Boca Raton, Florida
San Francisco, California
Posted: 17-Feb-26
Location: Medina, Washington
Type: Full Time
Salary: $95,000 - $115,000/year
Categories:
Required Education:
Reports To: Director of the Middle School
Supervises: n/a
Pay: $95,000 - $115,000/year
FTE: 100%
This is a 10-month position aligned with the academic calendar, typically spanning early August through mid-June. The role is not scheduled to work during school breaks and returns approximately two weeks prior to faculty at the start of each school year.
Job Summary:
The Middle School Director of Student Life leads middle school student programming, engagement, and conduct at St. Thomas School (STS). Reporting to the Director of the Middle School and working in close partnership with faculty, this role helps foster a culture where students feel known, supported, and challenged to grow. The director plays a key role in developing student leadership, strengthening family partnerships, and ensuring consistent, developmentally appropriate behavioral practices. This position is essential to sustaining a safe, inclusive, and connected middle school community.
General Responsibilities:
- Leads the development of a positive, inclusive middle school culture where students feel known, valued, challenged, and supported.
- Designs and oversees student-centered programming, including assemblies, activities, clubs, and leadership opportunities that strengthen engagement and belonging.
- Develops and sustains meaningful structures for student leadership and authentic student voices across the middle school.
- Partners with the Director of the Middle School to plan and implement key annual processes such as orientation, transition programming, locker assignments, school photographs, and graduation.
- Collaborates with school leaders to design cross-grade experiences that strengthen community across divisions.
- Facilitates the work of the advisory committee and contributes to the design and implementation of advisory curriculum and programming.
- Manages student conduct with a relationship-based approach that centers on safety, accountability, reflection, and growth, in partnership with the Director of the Middle School.
- Monitors patterns in student behavior and collaborates with faculty and counselors to implement proactive, developmentally appropriate interventions.
- Ensures clear, consistent communication of behavioral expectations with students, faculty, and families.
- Fosters a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) and facilitates DEIB student programming.
- Oversees key aspects of the daily student experience, such as arrival, dismissal, transitions, breaks, and shared spaces, to ensure safety, structure, and a sense of belonging.
- Develops and coordinates parent education programs and serves as a key point of contact with families regarding student life, well-being, and conduct.
- Actively engages in the life of the school and contributes to community-wide events and programs.
- Upholds and models the mission, values, and strategic priorities of STS.
- Demonstrates respect for diverse perspectives and a commitment to equity and inclusion.
- Communicates effectively and professionally with students, families, and colleagues.
- Collaborates across departments and participates in grade level and division meetings to support a cohesive preschool through eighth grade experience.
- Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information with discretion.
- Adheres to school policies and procedures and performs other duties as assigned by the Director of the Middle School.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, educational leadership, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
- 3+ years of classroom teaching experience, preferably at the middle school level.
- Deep understanding of adolescent development and best practices in student support, behavior, and social-emotional learning.
- Demonstrated ability to build positive, trusting relationships with middle school students and to partner effectively with families and colleagues.
- Proven success in designing and leading student-centered programming, such as leadership development, advisory, community engagement, or student voice initiatives.
- Experience supporting or overseeing student conduct systems, including restorative or relationship-based discipline practices.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to navigate sensitive student and family situations with professionalism, clarity, and care.
- Highly organized, with demonstrated project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities across a dynamic school year.
- Experience in independent schools or other mission-driven educational environments preferred.
- Ability to actively supervise students both indoors and outdoors, in varying weather conditions.
- Readiness to obtain First Aid/CPR certification and maintain throughout employment.
- Successful completion of required background checks in accordance with school policy and state regulations.
- Demonstrated cultural competency and ability to work with diverse individuals and groups.
- Strong classroom management, communication, and interpersonal skills with a collaborative, flexible, and growth-oriented mindset.
- Sound professional judgment and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Proficiency with basic technology tools and a willingness to learn school-specific systems.
- Commitment to the mission, values, and community of STS.
This description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Why St. Thomas School?
You thrive in a face-paced environment, working alongside others who share your ideals. You are inspired by children and appreciate their joy and energy. You enjoy making an impact and being part of something bigger than yourself. You believe that schools should be among the most innovative places on earth. And you are committed to excellence and professional growth.
We offer a competitive salary, robust benefits, professional development, and an extraordinary work environment. If this inspires you, we’d love to learn more about you!
Who We Are:
Founded in 1951 and located on the east side of Seattle in Medina, Washington, STS is a private, non-sectarian school for Preschool through Eighth Grade students. Our educational journey is defined by a cognitively engaging program with an emphasis on developing character, leadership, and a passion for learning and achievement. Our highly regarded curriculum prepared students to excel at future endeavors while honoring the school’s long standing core values.
We commit to an inclusive and diverse community in which everyone can say, "I belong."?We seek employees who are passionate, qualified, and offer diverse perspectives. We are particularly interested in the role education and a diverse learning environment play in promoting equity and inclusivity.
We foster:
- A diverse, safe, and equitable school environment
- Actions and advocacy that support our Core Virtues
- Cultural competence, anti-bias, and social justice
- Intellectually curious and engaged global citizenship
Benefits:
- Employer-paid premiums for employee medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance.
- Employer contributions to retirement and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
- Competitive paid time off and holidays.
- Robust professional development opportunities.
- Lunches provided at no cost to faculty and staff when school or summer camp is in session.
How to Apply:
Go to the Careers page of our website, select the position, and fill out your information under Apply Now. Submit your resume and cover letter explaining why you are interested in and qualified for this position.
stthomasschool.org/about/careers
Position is open until it is filled. No phone calls or drop-ins please.
Thank you for your interest in St. Thomas School.