Career Center

Division Director, Grades 4 - 8

Supervisor: Head of School

Position Summary:

The Philadelphia School seeks a strong educational leader with a demonstrated commitment to progressive education.  The Division Director acts as the strategic and tactical educational leader of grades 4 through 8 and is responsible for day-to-day operations in those grades. The Division Director maintains the alignment between the school's mission statement, strategic plan, and all activities of that division. He/She/They functions as the chief articulator and upholder of the programs, practices, and behavioral guidelines for grades 4 - 8. 

As a member of the academic Program Team, the Division Director works collaboratively with the Preschool - 3rd grade Division Director to ensure programmatic and pedagogical continuity and cohesion across all grades and to set the pace, tone, and priorities for our learning community.  The Division Director also works in close collaboration with the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Director of Learning Resources.

The Division Director will:

• co-create and implement best practice programs and initiatives that uphold progressive pedagogy and practice
• evaluate the academic program for curricular clarity, cohesion, and alignment with benchmarks and school values  
• champion the school’s commitment to equity, outdoor education, and place based learning
• consistently assess where the teachers are, what they need to move forward, and how to allocate resources to meet those needs 
• oversee and provide leadership to assigned faculty committees and conduct regular tactical and strategic meetings with faculty, individually and in teams, to build shared visions, support innovations, and problem solve concerns
• work in conjunction with the Learning Resources team, teachers, and parents to develop plans to meet the educational, physical, social, and emotional needs of students. 
• make recommendations to the Head of School regarding the hiring, remediation, retention, and the assignment of faculty 
• supervise all classroom teachers in grades 4 - 8; support strong teaming and interdisciplinary collaboration
• supervise specialist teachers who teach across multiple grades/divisions

Characteristics: 

• Excellent communication, leadership, organization, and collaboration skills
• Experience coaching teachers
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and equity work
• Experience in curriculum design/implementation 
• Deep knowledge of child development
• Understanding of and commitment to academic technology and integration
• Experience in Google Apps for Education
• Spanish fluency is a plus 

Qualified candidates should visit our website and apply under Employment Opportunities.  

The Philadelphia School is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Philadelphia School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The Philadelphia School complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The Philadelphia School expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of The Philadelphia School employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including employment termination.

Years of experience: 
3-5 years of teaching experience required (grades 4-8 experience preferred); 3-5 years of administrative experience preferred.

Educational background:

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree in an education-related field is required.