The Assistant Head of School for Academics at One Schoolhouse serves as the Chief Academic Officer, playing a pivotal role in shaping the academic vision and maintaining excellence in online learning. This individual ensures that One Schoolhouse offers best-in-class, student-centered courses that meet the evolving needs of the independent school community while embodying the organization's commitment to forward-thinking pedagogy and innovative practices.
The ideal candidate will have a deep respect for the role of on-campus education, paired with a conviction that online learning is an essential skill for college readiness. They are passionate about creating exceptional online academic experiences and leading a faculty dedicated to student growth, inclusivity, and engagement.
Key Responsibilities Lead Our Learning Vision
Provide strategic direction and oversight for the entire academic program, ensuring alignment with One Schoolhouse’s mission and commitment to excellence.
Lead the design, implementation, and continuous refinement of a dynamic online curriculum that meets the needs of independent schools and incorporates inclusive and innovative teaching practices.
Collaborate closely with academic leaders and faculty to create a learning environment that models best practices, including the integration of cutting-edge educational tools and a strong focus on Generative AI.
Stay attuned to trends and developments in both the independent school sector and the online learning landscape, applying new insights to enhance program offerings.
Support Our Faculty and Academic Administrators
Lead, manage, and evaluate a dedicated team of full-time academic administrators and support a broader network of 75 part-time faculty.
Cultivate a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment that empowers faculty to excel and fosters professional growth.
Oversee an exceptional online learning program, ensuring that it operates with integrity and to high academic standards.
Partner with the Association for Academic Leaders to align goals and develop synergies between academic programs and leadership development initiatives.
Drive Strategy with Curiosity and Data
Help shape the future of One Schoolhouse with thoughtful strategic planning and a love for data-driven decision-making.
Use insights and analytics to keep our academic offerings fresh, innovative, and student-centered.
Partner with senior leadership to stay ahead of trends, anticipate changes, and adapt our programs to continue delighting students and partnering effectively with schools.
Key Outcomes Key outcomes are designed to measure success in core areas: academic excellence, innovation, faculty leadership, strategic planning, and external engagement. Achieving these outcomes will ensure that the Assistant Head of School contributes meaningfully to One Schoolhouse’s mission and helps elevate the organization’s standing within the independent school community.
Excellence in Academic Program Delivery: Meet and surpass key engagement and academic performance metrics, including course completion rates, partner school satisfaction, and demonstrated growth in college readiness skills.
Innovative Curriculum Development: Ensure that the online curriculum remains aligned with the evolving needs of independent schools, incorporating feedback from partner schools and adapting the program in response to educational trends.
Effective Faculty Leadership and Development: Develop and implement a robust professional development program that leads to measurable growth in faculty effectiveness, as evidenced by teaching evaluations, student feedback, and programmatic progress.
Data-Driven Strategic Decision-Making: Consistently use data and analytics to monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to student outcomes, course effectiveness, and faculty performance, driving continuous improvement.
Center School Partnerships and External Engagement: Position One Schoolhouse as a leader in online learning within the independent school community, maintaining strong relationships with existing partners and expanding the network of schools engaging with One Schoolhouse.
One Schoolhouse is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization that partners with independent schools to advance their diverse approaches to education.The organization does this through an innovative, online supplemental learning program and through our Association for Academic Leaders. More than 270 schools are a part of our online learning consortium; and more than 125 schools are a part of our newly formed Association for Academic Leaders. One Schoolhouse looks to continue moderate to aggressive growth over the coming years. Please visit http://www.oneschoolhouse.org/ and http://www.academicleaders.org/ for more information about the organization.
The One Schoolhouse leadership team is positive, forward-looking, fun-loving, and supportive. We are looking for candidates who will add to an exceptionally good work environment. Those who tend to see opportunities before problems, who are able to laugh at themselves, who see the best in people, and who work effectively with colleagues of varied backgrounds find success in this working environment.