IDEAS Faculty - Chair of Innovative and Entrepreneurial Learning (TK - 12)

Job Title: IDEAS Faculty - Chair of Innovative and Entrepreneurial Learning (TK - 12) 

Department: IDEAS@PDS 

Reports to: Michael Magno, Associate Head of School

FLSA Status: Exempt

PDS Status: Faculty, full-time, benefited

Founded in 1970, Providence Day School is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational college preparatory school serving approximately 1,825 students in transitional kindergarten through 12th grade. Committed to academic excellence, global diversity and character development, PDS seeks to inspire in its students a passion for learning, a sense of social responsibility and a commitment to personal integrity. Cited for excellence by the U.S. Department of Education, the College Board Advanced Placement Program and the National Council of Teachers of English, PDS provides a challenging and diverse college preparatory curriculum.

PD is recognized as one of The Charlotte Observer’s “Top Workplaces 2024”, “Top Workplaces 2023”, “Top Workplaces 2022”, “Top Workplaces 2019”, as well as, “Top Workplaces 2018”.  This award is particularly special because the results are based solely on confidential responses from our employees. Additionally, PD is recognized as one of greater Charlotte’s 2018 and 2019 Healthiest Employers by the Charlotte Business Journal. This award demonstrates the school’s commitment to promoting the health and wellness of our employees and the importance of appropriate work-life harmony.  

The Providence Day School community welcomes people of diverse backgrounds and beliefs who share a commitment to respect one another and accept differences. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of nondiscrimination in the treatment of employees or applicants for employment without consideration of race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, gender or gender identity.

Providence Day School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, is a member of ABC (A Better Chance), and holds memberships in the National Association of Independent Schools, Southern Association of Independent Schools, North Carolina Association of Independent Schools, Educational Records Bureau, National and Southern Associations for College Admission Counseling, the Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, and the College Board. 

This position is a full-time, 10 month exempt position beginning August, 2025.

Responsibilities: The IDEAS team leader will report to the Associate Head of School and will be responsible for teaching/redesigning a variety of learning experiences as well as collaborating with other IDEAS@PDS faculty. This position will foster a curiosity and passion for all things IDEAS at the LS, MS, US levels through class visits, guest speakers, and curriculum as well as designing and facilitating IDEAS learning experiences. This leader will be responsible for growing, developing, and leading the people, place, and program that is IDEAS@PD. This individual will engage in all aspects of the life of the school (including serving as an advisor for a group of middle or upper school students). 

Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree is required. It is preferred that the degree be in a field or fields adjacent to innovation, design, entrepreneurship, analytics, and sustainability. Candidates will also need experience in leading teams and managing change. Additionally, a growth mindset is needed to teach courses in an evolving program. 

Salary and Benefits:  Providence Day School is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees through a compensation plan that compares favorably with those of other independent schools both locally and nationwide.  Individual salary levels are competitive and are determined by educational background and experience.

Application Process: Applicants should submit a cover letter of interest, current resume, college transcript, three letters of recommendation, and a list of references with telephone numbers. Materials should be sent to the provided email address. 

pds.ideas@providenceday.org 

This position is open until filled. Providence Day School is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). 

Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree is required. It is preferred that the degree be in a field or fields adjacent to innovation, design, entrepreneurship, analytics, and sustainability. Candidates will also need experience in leading teams and managing change. Additionally, a growth mindset is needed to teach courses in an evolving program. 

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