Boca Raton, Florida
Posted: 26-Mar-26
Location: Sparks, Maryland
Type: Full Time
Salary: 65,000- 70,000.00
Categories:
Reports to: Head of School
Oldfields School in Sparks Glencoe, Maryland is an international all-girls boarding and day school, grades 8-12, established in 1867. In a culture of kindness and mutual respect, the School is committed to the intellectual, moral and social-emotional development of young women. We embrace the values of personal honesty, social responsibility, inclusivity and collaboration. Courage, Humility and Largeness of Heart are the core values and beliefs that define our school culture.
We are looking for the best candidate to fill the position of the Dean of Academics, a full-time 12-month senior administrator. The Dean of Academics at Oldfields encourages a culture of academic rigor, intellectual curiosity and a sense of belonging. The Dean works collaboratively with faculty, advisors, residential staff, families, and students to ensure a cohesive, challenging and supportive academic program for all students.
Key Responsibilities:
- Articulate and implement a clear, forward-thinking vision for academic excellence aligned with the School’s mission
- Lead the ongoing refinement of curriculum across all departments
- Align instruction with research-based best practices in girls’ education
- Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in teaching and learning
- Oversee academic scheduling, course offerings, academic policies and our experiential May Program
- Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate faculty in collaboration with the Head of School.
- Promote a culture of professional growth through mentoring, coaching, and professional development
- Lead regular faculty and department meetings
- Support faculty in implementing culturally responsive, inclusive pedagogy
- Oversee academic advising systems for both boarding and day students.
- Monitor student academic progress and coordinate academic interventions where needed.
- Partners with college counselor, learning specialist, and residential life staff to support each student.
- Collaborate with residential life leadership to align evening study programs and academic support
- Lead accreditation processes and academic reporting requirements
- Communicate clearly and proactively in partnership with families regarding academic policies, expectations, and student progress
Other duties/expectations:
- Member of Executive Administrative Team
- Teaches one or two classes
- Creates the academic budget and yearly academic calendar
- Oversees athletic department, health center, technology department and library
- Is visible, present and engaged in the life of the School
- Responsible for creating parent-teacher conference schedule, honor rolls, school awards presented at annual Awards Banquet
- Living on campus is required for this position
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s required and Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 3-5 years of teaching experience and demonstrated leadership in an independent or boarding school setting
- Deep understanding of curriculum design, instructional leadership and faculty supervision
- Experience working in girls’ education is strongly preferred
- Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Appreciates and embraces the all-encompassing and interactive culture of a boarding school community
- Respects the traditions and purpose of an all-girls secondary school education
- Represents the School in a positive manner, maintaining an attitude that encourages teamwork and personal responsibility
- Experience in the areas of socio-emotional learning and/or neuroscience with an emphasis on adolescent girl development is preferred
How to Apply/Contact:
Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and references as one PDF document to careers@oldfieldsschool.org. Please reference the position being applied for in the subject line. Onsite interview is required. Background checks are performed on all new hires. Oldfields School offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, competitive salaries, and a generous benefits package. The salary range for this position is $65,000-$70,000 depending on experience. Oldfields School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
At Oldfields School, each girl’s success is enhanced as we celebrate the personal experiences that often are informed by socio-economic status, race, age, nationality, ideology, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression and ethnicity. We honor and respect the opportunity to learn and grow from the multitude of valuable life experiences and personal beliefs from every member of our community. The community is committed to a continuously active and innovative process of creating a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment for everyone.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Oldfields School prohibits discrimination based on the following characteristics: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability and age in its admission procedures, educational programs, services, activities or employment policies.