s donor and constituent database, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and data integrity.
• Establish and maintain best practices for data entry, coding, documentation, and database management.
• Conduct quarterly data reviews and audits to ensure accuracy and identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and workflows. 
• Serve as the primary Advancement resource for database management and technology.
• Partner with colleagues across the school to maintain accurate and consistent constituent information across systems.

Gift Processing & Financial Administration 

• Process and record gifts, pledges, payments, and other charitable contributions accurately and promptly.
• Manage donor acknowledgments, tax receipts, pledge reminders, and gift documentation.
• Partner with the Business Office on gift reconciliation and financial reporting.
• Support monthly, year-end, audit, and institutional reporting.
• Maintain appropriate documentation for restricted gifts, endowed funds, and donor commitments.

Reporting, Analytics & Advancement Strategy 

• Develop reports, dashboards, lists, and analysis to support fundraising and engagement priorities.
• Track fundraising progress, giving trends, participation, retention, and other key Advancement metrics.
• Provide data and analysis to inform Annual Fund, major gifts, stewardship, alumni and parent engagement, and events.
• Prepare reports for school leadership, the Board of Trustees, committees, and other stakeholders.
• Support annual reporting, benchmarking, and industry surveys.

Prospect Research, Moves Management & Campaign Support 

• Manage prospect and moves management processes, including portfolios, assignments, activity, and next steps.
• Partner with the Director of Development and Alumni Engagement to strengthen the major gift and campaign pipeline.
• Conduct prospect research and screening to identify giving capacity, interests, relationships, and opportunities.
• Prepare prospect profiles, briefing materials, and campaign-related reports for Advancement staff, school leadership, trustees, volunteers, and campaign counsel.
• Maintain accurate prospect and campaign activity, strategies, proposals, commitments, and next steps.
• Provide data, research, and operational support for campaign readiness, planning, and future campaign activity.

Annual Giving, Stewardship & Advancement Support 

• Provide data, segmentation, and operational support for the Annual Fund and other fundraising initiatives.
• Produce constituent lists for communications, events, engagement, and volunteer outreach.
• Support donor stewardship, recognition, and reporting.
• Support Advancement events through invitation lists, attendance tracking, and follow-up.
• Ensure donor and constituent activity is accurately captured to support future engagement and fundraising.

Additional Responsibilities  

• Support Advancement initiatives, special projects, and school priorities as needed.
• Participate in school life, including occasional evening and weekend Advancement events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–5 years of experience in advancement, fundraising operations, database management, nonprofit administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with donor databases required; Raiser’s Edge or similar advancement database experience preferred.
• Experience with gift processing, reporting, prospect management/research, and fundraising operations preferred.
• Campaign or campaign readiness experience is beneficial, but not required. 
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively.
• Demonstrated discretion and professionalism in handling confidential donor and financial information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and database/reporting tools.
• Commitment to the mission and philanthropic priorities of University Liggett School.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Exempt/ full-time, twelve-month position.
Occasional weekend and evening work may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
University Liggett School is an equal opportunity employer and educational institution. It is the policy of the school to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, military service, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, height, weight, misdemeanor arrest record, marital or familial status or any other status specifically protected by federal or Michigan law.

This policy governs all aspects of employment at Liggett including hiring, assignments, training, promotions, compensation, employee benefits, discipline, discharge, and all other terms and conditions of employment. This policy applies to all conduct on school premises, during school-sponsored activities on or off campus, and in connection with all school-related duties or functions. This policy also applies to all conduct and communication by vendors or other third parties while on school premises or in connection with providing services to the school.

Please send an updated resume to wraynal@uls.org and cboggs@uls.org

The Building Engineer serves as the senior technical expert within University Liggett School’s Facilities and Maintenance team. This position is responsible for the reliable, safe, and efficient operation of the School’s major building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building automation, and related infrastructure.

The Building Engineer performs advanced troubleshooting and repairs, leads preventive maintenance efforts, provides technical guidance to other maintenance team members, and coordinates with outside contractors when specialized expertise is required. The position is expected to exercise sound independent judgment in diagnosing building-system issues, determining appropriate solutions, and identifying opportunities to improve the reliability and efficiency of the School’s facilities.

Essential Responsibilities

Building Systems & Technical Operations

• Serve as the Facilities Department’s primary technical resource for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building automation, and other major building systems.
• Diagnose and perform advanced troubleshooting and repairs, determining when work can be completed internally and when specialized contractors or vendors are required.
• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize the School’s building automation and control systems.
• Monitor the condition and performance of major building equipment and identify emerging maintenance needs before they result in equipment failure or operational disruption.
• Review available plans, specifications, equipment documentation, and technical information necessary to maintain and troubleshoot School facilities.
• Exercise appropriate technical independence in determining work methods, repair approaches, and recommended solutions.

Preventive Maintenance & Asset Management

• Develop, maintain, and oversee preventive maintenance schedules for major building systems and equipment.
• Provide technical guidance to the Lead Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Worker, and other team members regarding preventive maintenance requirements, procedures, and timelines.
• Maintain accurate records of HVAC and other major building-system maintenance, inspections, repairs, and equipment history.
• Utilize the School’s work-order and scheduling systems to document work, manage assigned tasks, and communicate anticipated delays or operational concerns.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend repair, replacement, or capital solutions when appropriate.

