Details
Posted: 27-Jan-23
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $90,000-$120,000
Categories:
Director of Studies/Curriculum
Salary Details:
Based on experience
The Assistant Lower School Director (ALSD) reports to the Lower School Director and serves as a member of the Lower School leadership team and student support team. The ALSD will actively embrace the VCS Mission and Diversity Statements and will collaborate with the Lower School Director to oversee the academic, social, and emotional life of the Lower School.
The ALSD should understand the developmental needs of young children(k-5) and demonstrate the ability to create a school community that serves those needs. The ALSD should have high energy, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor, and model lifelong learning and a commitment to professional growth. It is important that candidates have outstanding communication skills and be confident problem solvers yet be flexible and willing to see situations from all sides. The ALSD should be comfortable communicating with all school constituents: students, families, faculty, staff and fellow administrators. The ALSD should be a strong student advocate, but able to maintain appropriate boundaries with students and families. The ALSD should be highly organized and detail-oriented, as well as able to see beyond details to the wider landscape. A Master’s degree is preferred.
For the 2023-2024 school year, this full-time position begins on July 1, 2023. Interested candidates should email their resume, cover letter and a statement of educational philosophy to Sarah Williamson-Broadman at hr@vcs-nyc.org.
Responsibilities assigned to the Assistant Lower School Director include, but are not limited to:
• Working closely with the Lower School Director (LSD) to achieve the school’s and the LSD’s vision and goals for the division; helping to assess progress towards these goals throughout the school year.
• Working with the LSD and Guidance Team to address the academic and social-emotional needs of LS students.
• Collaborating with the LSD and the DEI Director to create and implement programs that support all students.
• Participating in the interviewing, onboarding, evaluation, and professional development processes for faculty.
• Overseeing the daily class schedule and coordinating special schedules.
• Collaborating with the LS Administrative Assistant to arrange substitute coverages.
• Coordinating and attending grade-level team meetings and specialists’ meetings.
• Advising faculty on curriculum development and instructional delivery.
• Collaborating with the LSD on student management and discipline.
• Assisting the LSD with proofreading and editing student progress reports.
• Attending Admin Calendar meetings monthly.
• Participate in daily duties , such as dismissal and lunch duty.
• Maintaining contact with families on issues relating to their children and participating in parent events.
• Attending a variety of LS and school-wide student events (LS Community Meeting, All School Assemblies)
• Acting as the primary point person for the division in the LSD’s absence.
• Assuming responsibility for other projects as assigned by the LSD.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality in all matters