The Position

The Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Innovation provides visionary leadership, day-to-day management, and active execution for all of Wayland Academy’s academic programs.

Summary

The Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Innovation will join Wayland Academy’s Administrative Leadership team to play a key role. Wayland has been an educational leader for 165 years, the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Innovation will ensure that Wayland Academy continues to lead through a rigorous academic program preparing students for college and beyond. The Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Innovation will work closely with the Head of School to lead all academic initiatives with an emphasis on delivering 21st Century skills through our mission to develop knowledge and character. The Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Innovation will implement strategic initiatives, with a particular focus on continuous improvements in teaching and learning methods, creative and innovative classrooms, curriculum alignment, effective use of new and emerging technologies, and an atmosphere of growth and professional development for faculty.

Responsibilities

Serve as a critical thought partner to the Head of School and participate as a collaborative and engaged member of the Administrative Leadership Team.
Supervise the Chairs of the Academic Departments.
Coordinate the faculty recruitment and hiring process in close partnership with the Head of School and CFO. Plan and oversee the New Faculty and Staff Orientation and the Faculty Mentoring Program.
Work with Department Chairs to support and challenge the faculty and oversee the annual faculty evaluation process; observe all faculty annually and facilitate faculty professional development.
Serve as a thought leader at Wayland and beyond, sharing expertise and best practices
Oversee all academic policies and procedures
Work closely with the Administrative Leadership Team to establish the academic calendar and master schedule