Early Childhood/Lower School Nurse

About Léman:

Léman Manhattan is the only independent school in Lower Manhattan serving students from 12 months through Grade 12 , offering a rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme in one of the world’s most dynamic educational environments.

Consistently ranked among New York’s top private schools by Niche (#29 K–12, #5 Arts, #3 Boarding, #3 Diversity), Léman is also NYC’s only boarding school and the first private school to achieve acceptances to all Ivy League institutions within its first decade of graduates .

Our community represents over 130 countries , fostering a global perspective and inclusive culture. Blending distinguished tradition with cutting-edge innovation, Léman prepares students for the rapidly evolving college and career landscape—guided by our mission: “Each student, future prepared.”

Main Purpose of Role:

This role is part of Léman Manhattan’s vibrant, collaborative learning community, which delivers an engaging and academically rigorous program for all students.

Each employee demonstrates a commitment to anti-bias and anti-racism work and to fostering an inclusive learning community. As an international school with a global outlook, Léman Manhattan utilizes the International Baccalaureate Programme's philosophy to equip students with the knowledge and skills to become thoughtful, engaged leaders. As a school community, we are committed to promoting diversity, equity, belonging, and justice, and to holding ourselves accountable for addressing harm, repairing relationships, and continuing to learn together.

Key Responsibilities:

(The primary tasks, functions and deliverables of the role)

- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all health matters within the school
- Provides clear guidance to students, families, and staff members regarding management and follow up for all health matters
- Advises school leadership, staff, and the community regarding quarantine and isolation requirements following positive cases, exposure to individuals testing positive, or travel
- Conducts daily health screenings for all students upon school entry
- Provides direct care during the school day to students from PK through Grade 5 for injuries and acute illness
- Experience with monitoring children on a continuous insulin infusion pump and/or long-term management of students with special health care needs
- Conducts lice checks as needed
- Collaborates closely with administration and participate in the Student Support Team (SST)
- Communicates clearly and proactively with parents, faculty and staff on student illnesses
- Adheres to and promote all school health policies
- Facilitates New York State mandated immunization and communicable disease control requirements
- Serves as a health resource and educator in the health instruction curriculum
- Demonstrates initiative, leadership, organization and decision-making skills, coupled with objectivity and good professional judgment in stressful situations
- Proficiency in basic computer operation, including electronic health records management office software, online research and database operation, and Magnus software
- Utilizes learning management and student information systems provided by the school
- Presents a positive role model for students that supports the mission of the school; demonstrates behavior that is professional as identified in Employee Handbook (inside and outside of school)
- Continues to grow professionally by participating in educational opportunities, reads professional publications, and participates in professional organizations
- Demonstrates flexibility and a positive attitude toward new challenges and growth opportunities
- Participates in school-wide events; attends during and after-school functions in support of school community
- Attends and participates in all required faculty and staff meetings and serves on school committees as required

- Completes responsibilities as assigned by Division Head or direct supervisor based on student and school needs (e.g. test proctoring)
- Support the needs of the Leman+ program on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:30-5pm and Friday 3:30-4:30pm.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s Degree
- Current license to practice in New York State
- Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification
- Minimum of one year of experience as a school nurse
- Experience using Magnus software preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Commitment to the school’s mission, core values, and inclusion statement