Essential Functions

The Director of Teaching and Learning is a member of the Leadership Team at Valley, with primary responsibility for promoting and sustaining the quality and improvement of the educational program. The Director of Teaching and Learning directs, develops, and evaluates all parts of the school program, including curriculum; assessments of student learning; professional development; teacher supervision and evaluations; and educational initiatives in diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. The Director of Teaching and Learning reports to and collaborates with the Head of School.

In the area of Curriculum, the Director of Teaching and Learning is responsible for:

1. Ensuring a well-articulated scope and sequence through all grades, pre-K through fifth, in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning
2. Working with teachers in researching and developing curricular themes, units, activities, and lessons that will enrich the educational experiences of Valley children
3. Helping teachers develop and implement effective methods of assessing and documenting student learning and skill growth
4. Helping teachers integrate lessons and activities that promote learning in science, technology, and mathematics
5. Collaborating with teachers to ensure continuity between grades and smooth transitions for children
6. Working with the Student Services Coordinator to ensure effective learning for all students, including coordination of standardized testing in Upper School
7. Creating opportunities for collaboration and sharing between teachers and other local and regional elementary educators
8. Developing and implementing a multi-year curriculum review cycle to ensure the effectiveness and vitality of the learning program
9. Overseeing biannual student progress reports and school-wide assessments
10. Directing the curriculum mapping process and regular updating of our curriculum guide
11. Directing and coordinating the annual process of creating the academic and class schedules and academic calendar

In the area of Supervision, the Director of Teaching and Learning is responsible for:

12. Ensuring the quality of instruction of teachers through supervision and annual evaluations, including setting goals and monitoring progress through observations and feedback
13. Identifying and facilitating professional training in teaching methods and curriculum development that support student learning and faculty initiatives
14. Assisting the Head of School in staffing decisions, faculty hiring, orientation, and mentorship of new teachers
15. Helping teachers manage curriculum and classroom budgets and overseeing materials and supplies

In the area of School Leadership, the Director of Teaching and Learning is responsible for:

16. Contributing regular updates and articles about the learning program to the school newsletter and website
17. Presenting the curriculum and learning program to prospective families and to the Board of Trustees
18. Collaborating with Families At Valley (F@V) to support and coordinate parent programming
19. Initiating, implementing, and monitoring education initiatives that support the school’s commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA)
20. Collaborating with Head of School and other administrators to identify, prioritize, and accomplish strategic goals
21. Attend Leadership Team, faculty, and other meetings as directed
22. Perform other duties as requested by the Head of School