Assistant Head of Upper School for Grades 11

StartupNWA; California; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

StartupNWA in California seeks an administrator who will teach two courses and manage a range of school operations. You will lead grade-level teams, collaborate with learning specialists, and support admissions while guiding co-curricular activities.

The role requires strong judgment, teaching expertise, and a collaborative approach to uphold the school’s mission and academic standards.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting students' socio-emotional and academic growth.
• Excellent judgment and discretion in handling urgent and sensitive matters.
• Knowledge of best practices in course design, teaching, and standards-based grading.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a diverse school community.
• Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment that requires versatility, adaptability, resourcefulness, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; graduate degree(s) preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Teach two courses and intensives.
• Serve as administrative contact for students and parents regarding curricular and co-curricular matters.
• Lead grade-level teams on student support in partnership with the learning specialist, school counselor, and other administrators.
• Provide teachers with resources, tools, and information to support classroom instruction and PD opportunities.
• Develop and manage advisory program, schedule, and division meetings; facilitate student supervision.
• Support co-curricular programs and activities, including lunch, social events, trips, and senior celebrations.
• Develop and implement policies regarding student discipline and participate in Risk Assessment Committee.
• Engage in admissions by reviewing applicant files and helping new students transition.
• Perform additional duties to lead and manage the school in alignment with its mission.

Skills

Teaching

Leadership

Communication

Discretion

Program development

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Education

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

## Description**Role and Responsibilities:*** Teaching two courses and intensives.* Serving as an administrative contact for students and parents regarding both curricular and co-curricular matters.* Leading grade-level teams on student support in partnership with the learning specialist, school counselor, and other members of the administration.* Facilitating the development of faculty members by:o Providing teachers with resources, tools, and information to support classroom instruction.o Working with the leadership team to develop professional development opportunities.* Managing grade-level teams, developing the advisory program and schedule, leading division meetings, and facilitating student supervision.* Supporting the development and management of other co-curricular programs and activities, including lunch, social events, class trips, retreats, and senior celebrations.* Developing and implementing policies and practices regarding student discipline, including the administration of disciplinary proceedings and being an active participant in the Risk Assessment Committee.* Engaging in the admissions process by reviewing applicant files, participating in the admissions review committee, and helping new students transition into the school.* Additional duties as necessary to lead and manage the school in a manner consistent with its mission and academic standards.## QualificationsExperience and Qualifications* Passion for supporting students' socio-emotional and academic growth.* Excellent judgment and discretion in handling urgent and sensitive matters.* Knowledge of best practices in course design, teaching, and standards-based grading.* Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a diverse school community.* Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment that requires versatility, adaptability, resourcefulness, and attention to detail.* Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.* Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; graduate degree(s) preferred, but not required.Physical Requirements* Job frequently requires standing, walking, and handling objects with hands.* Job occasionally requires reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 25 pounds.* Some work performed outside, exposed to changing weather conditions.