Contractors, Projects & Facility Improvements

• Coordinate with contractors and vendors for specialized repairs, inspections, maintenance, and technical services.
• Assist in defining scopes of work and evaluating proposed technical solutions for facility repairs and improvements.
• Monitor contractor work as appropriate to ensure work is completed safely, effectively, and consistent with the School’s expectations.
• Recommend facility improvements that enhance reliability, safety, energy efficiency, and long-term operating performance.
• Provide technical input into maintenance budgets, equipment replacement decisions, capital projects, renovations, and long-term facility planning.

Safety & Compliance

• Support compliance with applicable building codes, fire and life-safety requirements, environmental standards, and workplace safety practices.
• Maintain appropriate documentation related to required inspections, maintenance, and compliance activities.
• Identify unsafe conditions or building-system concerns and promptly communicate and address issues within the scope of the position.
• Promote safe work practices among employees, contractors, and vendors performing facility-related work on campus.

Team & Campus Support

• Work collaboratively with Facilities and Maintenance colleagues to support efficient daily operations and the long-term stewardship of the School’s campus.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with faculty, staff, students, contractors, and other members of the School community.
• Assist the maintenance team with campus needs and urgent facility issues when necessary.
• Respond appropriately to changing priorities, emergencies, and unexpected building-system issues.
• Perform other duties reasonably related to the position as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in facility maintenance, building engineering, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or a related field.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose complex building-system problems and determine appropriate repair strategies.
• Experience developing or executing preventive maintenance programs.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment documentation, technical manuals, blueprints, schematics, and related facility information.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a facilities team.
• Basic proficiency with computers, email, electronic work-order systems, and building-management technology.
• Ability to communicate clearly regarding technical issues, work status, priorities, and anticipated delays.

Preferred

• Technical degree, apprenticeship, trade certification, or professional credential in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building operations, or a related discipline.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting building automation systems (BAS).
• Experience in an educational, institutional, commercial, or similarly complex campus environment.
• Experience coordinating contractors and supporting facility improvement or capital projects.
• Knowledge of energy management, sustainability, and building-system efficiency.

Mission & Community Expectations

The Building Engineer supports the mission and vision of University Liggett School through positive and professional interactions with students, faculty, staff, families, colleagues, and outside partners. The individual is expected to approach their work in a manner consistent with the School’s core values of Community, Integrity, Respect, Excellence, and Empathy.

Because the Facilities team supports every area of campus, the Building Engineer is expected to communicate effectively, collaborate across departments, and contribute to a positive, responsive, service-oriented environment.

Work Environment & Schedule

This position works throughout a professional school and campus environment and may involve work in mechanical rooms, equipment spaces, roofs, exterior areas, and other facility environments.

This is a full-time, twelve-month, non-exempt position. The normal work schedule is 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to respond to emergencies, scheduled maintenance, campus events, or other operational needs.

Employment is subject to required School screenings and background checks.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

University Liggett School is an equal opportunity employer and educational institution. It is the policy of the School to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, military service, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, height, weight, misdemeanor arrest record, marital or familial status, or any other status specifically protected by federal or Michigan law.

This policy governs all aspects of employment at University Liggett School, including hiring, assignments, training, promotions, compensation, employee benefits, discipline, discharge, and all other terms and conditions of employment. This policy applies to conduct on School premises, during School-sponsored activities on or off campus, and in connection with all School-related duties or functions.

Building Engineer - Please send an updated resume to wraynal@uls.org 

University Liggett School, an independent, coeducation school for grades PreK3-12, has a long tradition as an outstanding school, known for providing the kind of innovative and exploratory experiences that connect a diverse student body with their learning in dynamic and engaging ways.  It is an inspiring place where ideas and possibilities abound. Like any school, there are traditions that form the foundation of our work in the community, and our foundation is strong.  Our charge is to be better than good enough and to understand that risk-taking, innovation, and creativity lie at the center of good teaching and learning for our students and our faculty.

Position Summary

University Liggett School is seeking Bus Drivers to transport students over specified routes to and from school and special events.  Route drivers have regular five day per week routes. Event drivers have fluctuating schedules based on scheduled school activities and events and may drive an occasional route.         

Essential Responsibilities

• Fully understand how to operate and safely drive a school bus. 
• Assist students with getting on and off the bus as needed.
• Ensure the safety and security of all bus passengers and the vehicle.
• Arrive at pick-up and drop-off points in a timely manner.
• Reports all accidents immediately; requesting police or ambulance service as needed.
• Communicate effectively and positively with students, parents, staff, and colleagues.
• Participates in all required training.
• Check weather conditions and road reports before departures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor or other appropriate administrator.

Position Requirements

• A valid Michigan Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record. 
• Possess a valid Michigan CDL with B, P, S, endorsements and acquire a Michigan Department of Education bus driver card within 90 days of hire. 
• Driving experience in transporting passengers. 
• Training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. 
• Must be capable of working independently and possess the ability to understand and follow through on verbal and written instructions. 
• Must possess basic first aid and CPR certification or be able to obtain it.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possess a good knowledge of bus operation and traffic laws.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor.
• Alert, focused, and detail oriented.
• A self-starter who works well independently.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, use hands, use foot controls to drive, reach with hands and arms; climb, bend, kneel, and stoop; and talk and hear.
• Must be physically able to perform and demonstrate emergency evacuation procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbsAbility to use emergency exits at any location on the bus.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, night/dusk vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

• The job responsibilities are performed on a bus
• Occasional exposure to objectionable conditions or variations such as those found in variable weather conditions.

For consideration, interested candidates are asked to submit their letter of interest, resume, and names and contact information for three references to Donna Root via email at droot@uls.org.