What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper School Science Department Chair position at Ravenscroft Group?
Ravenscroft is an independent, coeducational day school in Raleigh, NC, with approximately 1,250 students in grades PreK-12.
We are looking for an Upper School Science Department Chair to join our community of educators that actively strive to be diverse, equitable and inclusive. Our candidates should demonstrate empathy, knowledge and an understanding for the diverse backgrounds in our community; place an importance on genuine and authentic connections with students, faculty, staff and parents; be able to work collaboratively with team members of diverse backgrounds; and have the capacity to model an attitude of unyielding curiosity and a growth mindset.
Reports to : Head of Upper School
The department chair oversees teaching and learning in an academic department and provides leadership to department members. As a member of the Teaching and Learning Committee in the Upper School, the chair reports to the division head.
Related tasks and duties include but are not limited to :
Administration :
- Represent the department at Academic Committee meetings
- Serve as a liaison between department and divisional leadership team
- Serve as spokesperson for the department
- Plan and facilitate department meetings
- Set short-term and long-term goals for the department
- Manage departmental budget
- Coordinate special events and speakers
- Manage the student placement process
- Participate in the hiring process
- Serve as point of contact for class coverage needs
- Manage departmental visitations
- Coordinate department-specific external contests and testing
- Provide resources for professional development
Curriculum :
Faculty :
The successful candidate is an experienced educator with strong collaboration skills and a passion for teaching science. The teacher's lessons are student-centered and infused with both theory and practice, and they skillfully incorporate technology and creativity. The teacher leader enjoys learning about contemporary science education, sharing best practices, and coaching others to improve learning outcomes and student engagement. Other responsibilities and competencies include :
Desired Qualifications :
