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Moravian Academy is seeking an Assistant Director to help lead the Downtown Campus of 380 students in grades PS-8. This position begins July 1, 2022.

Position Description

The Assistant Director is a full-time, non-teaching administrator at the Moravian Academy Downtown Campus, for grades Preschool through 8, who carries a principal or collaborative responsibility for the following roles: building leader, community steward, outstanding communicator, problem-solver, and supportive leader for faculty and students. The Assistant Director reports directly to the Director of the Downtown Campus, serves as second in the chain of command for safety and security, and is a member of the student support team and campus leadership team. This is a 12-month position.

The effective administrator will have a strong background in the daily life of independent schools and experience supporting classrooms that integrate social, emotional, and academic learning through Developmental Designs, Responsive Classrooms, or similar approaches. Experience with student information systems such as Blackbaud, Google Classroom, Apple products, Seesaw, and other cloud-based educational platforms will be important. Effective administrators will exhibit their passion and joy for working with children, their commitment to supporting colleagues, students, and their families, outstanding communication skills and follow-up, and an enthusiasm for keeping up with current and future practices in student-centered, culturally responsive education. 

Core Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership that sets the culture and tone for the campus, in partnership with the campus Director.
• Work collaboratively with the Downtown Campus Director to establish a safe and secure learning environment for students, planning for emergencies with staff and security.
• Develop and maintain positive, constructive, and professional partnerships with all community members including faculty, staff, students, and families.
• Attend to the day-to-day operations including scheduling, supervision and evaluation, attendance, and student conduct. 
• Assist with developing and administering disciplinary procedures according to the school’s policies.
• Contribute to campus announcements, blogging, chapel, assemblies, and weekly community newsletters.
• Assist in planning and providing professional development for faculty and staff, as well as educational opportunities for parents.
• Support teacher’s digital communication with parents (myMA course pages, Google sites, SeeSaw, sharing projects, etc.), including solutions for remote instruction.
• Meet weekly with the campus Director to report and review the overall status and progress of the campus.
• Attend grade level/department, collaborative planning, student support, and other meetings as required or deemed necessary.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in a related field. A Master’s is preferred.
• At least 5 years of teaching experience. At least 2 years in educational leadership is advantageous.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a previous background in independent schools. 
• Proficiency in Spanish and/or experience in working in a language immersion environment is beneficial but not required.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A passion for teaching and leading. 
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, particularly around personnel issues.
• A transparent and collaborative approach to leadership through relationship and trust-building.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A passion for learning and professional growth.
• A “Can Do” attitude and a positive approach to responsibilities.
• Ability to face challenging situations with a calm demeanor and professionalism.

About the School

Moravian Academy, located in historic Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is a Preschool through 12th-grade co-educational college preparatory school and the ninth oldest independent school in the United States. Founded in 1742, Moravian Academy continues to be a school in motion. After a recent merger with The Swain School, Moravian Academy comprises over 900 students and 200 employees. The extensive facilities are located on three campuses which together are the premier choice for independent education in the Lehigh Valley region. Each campus possesses a distinct culture and setting:

• The Downtown Campus for Grades PS-8 inside the national historic landmark district that is at the heart of the City of Bethlehem;
• The Merle Smith Upper School Campus for Grades 9-12, is situated on 120 acres of green expanse in Bethlehem Township, approximately 7 miles from downtown Bethlehem;
• The Swain School for grades PS-8 with a 22-acre contemporary campus in the beautiful west end of Allentown, approximately 25 minutes from the Bethlehem campuses.

To Apply

Submit digital materials, including a letter of intent and statement of educational philosophy to employment@moravianacademy.org. This position is open until filled.

Address letter of intent to: Ms. Dawn Brews, Acting Director of the Downtown Campus.

Moravian Academy is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to provide an environment that welcomes a diverse community.