What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dean of Learning and Instruction position at Breck School?
Job Description
Job Description
Breck School
Job Description
Job Title : Dean of Learning & Instruction
Reports to : Director of Peter Clark Center for Mind, Brain, Education
Salary Range : 90-120K
Application Deadline : February 26, 2025
Updated : February 10, 2025
School Overview
Breck School is a preschool through twelve, college preparatory, Episcopal day school located in Golden Valley, Minnesota. In the context of an inclusive and caring community, Breck enjoys a national reputation for excellence and achievement in academics, athletics, and the arts. Our School’s Episcopal roots are lived through the unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion where we respect the dignity of every human being and hold a firm belief in social responsibility. We are a close and caring community that focuses on lifelong learning and a commitment to the greater good.
Across the school and across constituencies, there is collective focus on care for each individual student in service of excellence. A community of high-achieving and motivated students and faculty, staff, and administrators focused on intellectual inquiry, engagement, and bridging research to practice, Breck is committed to offering an exceptional school experience to our students. Upon graduation, Breck students lead lives of intellectual curiosity, self-knowledge, and social responsibility and matriculate to colleges and universities throughout the world
The Peter Clark Center for Mind, Brain, and Education fuels teaching and learning excellence by bridging research and practice for faculty, students, and parents. We support every teacher to support the growth, learning and development of each student to be successful at Breck and become a confident learner for life.
Core Values
Compassion
Excellence
Inclusivity
Respect
Job Summary
The Dean of Learning and Instruction, based in the Peter Clark Center, translates promising research principles into practice, supporting instructional practices and professional growth both within Breck and across the broader field of education. This role drives educational excellence and innovation through leadership, collaboration, and a focus on student-centered, dynamic learning.
Key responsibilities include :
Instructional Facilitation : Help implement Breck’s Instructional Framework through supporting effective evidence-informed teaching strategies, professional development, and instructional coaching.
Project Management : Managing Breck's Dynamic Learner Program (DLP) in the Upper School and expanding its adoption in other schools. The program’s goal is to empower students to become effective, self-regulated (self-directed) learners who take an active role in managing their own learning processes. The DLP is a digital tool that supports metacognitive conversations between the student and advisor to develop a deep, personal understanding of how each student learns. Design onboarding process and materials to onboard new schools, interface with external organizations, and app development.
Content Creation : Contributing to the design, implementation, and communication of the PCC student curriculum (InSight, MindWorks, BrainAble) across the divisions.
Program Support : Support PCC student, faculty, and parent programming, including faculty book clubs, advisory programming, and parent and admissions events.
Mission Alignment : Supporting and promoting the school’s mission and culture.
Other Duties
Teach approximately 20% across divisions, providing a valuable connection to students, the community, and the culture of teaching and learning.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of the Peter Clark Center
Qualification Requirements
Advanced degree preferred
5 years cross-divisional teaching experience
Experience in program development and co-design with students, faculty, and school leaders
Strong understanding of current educational trends, research-informed practices, and assessment strategies
Experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion; Mind, Brain, and Education; and educational innovation
Passion for education and a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive school culture.
Exceptional communication, collaboration, presentation, and organizational skills.
Established record of presenting in schools and at conferences
Desirable Qualifications
Work experience outside of schools
Entrepreneurial spirit
Experience with human-centered design and systems thinking
