Lower School Division Head

Position Summary: The Division Head is the educational and administrative leader of the Lower School division, Beginners (age 3) - Grade 2, with responsibility for the students, faculty, programs, and parent relations. The Division Head will have the opportunity to help shape an exciting, creative future for the program while building on a tradition of success and excellence.

The Division Head will have the following responsibilities:

Mission and Leadership

• Co-create, support, and implement a vision for the division that speaks to the school’s overall mission and values, while working collaboratively with the school’s leadership team to establish and execute broader institutional goals.
• Make recommendations to the Associate Head of Teaching & Learning regarding hiring and retention, the assignment of faculty, the general programs, activities, and concerns of the division.
• Promote a school climate that is safe, supports learning, and emphasizes character development.
• Communicate proactively with parents, faculty, and staff.
• Ensure a smooth transition for students and families between divisions and grade levels.
• Commit to being visible and accessible to all, including faculty, staff, students, parents, alumni, and visitors to campus.

Operational

• Conduct regular meetings with Lower School faculty that address routine school matters and explore issues of educational and philosophical interest and concern.
• Coach Lower School faculty through observation, evaluation, growth goals, and opportunities for professional development in matters of classroom management, teaching methods, and general school procedures.
• Build trusting relationships with students, faculty, and staff, identify their needs and strengths, and support their work.
• Collaborate closely with the Upper School Division Head and other members of the school’s leadership team to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive educational program.

• Master’s degree in Education or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in educational leadership, preferably in an independent school setting.
• Proven track record of successful leadership, teaching, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and parents to achieve school goals.
• Strong understanding of child development and educational best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.