The Shipley School seeks a qualified candidate to be the Assistant Head of Lower School. This position will report directly to the Head of Lower School. The position will commence in July 2021 and is a 12 month exempt position.

Responsibilities:

• As part of the Lower School Leadership Team, help:
  • Foster the achievement, individual and collective wellbeing of Lower School students
  • Connect with and support Lower School families
  • Ensure the professional growth, individual and collective wellbeing of Lower School colleagues
• Work with the leadership team to oversee and manage the Lower School program, curriculum and related professional development
• Work with the leadership team to attract, recruit, and retain excellent faculty by participating in the hiring, mentoring, supervision, and evaluation of colleagues.
• Work with the leadership team supporting DEI initiatives and other divisional and schoolwide committee work as needed
• Be a visible presence in classrooms and assist in the day to day running of the Lower School, and support students and colleagues as needed
• Develop, organize and help lead Lower School Assemblies and family events
• Work with the Admissions Team to conduct assessments of perspective students
• Assist in reading and editing Lower School progress reports
• Help oversee the Lower School calendar including classroom, grade level, divisional and family events, and field trips

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must...
  • Demonstrate maturity, collegiality, flexibility, humor, commitment to positive growth
  • Work collaboratively, build relationships and make connections with children, families, and colleagues
  • Five plus years experience teaching or in an administrative position in a school setting
  • Advanced degree in Education or related field preferred
  • Knowledge and/or training in cultural competency
  • Excellent speaking writing, and organizational skills
• The ideal candidate will...
  • Demonstrate the ability to plan and execute professional development for teachers
  • Knowledge of curriculum development and implementation

Additional Opportunities

In addition to this position, Shipley seeks talented new colleagues across a host of full- and part-time positions ranging from teaching to coach, to staff support. Go to shipleyschool.org/about/employment to learn more.

Shipley and Its Commitment to Equity

The Shipley School, founded in 1894, is a co-educational, college preparatory, independent day school currently enrolling approximately 800 students in grades Pre-K through 12. Located in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, the school is committed to educational excellence and dedicated to developing in each student a love of learning and compassionate participation in the world.

The Shipley School is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals. The school will make all employment decisions for employees and applicants without unlawful discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, pregnancy, age, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, creed, genetic predisposition, victim of domestic violence or any other basis protected by law.

How to apply

Interested candidates should complete the online application. Cover letter, Philosophy of Education Statement, and Resume should be uploaded in the resume section of the application. Applications received missing supporting documents will receive less consideration. No phone calls, please.