Details
Posted: 10-Dec-23
Location: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Head of School
Required Education:
Masters
Head of Boys Middle School
Cranbrook is seeking the Head of the Cranbrook Middle School for Boys (MSB). This position is responsible for the effective operation of the MSB, the development and oversight of curricular and extracurricular programs, and for providing leadership to faculty, staff, parents, students, and other Schools constituents. This individual should demonstrate a deep and thoughtful understanding of the developmental expectations and needs of children within this age group (6th – 8th grade) and be eager to partner closely with the Head of the Middle School for Girls (MSG) to build alignment and cohesion between Cranbrook’s two middle schools. With broad oversight of day-to-day operations, the Head of MSB should be an experienced leader in curriculum and instruction. Possessing a strong lens towards developing a positive school climate and culture for students, their families, the faculty, and the staff is critical.
Cranbrook is a PK-12 school with a vibrant boarding component in grades 9-12. The campus also hosts a Graduate Academy of Art, a Science Museum, and an Art Museum, which together comprise the Cranbrook Educational Community. The art and architecture that shape the campus are designed to complement the surrounding natural environment, making for a truly stunning campus. The campus is located about 20 miles north of Detroit. For more, please visit our website: www.cranbrook.edu, and take an aerial tour of the campus.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Oversight of the day-to-day operations at the Middle School for Boys (MSB).
- Represent and serve as chief spokesperson for the MSB, both within the Cranbrook Educational Community and to the broader public.
- Participate in long-range strategic planning for curriculum, programs, staffing, and facilities for Cranbrook Schools and for the MSB in particular.
- Working in partnership with the Director of Schools, the Assistant Director of Schools, the Head of the Middle School for Girls (MSG), and other senior-level administrators, review and evaluate existing and proposed educational programs, and maintain or improve them, always in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of Cranbrook Schools.
- With the Assistant Director of Schools and Head of the MSG, work to create necessary vertical and horizontal alignment of the curriculum and program between the two middle schools, encouraging and supporting dialogue amongst faculty from the two buildings.
- Hire, develop, evaluate, and retain faculty and staff to attain the curricular and programmatic objectives of the MSB and of Cranbrook Schools more broadly.
- Encourage and facilitate effective communication among the Middle School faculty and staff (across the two buildings), as well as with the Schools, and the broader Cranbrook Community.
- With the Dean of Students and School Counselor, administer student behavioral processes and communicate with families/caregivers. Ensure that responses to student behaviors are thoughtful, developmentally grounded, and anchored in restorative practices so that they foster opportunities for student learning and growth.
- Embrace the Cranbrook Educational Community’s mission-driven commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access with the Middle School for Boys.
- Foster a sense of communication, involvement, and support among the families/caregivers of Middle School students. This includes, but is not limited to, hosting one-on-one meetings, and making presentations to parent groups and other committees, as appropriate.
- Serve on the Schools’ Administrative Team, Academic Leadership Group, and Division Heads Group.
- Participate cooperatively, constructively, and creatively within the broader Cranbrook Educational Community to help further the Community’s mission, goals, and objectives.
- Maintain attendance, punctuality, and performance standards set forth in Cranbrook’s employee handbook.
Requirements:
- A Master’s degree with a minimum of eight years of successful school administrator experience demonstrating progressive leadership and responsibility.
- Demonstrated ability for long-range strategic planning, and successful curricular and extracurricular development.
- Requires superior written and oral communications, and technological skills, to provide effective leadership to faculty and staff, and to interact effectively with parents and students.
- Proven fiscal and personnel management skills.
- Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to nurture a diverse and inclusive student and faculty population.
- Requires a valid Michigan Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
Cranbrook offers competitive compensation and benefits that include medical, dental, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, and retirement programs with employer contribution.
For consideration, interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae or résumé, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts and any certifications, a statement of educational philosophy relative to this position, and two or three letters of recommendation with contact information. Please be sure all documents are uploaded at the time you submit your application.
Click here to apply: Head, Boys Middle School | Cranbrook Faculty Employment Opportunities (ultipro.com)
About Cranbrook Educational Community
Cranbrook History
Founded by Detroit philanthropists George and Ellen Booth in 1904, Cranbrook Educational Community is one of the world’s leading centers of education, science, and art. Comprised of a graduate Academy of Art, contemporary Art Museum, House and Gardens, Institute of Science, and more than 1,600 students attending its PreK-12 independent college-preparatory Schools, Cranbrook welcomes thousands of visitors, students, and campers to its campus each year. Critics have called Cranbrook “the most enchanted and enchanting setting in America” and in 1989, it was designated a National Historic Landmark. The campus is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, about 20 miles north of Detroit.
Cranbrook Mission and Values
Mission: Cranbrook Schools are independent day and boarding schools that provide students with a challenging and comprehensive college preparatory education. We motivate students from diverse backgrounds to strive for intellectual, creative, and physical excellence, to develop a deep appreciation for the arts and different cultures, and to employ the technological tools of our modern age. Our schools seek to instill in students a strong sense of personal a
...nd social responsibility, the ability to think critically, and the competence to communicate and contribute in an increasingly global community.
Guiding Principles: Cranbrook Schools comprise a college preparatory day and boarding educational institution, early childhood through 12th grade, consisting of three divisions: a lower, middle and an upper school. We are structured to recognize and respond to the developmental, cognitive and creative needs of boys and girls and are dedicated to excellence in all aspects of education.
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