Director of 8th Grade Program

Director of 8th Grade Program Position

St. Augustine Preparatory School, an independent 8 - 12 boys school located in Richland, NJ, seeks Director of 8th Grade Program for a full-time exempt position.

Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Three to five years’ experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work well with a variety of other personalities

Functions of the Job:

Provide effective strategic leadership and oversight of the Prep’s Finance and Accounting program with attention to the following:

• Understand the mission of the school and promote the Augustinian values of VERITAS (Truth), UNITAS (Unity), and CARITAS (Love)
• Support for the school’s Diversity, Equity Inclusion, and Belonging Initiative
• Serve as the main point of contact for 8th grade students and parents, while also serving as a liaison for the Leadership Team
• Write a bi-monthly newsletter/email to 8th grade families
• In conjunction with Mission and Ministry, develop, implement and maintain the planning, organization, and execution of 8th grade retreat experiences and service projects
• Communicate with admissions, teachers, and administrators to retain students and convince other new parents to commit to St. Augustine Prep for High School
• Collaborate with the Dean of Academics on issues related to academics
• Organize and execute the 8th grade third semester course, interdisciplinary project, and monthly experiential learning excursions
• Coordinate with 8th grade teachers to identify any students with academic issues and communicate with parents and Dean of Academics; lead the 8th grade level teacher meetings
• Collaborate with Guidance and Counseling, teachers, and parents to assist in the implementation of student learning profiles
• Develop and oversee academic improvement plans for students who are not maintaining the academic standards outlined in the student handbook.
• Plan and run meetings to address 8th-grade specific topics and/or the Habitudes theme of the day
• Collaborate with the Dean of Student Leadership on issues related to Student Leadership and discipline
• Coordinate with 8th grade teachers to identify any students with behavioral issues and communicate with the Dean of Student Leadership
• Under the direction of the Dean of Student Leadership, along with other stakeholders, develop, implement and maintain the planning, organization, and execution of the 8th grade orientation program
• Under the direction of the Dean of Student Leadership, participate in the planning of the Brotherhood Ceremony
• Under the direction of the Dean of Student Leadership, develop, implement and maintain the planning, organization, and execution of 8th Grade Moving Up and Awards Ceremony
• Facilitate monthly student recognition awards and holiday parties
• Serve as the 8th grade point person for Student Government
• Facilitate 8th grade club offerings and assist those moderators
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person