Details
Posted: 15-Nov-23
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: 70,000-150,000
Categories:
Math
The Browning School is a K-12 boys school located on 62nd Street in midtown Manhattan, New York. Founded by scholar and teacher John A. Browning, The Browning School has been a leader in fostering the intellectual and personal growth of boys and young men since 1888. Serving roughly 400 students in kindergarten through grade 12, Browning strives to combine the best of a traditional prep school environment and curriculum with imaginative teaching and a strong value system – all in a single-sex setting.
MISSION STATEMENT AND VALUES
The Browning School fosters growth of courageous and compassionate men of intellect and integrity who aspire to contribute meaningfully to our world.
The Browning gentleman develops amid a community that upholds these values…
HONESTY
We speak the truth, act with integrity, and take responsibility for our actions.
DIGNITY
We honor and celebrate the dignity of all people and support the power of a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community.
CURIOSITY
We encourage and celebrate open-minded inquiry about our world and the perspectives of those around us.
PURPOSE
We believe that education encourages exploration and discovery in pursuit of meaning and enduring fulfillment.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
The Browning School strives to create a diverse community in which all members are safe, respected and valued. We believe that in actively promoting a diverse learning environment, we are fostering intellectual, social, and emotional growth for all. Recognizing and pursuing diversity, however, are not enough; we seek to transcend mere tolerance of differences and aspire to a celebration of the varied appearances, abilities, perspectives, and values that characterize our community.
BROWNING PHILOSOPHY OF LEARNING
Boys come to Browning to be known, challenged, and inspired. When a boy’s capacities and aspirations are known and understood by his teachers, that boy can be guided, year after year, to take increasing ownership of his learning. He will develop the disposition not only to respond to others’ questions, but also the ability to craft questions of his own, questions that will drive his class’s process of inquiry. Through this activity, the boys are likewise challenged to ask similar searching questions of themselves. It is through this questioning that they come to understand their identities as intellectual and moral agents, and recognize the opportunities they have to develop and refine their senses of self and character. In reflecting upon the bigger, essential questions that arise from their self-examination and academic work alike, Browning boys are inspired to seek a deeper level of understanding and to build a sense of purpose that will engage their passions and skills in the service of the world beyond themselves.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Browning is looking for an Upper School Math Department Chair for the 2024-2025 academic year. The position will begin on or around August 19, 2024. The expected annual salary range for this position is $70,000-150,000, commensurate with experience.
Key Responsibilities
Department Chairs are responsible for the oversight of teaching and learning in their respective departments. Individually and as a group, these colleagues set the standards of the School’s academic program and embrace the School’s mission and philosophy of learning. They believe in and desire the growth of all teachers in their department and have a passion for their subject matter as well as respect for the learning process of students. Ultimately, they are responsible for the most important work of our School -- teaching and learning. Among other things, they are tasked with:
- Teaching math in Grades Nine to Twelve
- Developing and implementing an inspiring curriculum in conjunction with the Head of Upper School, Director of Teaching and Learning, and other K-8 math curriculum leaders
- Charting a path for development of the department’s pedagogy
- Leading the hiring process for teachers within the department and serving as a mentor to new and returning teachers alike
- Setting a professional, collegial, and inspirational tone in the department
- Creating and overseeing a yearly growth process and plan for every department member
- Promoting internal and external professional development opportunities
- Leading a yearly curricular review for the 9-12 program in alignment with Browning’s target-focused teaching model
- Overseeing teaching assignments and a system for the placement of students in courses
- Ensuring the course materials and textbooks are aligned with the targets of each course, including the ordering of these materials
- Participating in Department Chair meetings
- Exploring interdisciplinary opportunities
- Communicating with parents about curricular matters
- Heartily contributing to the school community
Key Competencies
In general, successful members of the Browning faculty are:
- Champions of boys -- They believe in and love the expansive potential in boys.
- Relationship-oriented -- They actively build meaningful relationships with students and families.
- Purpose-driven -- They are inquiry-minded, curious and resourceful in finding solutions and growth opportunities.
- Justice-seeking -- They seek to address students and their needs with an equity-oriented and antiracist lens and engage in the deep work of equity in the classroom and school community.
- Can-do collaborators -- They seek collaboration and listen deeply to others, and they believe that a can-do attitude allows a team to accomplish more.
A successful Upper School Math Department Chair will take further ownership of leading the curricular work and the professional growth of the department - including the ongoing effort to ensure broad cultural representation and culturally-responsive, relationship-oriented teaching practices - while collaborating with administrators and fellow department chairs to ensure alignment with diversity and equity goals as well as other strategic plans and goals. Communicating clearly and consistently with students, families, department members, and administrators is of the utmost importance.
Those interested in the position should address their résumé and cover letter to Danielle Passno, Assistant Head of School / Director of Teaching and Learning, and submit their application via this link.
About The Browning School
The Browning School fosters growth of courageous and compassionate men of intellect and integrity who aspire to contribute meaningfully to our world. The Browning gentleman develops amid a community that upholds our core values: honesty, dignity, curiosity and purpose. We speak the truth, act with integrity and take responsibility for our actions. We honor and celebrate the dignity of all people and support the power of a diverse, inclusive and welcoming community. We encourage and celebrate open-minded inquiry about our world and the perspectives of those around us. We believe that education encourages exploration and discovery in pursuit of meaning and enduring fulfillment.
The Browning School strives to create a diverse community in which all members are safe, respected, and valued. We believe that in actively promoting a diverse learning environment, we are fostering intellectual, social, and emotional growth for all. Recognizing and pursuing diversity, however, are not enough; we seek to transcend mere tolerance of difference and aspire to a celebration of the varied appearances, abilities, perspectives, and values that characterize our community.
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