Oak Hall School Hiring for Assistant Director & Dean of Students of Middle School at Gainesville, FL Full Time

Oak Hall School seeks a dynamic, experienced, and collaborative educator and servant leader to join our Middle School team as Assistant Director and Dean of Students of the Middle School. The ideal candidate is a flexible creative thinker, thrives when managing multiple initiatives, and is passionate about student-centered education. We invite well-qualified applicants to apply for this position which could potentially begin in late Spring 2022, and no later than July, 2022.

Position Purpose: The Assistant Director & Dean of Students of Middle School serves to assist the Director of Middle School by providing professional leadership in organizing, coordinating, administering, supervising, and evaluating the programs and activities vital to the success of the Middle School. The Assistant Director serves as a dean of students, helping to ensure that the daily life of the Middle School reflects the mission of the school and maintains congruence between the mission and the strategic plan.

Schedule: Regular Faculty schedule which includes pre-planning and post-close meeting days. Additional responsibilities during the summer, as needed/assigned.

Key Responsibilities:
Actively support the mission of the school

Assist the Director of Middle School and administrative staff in overseeing the daily operations of the division

Assist the Director of Middle School to cultivate and model an atmosphere of respect and inclusivity with an understanding of the individual differences, strengths, and challenges of students, faculty, and staff

Mentor and support the development of Middle School teachers and identify professional development opportunities geared toward teachers’ growth in all areas

Take a lead role in the planning and execution of special events, ceremonies, parent informational sessions, as assigned

Communicate with parents to facilitate comprehension of the School’s program

Assist with and/or lead divisional meetings

Respond to student issues relating to the well being of the students during their attendance at the school, including but not limited to student discipline, communication, and record keeping; participation in parent/teacher conferences; and communicating and enforcing the school dress code.

Participate in the faculty evaluation process

Collaborate with the Director of Enrollment Management and Director of Middle School to admit mission appropriate new students into the Middle School

Collaborate with the Director of Middle School and other administrators in the hiring and retention of Middle School faculty

Collaborate with the Director of Middle School to manage the student, faculty, and daily class schedules

Promote a learning environment that ensures high levels of learning for all students

Instill, promote, and model a mindset of life-long learning

Partner with existing faculty in leadership of clubs and extracurricular activities

Work collaboratively with the Middle School team, and the greater Oak Hall community

Collaborate with the school Counselor to plan and co-direct the student Advisory Program.

Serve as Advisor to a group of assigned students; mentor and advocate for your students

Maintain expertise in subject matter through professional development

Be a role model of integrity and professionalism

Meet regular and predictable attendance requirements, including attending division and other school meetings, professional days, graduation, sporting events, evening and weekend special events, and other required events

Adhere to School policies as described in the Employee Handbook and other materials

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred

A minimum of five years of teaching experience, preferably in an Upper School or higher education

Strong background (3 years+) of progressive school leadership responsibilities and/or mentoring required, preferably in an independent school setting,

Demonstrated administrative, facilitative, and presentation skills

Empathetic, open-minded listener

Demonstrated planning, organizational, and time-management skills to effectively prioritize multiple initiatives simultaneously and achieve desired goals and successful outcomes within defined periods of time

Must possess a keen understanding of the development and social-emotional needs of upper school students

Must possess a strong commitment to a balance between academics and co- and extra-curricular activities

Must be friendly and approachable, and possess the people skills and leadership style to effectively inspire, manage, collaborate with, and mentor a team as a respected member of the school community

Comfortable and confident leading difficult conversations with students, parents, and/or faculty

Must understand and possess the finesse required to lead with a flexible, yet decisive style

Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with a demonstrated ability, willingness, and judgment to communicate effectively and form positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and other constituencies in an independent school setting

An extraordinary work ethic and the ability to accept and meet unexpected challenges with grace and a positive attitude

Knowledge and understanding of various learning styles and differentiated instruction

Ability to inspire, engage, empower, and educate and evaluate students with vigor and creativity

A history of commitment to professional development and life-long learning

A high degree of professionalism, collegiality, and personal conduct both in and outside of school

Enthusiasm and commitment to the vision and Mission of the School

Compensation includes comprehensive employee benefits package; salary is commensurate with background and experience.

Qualified candidates should be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume, copies of transcripts, and a statement of educational philosophy.