Objective:  To support the Head of Lower School in providing educational leadership to faculty, and to serve as the primary oversight of the Early Childhood Center (ECC). 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of Lower School in providing strategic leadership for the ECC. 
• Collaborate with the Director of Foundations and Head of Lower School to maintain congruence between the school’s mission and all activities of Foundations, ECC, and Lower School.
• Supervise, observe, and evaluate early childhood faculty and staff under the direction of the Head of Lower School.
• Serve as the chief articulator of the early childhood programs, expectations, behavioral guidelines, and other information necessary to ensure that all constituencies are fully informed consistent with their individual roles.
• Collaborate with the Director of Foundations and Head of Lower School to support faculty in creating a positive, effective, and orderly classroom environment.
• Observe and serve as a consultant to ECC and LS faculty in matters of development and implementation of curriculum, classroom management, teaching methods, and general school procedures.
• Work with the Head of Lower School to respond to student discipline issues in a timely, proactive manner and maintain up-to-date records.
• Communicate with parents/guardians to build a strong school-parent/guardian relationship in order to help students solve problems.
• Serve on the Lower School student support services team as well as coordinate and keep records from weekly meetings.
• Coordinate parent coffees on various topics throughout the year in collaboration with the student support services team.
• Support the Head of Lower School and Director of Human Resources with the hiring process for ECC and LS faculty and staff.
• Participate in grade level meetings.
• Serve as the Acting Head of Lower School in the Head’s absence.
• Chair the annual May Day planning.
• Assist the Office of Admission in the admission process and serve on the retention committee.
• Serve on appropriate committees.
• Stay current on trends in independent schools and curriculum by taking an active role in professional activities and attending relevant professional meetings and conferences.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional school environment.  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time, twelve-month position.  Limited travel and occasional weekend and evening work will be required.

• Bachelor’s degree required.  Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of five years of teaching and/or educational leadership experience preferred.
• Represent the school in the larger community in a positive manner that reflects the values of the school.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective, professional relationships with students, faculty, administrators, parents, alumni, and guests.
• High degree of cultural competency and demonstrated success in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Self-motivated with the ability to handle multiple, simultaneous, and complex projects
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Google Suite required.

About St. Andrew's Episcopal School

St. Andrew's Episcopal School is a vibrant community dedicated to living out our mission, vision, and values. We pride ourselves in hiring faculty, staff, and administrators who are deeply passionate about their area of expertise and invested in the development of each student.

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