| Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child, a Catholic independent school in Summit, New Jersey, seeks a Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) for the 2021-2022 academic year. Candidates must have 7+ years of relevant experience. Advanced degree in related field preferred. To apply, please submit resume and cover letter to Associate Head of School, Jennifer Landis, at jennifer.landis@oakknoll.org or 44 Blackburn Road, Summit, NJ 07901. Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child is an independent private Catholic day school coeducational in lower school (prekindergarten through grade 6) and all girls upper school (grades 7-12). For more information about Oak Knoll, please visit www.oakknoll.org or call 908-522-8100. The Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice at Oak Knoll is a senior level administrator who is committed to the mission of the school and works to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and justice in the school community. The Director of DEIJ has a special role in carrying out the vision of Oak Knoll education. S/he does this through the development of the program and supporting the growth of all members of the school community. The Director of DEIJ and all members of the community work to support the following core beliefs: The Director of DEIJ and all members of the community work to support the following core beliefs: - God is central in our lives.
- A nurturing educational environment supports personal, moral, intellectual, and spiritual development.
- A challenging curriculum promotes intellectual growth.
- An open mind leads to a lifetime of learning.
- All voices deserve to be heard and respected.
- Each person has gifts and talents that enrich the community.
- Understanding and appreciation of difference lead to the celebration of diversity.
- A cooperative spirit and giving nature are essential to living the Holy Child philosophy.
- Each person is called to work for principles of justice, peace, and compassion in every facet of life.
- With God working in us, we [can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine.] ~ EPHESIANS 3:20
The Director of DEIJ at Oak Knoll holds responsibilities that include curricular and extra-curricular programs and initiatives across all constituencies of the school. Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmation Action Employer |