Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Hillbrook School is seeking a Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to be part of our senior leadership team. Reporting directly to the Head of School, the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will lead, facilitate, and steward the processes and programs that support Hillbrook in becoming an ever more equitable and inclusive school. The person in this role will coordinate existing efforts and extend and connect our DEI work so that developing and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning environment and school culture is work that is shared by all. This commitment is described by the school’s Statement on Inclusivity and in Vision 2020, Hillbrook’s most recent strategic plan. Serving as a strategic thinker, deep listener, educator, coach, and connector this role is best suited for a practitioner with previous experience in this, or a related field.

Serving as the first full-time Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, this leader will have an exciting opportunity to build upon the significant work the school has done in the past 10 years. Recent highlights have included the creation in 2015 of the Statement of Inclusivity, a marked increase in student diversity, the implementation of a Flexible Tuition Model that has led to significant growth in the number of students served as well as the breadth of support offered, active participation and leadership in local (People of Color in Independent Schools) and national (POCC) organizations, and the successful implementation of both SEED 1 and SEED 2 programs for employees.

Hillbrook School is a co-ed, independent, junior kindergarten–8th grade school located on 14 acres of oak woodland in Los Gatos, CA. Founded in 1935, Hillbrook School remains deeply connected its historical roots as a school where children are known, learning is authentic and active, and success is measured one child at a time. During the past 80 years, we have grown and evolved from a small boarding school serving wards of the state to one of the leading independent schools in the Bay Area, and yet our vision remains the same - to inspire children to achieve their dreams and reach beyond themselves to make a difference in the world. Our talented faculty delivers a program that provides 350 students with a unique blend of challenging and engaging academics, visual and performing arts, passion-driven projects, and service opportunities.

Hillbrook School is a recognized leader in educational innovation, earning designation since 2010 as an Apple Distinguished School. Our 1:1 iPad program in the middle school, iLab Makerspace classroom, and Center for Teaching Excellence all stem from a commitment to being on the leading edge of best practices in education. Our faculty members present at conferences across the nation and globe each year, on topics that range from innovative uses of technology, to research studies we have conducted on the impact of classroom design on teaching and learning. Hillbrook is intentional about, and deeply committed to, cultural competency and professional growth. We are a community of highly-engaged, lifelong learners.

As noted in our recently rewritten and approved Statement of Inclusivity, Hillbrook is an intentionally diverse community that strives to reflect the extraordinary diversity of Silicon Valley. We believe that educational excellence and equity depend on the creation of a diverse and inclusive community where all people feel a full sense of membership. Hillbrook School is an equal opportunity employer. Opportunities are open to all individuals without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, or handicap.  

Salaries are competitive. Benefits include full medical, dental, and vision coverage; ample retirement planning with TIAA-CREF; a generous holiday schedule; access to and support with the latest state-of-the-art education technology; and a strong commitment to engaging and personalized professional development.

Responsibilities:

• Create a strategic vision for DEI in collaboration with the Head of School and the Board including:
• co-Chair the Board-level Inclusivity Task Force
• Work with the Director of Teaching & Learning to implement and monitor recommendations from audits, collect and utilize data to assess the school’s practices (hiring, enrollment management, pedagogy, etc), and offer insight into best practices from schools and other leading organizations across the country
• Create or maintain a network of DEI practitioners in order to keep abreast of best practices and current research. Act as both as “window and mirror” - demonstrating what is possible as well as providing a critical way to view ourselves.
• Support an employee professional growth model, in collaboration with other senior administrators, that strengthens the capacity of all employees in their work with DEI including:
• Participate with Division Heads, Director of Teaching & Learning, and other senior administrators in employee growth model
• Work in collaboration with the Director of Teaching & Learning to provide DEI programming for the Resident Teacher Program
• Create professional development programs on campus and encourage professional development opportunities off-campus to ensure ongoing development of employee professional practices through the lens of DEI
• Offer coaching to faculty, staff, and administrators on issues of DEI
• Support structures to carry out the work of DEI with employees, such as SEED groups and affinity groups
• Develop in collaboration with the Director of Teaching and Learning, Division Heads, and faculty student learning experiences that develop cultural competency and engage students in conversations about diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Support the development of a JK-8 cultural competency framework that enables teachers to effectively integrate DEI programming and learning experiences
• Develop and lead student learning experiences as part of Reach Beyond Block, Reach Beyond Week, and other cross-grade, cross-curricular programs
• Support students and families, particularly those whose backgrounds and lived experiences place them outside the dominant culture of the school.
• Support the school’s diversity efforts for students and employees.
• Support the Head of School and the Director of Human Resources in the school’s efforts to attract, hire, and retain a diverse community of employees
• Support the Office of Advancement & Enrollment in its efforts to attract and retain an increasingly diverse student body
• Actively participate in an employee culture that is committed to being at the leading edge of K-8 education

This position is an exclusive search with CalWest Educators. To apply for this opening, click here and upload your cover letter and resume to the CalWest website.

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Visit our school’s website to learn more at www.hillbrook.org.