Dean Of Students - Lower School (Elementary)

Job Title: Dean of Students – Lower School (Elementary)

Position Type: Non-faculty, Staff, Exempt, Full-Time

Reports to: Lower School Division Head

Salary Range: $90,000 to $120,000 Annually Dependent on Experience

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Employee Assistance Program, Discounted School Lunches, Costco Membership Reimbursement, Passport Discount Program, Professional Development, Needs Based Tuition Assistance

Do you find fulfillment in contributing to something larger than yourself, creating a lasting impact? Do you enjoy being part of a Christian community united in a common goal? Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of students directly in the classroom or through a supporting role?  Read on to find out more about our amazing school!

The Lower School Dean of Students is responsible for overseeing student life outside the classroom for grades K – 4 including events, recess, chapel, and socials, and for creating a culture that fosters the development of wisdom, compassion, and courage. The Dean of Students is responsible for handling student discipline that occurs outside of the classroom in collaboration with the Division Head and in partnership with parents to help our student body become the individuals God intends. The Dean of Students is also responsible for supervision and oversight of our Specialist teachers and classes and Classroom Assistants.

Your Role

• Plan and implement student life including chapel, recess, lunch, social events, before and after school activities
• Nurture and develop students to grow in virtue by partnering with parents and collaborating with the Division Head and teachers in student discipline
• Hire and supervise Lower School Specialist teachers
• Oversee Specialist teachers’ professional development, communication, meetings, schedule, and program development
• Assist in the admission process by participating in open houses, assisting with testing, interviewing, and evaluating applicants for enrollment 
• Partner with Division Head in curricular programming and student life initiatives
• Oversee Lower School community service programming in collaboration with the Dean of Faith and Learning
• Act as sponsor for events including Mothers Tea, Christmas programs, and Field Day

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend weekly Division Head meetings
• Attend weekly faculty meetings
• Attend some evening events including curriculum night, back to school events, and teacher in-services

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise Classroom Assistants and Specialist teachers
• Review and approve timecards
• Schedule regular one-on-one meetings with direct reports
• Observe direct reports as needed
• Conduct performance evaluation meetings annually with each direct report
• Lead goal setting for each direct report and follow up on completion 
• Assist with hiring process for open direct report positions 
• Provide oversite of team projects 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly organized and detail minded
• Hold CPR/AED/First Aid certification (with epinephrine autoinjector supplement) or obtain certification within 90 days of employment start date
• Currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer (sponsorship is not available for this position)

It's more than a job. As part of our community, you also need to:

• Positively support the school’s policies and practices and work collaboratively in a professional organization
• Truthful, positive, and purposeful when communicating with others
• Able to use strong written and oral communication skills to transfer thoughts and express ideas
• Flexible and adaptable in dealing with new, different, or changing requirements
• Maintain confidentiality and security of information
• Hold self and others accountable to accomplish results
• Effective in handling multiple concurrent tasks
• Familiar with Microsoft Word and Outlook and ability to learn and work with the school’s integrated data-based software package as needed
• Adhere to biblical standards in all areas of conduct

Physical Requirements

• Work in a highly engaged environment dealing with a variety of creative challenges, tasks, deadlines, and personalities
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time
• Regularly use close and distance vision
• Occasionally lift up to 30 pounds
• Work in a traditional climate-controlled office environment with occasional visits between campus buildings, requiring exposure throughout the day to the outside elements

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Salary Description

$90,000 to $120,000 Annually (Dependent on Experience)