Philadelphia School Hiring for Division Director, PS-3 at United States Full Time

Position Summary:
The Philadelphia School seeks a strong educational leader with a demonstrated commitment to progressive education. The Division Director acts as the strategic and tactical educational leader for our lower grades and is responsible for day-to-day operations in those grades. The Division Director maintains the alignment between the school’s mission statement, strategic plan, and all activities of that division. He/She/They function as the chief articulator and upholder of the programs, practices, and behavioral guidelines for the lower grades.

As a member of the academic Program Team, the Division Director works collaboratively with the The Associate Head of School and Director of grades 4-8 to ensure programmatic and pedagogical continuity and cohesion across all grades and to set the pace, tone, and priorities for our learning community. The Division Director also works in close collaboration with the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, and the Director of Learning Resources.

The Division Director will:
co-create and implement best practice programs and initiatives that uphold progressive pedagogy and practice

evaluate the academic program for curricular clarity, cohesion, and alignment with benchmarks and school values

champion the school’s commitment to equity, outdoor education, and place based learning

consistently assess where the teachers are, what they need to move forward, and how to allocate resources to meet those needs

oversee and provide leadership to assigned faculty committees and conduct regular tactical and strategic meetings with faculty, individually and in teams, to build shared visions, support innovations, and problem solve concerns

work in conjunction with the Learning Resources team, teachers, and parents to develop plans to meet the educational, physical, social, and emotional needs of students.

make recommendations to the Associate Head of School and Head of School regarding the hiring, remediation, retention, and the assignment of faculty

supervise all classroom teachers in grades Preschool-3; support strong teaming and interdisciplinary collaboration

supervise specialist teachers who teach across multiple grades/divisions

Characteristics:
Excellent communication, leadership, organization, and collaboration skills

Experience coaching teachers

Demonstrated commitment to diversity and equity work

Experience in curriculum design/implementation

Deep knowledge of child development, especially early childhood

Understanding of and commitment to academic technology and integration

Experience in Google Apps for Education

Spanish fluency is a plus

Years of experience:
5-10 years of teaching experience required; 3-5 years of administrative experience preferred.

Educational background:
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree in an education-related field is required.

For full consideration, please include a cover letter tailored specifically to your interest in and alignment with our school program, resume and contact information for three professional references.

The Philadelphia School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Philadelphia School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The Philadelphia School complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The Philadelphia School expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of The Philadelphia School employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including employment termination.