Assistant Head of Upper School for Grades 11-12

Thaden School; Bentonville (AR); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Thaden School in Bentonville, AR, is seeking an educator to teach two courses and run intensives while serving as an administrative contact for students and families. The role includes leading grade-level teams with specialists and counselors and supporting faculty development and a robust co-curricular program.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (graduate degree preferred), excellent communication, and a dedication to fostering socio-emotional and academic growth

Qualifikationen

• Experience designing courses and curricula
• Ability to lead grade-level teams and advisory programs
• Strong communication with students, families, and staff
• Knowledge of standards-based grading and student support processes
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced setting
• Commitment to equitable, diverse school community

Aufgaben

• Teach two courses and intensives.
• Serve as administrative contact for students and parents.
• Lead grade-level teams on student support with learning specialists and counselors.
• Support faculty development with resources and professional development opportunities.
• Manage advisory program, grade-level meetings, and student supervision.
• Support co-curricular programs including lunch, events, trips, and celebrations.
• Develop and implement student discipline policies and participate in Risk Assessment Committee.
• Participate in admissions processes and help new students transition.

Kenntnisse

Teaching

Administration

Leadership

Communication

Discretion

Diversity & inclusion

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline

Graduate degree(s) preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Job Details: Job Location: Bentonville - Bentonville, AR 72712, 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:
  
  
  
  • Providing teachers with resources, tools, and information to support classroom instruction.
  
  
  • 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.

: Experience 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.