Position Overview

Drew School is looking to fill a full-time Science faculty and Department Chair position for the 2019-2020 school year.

The Department Chair is responsible for overseeing their department’s curriculum and teaching to the school’s mission. Working with the Academic Dean and the Dean of Faculty, the Department Chair will develop and articulate a clear vision for the department and manage its continual growth and self-reflection - both curricular and professional.

This position requires someone to teach four classes and lead all departmental and curricular planning meetings. We are seeking a science educator with at least eight years teaching experience across all levels of high school. We are also looking for someone who either aspires for leadership roles, or who is currently serving as a Department Chair or other supervisory administrative role within an independent high school.

We are in year two of a five-year curriculum review, and are looking for someone with the skill-set to lead their department in engaging with fundamental questions of what and how we teach. Our science program places a strong emphasis on inquiry-based, hands-on learning, and we value creativity and real-world application of scientific principles. We want to ensure that a new leader in our school also shares these values.

The Drew faculty is collegial and collaborative. We are looking for someone familiar with the culture of independent schools who wants to work within a supportive and collaborative school community. 

Essential Duties and responsibilities

• Provides mentorship and support for teachers in the department, including class observations and meetings to discuss teaching methodology and professional development opportunities
• Works with the Dean of Faculty to mentor and evaluate new teachers
• Works with the Academic Dean to build a curriculum that aligns with the school’s mission and fosters individual growth in every student
• Sets departmental goals and plans meetings to improve programming
• Leads hiring of new teachers for the department
• Manages department budget
• Serves as primary spokesperson for the department
• Is a leader who embraces the direction and mission of the school
• Is a member of the Academic Council, meeting every two weeks

Qualifications and Skills

• Has management or supervisor experience of at least two years
• Has experience in an independent school setting
• Has experience working with students with learning differences
• Is self-reflective and growth-minded
• Has the ability to collaborate with adults and students
• Is culturally competent and a practitioner of equity and inclusion
• Has the ability to maintain standards of professionalism

Duties and Responsibilities Outside of the Department

• Lead bi-weekly Experiential Elective classes
• Advise a student advising group
• Lead a Drew Education for Active Lifelong Learning (DEALL) week experience

Please submit a cover letter and résumé to jobs@drewschool.org.

Drew School offers a competitive compensation package. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage candidates of color and candidates with diverse backgrounds to apply.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY 
Drew School of San Francisco admits students of any race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin, or handicap to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities of the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship programs, athletic and other school administered programs.