Assistant Head of Lower School

St. George Episcopal School seeks a talented educator to join our learning community as the next Assistant Head of Lower School! Our mission is to provide exceptional academic, physical, creative, and spiritual development in an inclusive Christian community that cultivates love, service, curiosity, and respect for God, self, and others.

Responsibilities:

• Works in a procedural manner with faculty to implement programs and schedules consistent with the school's mission;
• Develops and coordinates the divisions' annual calendar of events;
• Participates in long range planning; sets and coordinates the divisions' daily schedules;
• Works with teacher committees, organizes and implements division-wide celebrations, activities, and studies;
• Serves as liaison between school and parents, including facilitating support services;
• Provides leadership and oversight for curriculum development.

Faculty Support:

• Assists teachers with classroom management and instructional strategies;
• Supervises substitute teachers;
• Supports faculty advisory committee to develop and implement Responsive Classroom lessons;
• Supports the Head of Lower School.

Parent Support:

• Serves as school contact for parents, calls special conferences as necessary;
• Works to develop programs that support parents and students;
• Contacts parents as needed to relay teacher concerns about serious discipline or academic problems of children.

Student Support:

• Assists with admission and recruitment;
• Maintains patterns of student behavior and academic performance.

• Master's degree in Education or related field;
• Minimum 5 years of experience in education, preferably in a leadership role;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, parents, and students;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Experience with curriculum development and implementation.