Cambridge, Massachusetts
Posted: 04-Mar-25
Location: Seattle, Washington
Type: Full Time
Salary: $110,000-$120,000
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WHO WE ARE
Hamlin Robinson School (HRS) ignites the academic and creative potential of students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. Since 1983, we have been Washington’s only non-profit school dedicated exclusively to these students’ unique academic and social-emotional needs.
?We believe every child deserves a learning environment where they feel safe, understood, and empowered. With small class sizes (1:15 teacher-student ratio) and a structured, multisensory approach, students gain confidence and a sense of ownership over their learning through meaningful moments of authentic success. In traditional school settings, students with dyslexia often internalize their challenges as a personal failure—we exist to change that.
?More than just academics, HRS is often the first place where students feel truly understood and capable. For families, seeing their child engage joyfully in learning – sometimes for the first time – is transformational.
Hamlin Robinson School values diversity and welcomes the unique contributions of people from all backgrounds and identities. Please view our Equity Statement and full Non-Discrimination Policy on the HRS Website.
WHY HAMLIN ROBINSON SCHOOL
- Purpose-Driven Leadership – As a key partner in Lower School leadership, you will lead within a team that is deeply aligned in mission and vision. You will help shape the student experience, mentor faculty, and further strengthen the cohesive, purpose-driven culture that defines our school.
- Training & Support – Ongoing professional development, coaching, and collaboration is valued to ensure administrative leaders grow alongside our faculty and students.
- Collaborative & Aligned Community – Leadership at HRS is collaborative and intentional. The Lower School Assistant Head will work closely with the Head of Lower School and faculty to maintain consistency, clarity, and collective progress.
THE JOB
Position: Assistant Head of Lower School
Department: Administration
Reports to: Head of Lower School
Job Classification: Full time, 12-month exempt
WHO YOU ARE
- You are collaborative, adaptable, and committed to fostering a positive, mission-aligned school culture.
- Your leadership is grounded in integrity, warmth, and professionalism, building strong relationships and trust.
- You possess strong project management skills and attention to detail, ensuring initiatives are well-organized, efficiently executed, and delivered on time.
- You have keen interpersonal and communication skills, adept at tailoring messages with clarity and sensitivity.
- You value empathy and authenticity, creating an environment where individuals feel heard, supported, and empowered.
- You are dedicated to supporting students with dyslexia through research-based, intentional practices while honoring diverse learning needs.
- You have deep experience in lower school teaching, curriculum, and implementing social-emotional and behavioral supports.
- You are a strategic thinker who fosters growth in students and educators, valuing continuous improvement, professional development, and collaboration.
- You uphold the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism.
- You are curious and committed to ongoing professional growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS
- Work in close partnership with the Head of Lower School to uphold and advance the educational program of the Lower School, professional culture, and strategic priorities of the School.
- Demonstrate cultural competence and a strong commitment to HRS’s Mission, Core Values, and Equity Statement.
- Serve as an extension of the Head of Lower School, ensuring cohesion in leadership, decision-making, and daily operations.
- Cultivate and sustain a positive, mission-aligned school culture that fosters student growth, faculty excellence, and community engagement.
- Maintain a visible and active presence in the Lower School community, supporting faculty and students to ensure a dynamic and well-aligned learning environment.
- Guide and mentor faculty, supporting their growth and ongoing development through coaching and collaboration.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among the Head of Lower School, Instructional Support Team, Lower School Counselor, and Teaching Faculty to ensure cohesive student, classroom, instructional and programmatic support.
- Provide student behavioral coaching and interventions, as needed, while fostering a supportive partnership and maintaining timely communication with families.
- Support student progress monitoring, parent-teacher conferences, and reporting practices.
- Assist in the planning and execution of faculty meetings, professional development, and student activities.
- Assume leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Head of Lower School.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Salary: $110,000-$120,000 per year
Position Classification: Full Time, Exempt
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b (up to 7% employer match), Life insurance, Pet insurance, and long-term disability.
HOW TO APPLY
1. Submit your Resume and Cover Letter:
Resumes and Cover Letters should be sent to:
Jessica Ruger, Head of Lower School, She/Her
Email: jobs@hamlinrobinson.org with “Assistant Head of Lower School” in the subject line.
2. Please complete this brief questionnaire to lend insights into your unique perspectives and experiences.