Innovation & Applied Learning Lead for Middle School

SAIS is a service mark of Southern Association of Independent Schools, Inc.; College Park (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodward Academy seeks a dynamic Director of Innovation and Applied Learning for Woodward North. You will lead seventh- and eighth-grade expansion, integrating core academics with STEM, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and public speaking to create a distinctive Middle School experience.

You will mentor teachers, build external partnerships, and collaborate with campus leaders to scale this innovative model to the Main Campus while keeping student-centered learning at the core.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Experience as an educator, preferably in middle grades.
• Experience in instructional leadership and program development.
• Strong understanding of STEM, design thinking, and experiential learning.
• Proven ability to build partnerships with external organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and development of seventh- and eighth-grade expansion for Woodward North.
• Design and implement an innovative academic program integrating core instruction with STEM, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and public speaking.
• Develop hands-on learning experiences, capstones, and collaborative projects.
• Cultivate partnerships with universities, businesses, and organizations for mentorship and real-world learning.
• Teach mathematics and/or English language arts while modeling exemplary instruction.
• Provide day-to-day administrative leadership for the Woodward North Middle School program.
• Foster a student-centered environment promoting academic excellence, character, well-being, and community.
• Collaborate with Academy leadership to evaluate effectiveness and scale to Main Campus.

Skills

Educational leadership

STEM education

Project-based learning

Interdisciplinary learning

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, English, STEM, educational leadership, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Woodward Academy seeks a dynamic Director of Innovation and Applied Learning for Woodward North. You will lead seventh- and eighth-grade expansion, integrating core academics with STEM, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and public speaking to create a distinctive Middle School experience.

You will mentor teachers, build external partnerships, and collaborate with campus leaders to scale this innovative model to the Main Campus while keeping student-centered learning at the core.