Director of Curriculum and Instruction at St. Paul's School for Girls

School Overview, Mission & Vision

The St. Paul’s Schools is a family of independent schools in Baltimore County, Maryland. Serving children from infancy through grade 12, our three schools share a 120-acre campus, an Episcopal tradition, and a focus on developing confident, well-balanced students who will use their education and ethics to improve the world. A coordinated structure allows The St. Paul’s Schools to preserve the small-school feel within each school while sharing resources and certain programs to maximize opportunities for students.

Mission: Guided by Episcopal values and a commitment to each student’s full journey, a St. Paul’s education inspires us to lead with love, discover and pursue our unique gifts, and act with courage in all we do.

Vision: St. Paul’s students thrive and serve in a global community. We create transformational experiences through innovative and responsive teaching in a diverse community of authentic belonging.

Specifically, St. Paul's School for Girls has over 430 girls in grades 5-12. St. Paul’s School for Girls educates hearts and minds in an inclusive community that is grounded in the Episcopal values of respect, integrity, and spiritual growth. We empower voice, nurture intellectual curiosity and creativity, and inspire confident leaders who serve in the world.

Position Description

As the primary academic officer for the School, the Director of Curriculum and Instruction oversees curriculum, pedagogy and professional development. This candidate will work closely and serve as a peer with the upper and middle school division heads as instructional leaders and collaborate closely with department chairs to align curriculum and pedagogy for grades 5 through 12.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversight of curriculum and instruction for students in grades 5-12

• Build upon the school’s traditions and enhance and build mission driven academic programs

• Lead department chairs meetings

• Oversee and plan professional development for SPSG teaching faculty

• Partner with division heads, head of school, human resources and department chairs on candidate review and hiring, including teacher assignments and new employee orientations

• Team with academic leaders at St. Paul’s Pre and Lower School and St. Paul’s School for Boys to promote a collaborative environment for co-educational learning opportunities and programming and to ensure a smooth transition between divisions

• Oversee the evaluation process for all teachers in conjunction with division heads and department chairs, including focus on Folio goal setting system

• Serve as SPSG chapter secretary for Cum Laude Society

• Serve as SPSG’s academic representative with Online School for Girls and other school based external partnerships

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a respectful and supportive leader who is flexible, industrious and possesses a passion for learning, as well as a commitment to academic excellence and bringing out the best in each educator. They will promote a team-oriented climate that harnesses individual talents and follows best practices and current brain-based research. Candidates must have a masters degree in education related field and have a minimum of ten years of established academic leadership experience, preferably at independent schools, including experience with curriculum development and design, professional presentations, teacher coaching, and evaluation. They must display a strong work ethic, ethical judgment, a sense of humor, and commitment to the diversity, community and belonging of the SPSG community. They must be positive, engaging, collaborative, well-organized, flexible, adaptive, industrious, creative, and willing to make difficult decisions. As member of the administrative team, this position will report to the Head of School.

At St. Paul’s Schools, we are dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every individual is celebrated for their unique strengths and contributions. We believe that diversity enriches education, empowering students to reach their fullest potential. By embracing a culture of inclusion, we prepare our students to succeed in an increasingly interconnected and multicultural world. We stand firmly against all forms of prejudice, including those related to race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic background, gender identity, sexual orientation, and physical appearance.

The St. Paul’s Schools has a compensation scale based on direct years of experience and degree held. For this opportunity, our salary range is $95,000 to $105,000 annually. Candidates with additional experience or qualifications may be offered a salary outside of the range shown. In addition, full-time team members gain access to our robust benefits package designed to support your well-being, inside and outside of work. This includes a competitive healthcare package (medical, dental, and vision), disability protection, participation in our 403(b) retirement plan which has an immediate employer contribution and a generous time off package, including wellness days because we believe an educator’s mental and physical health is a priority for them to do their job effectively.

Beyond the basics, we offer extras like a lunch stipend, access to multiple fitness centers on campus and professional development experiences to continue your learning. In addition, full-time employees who choose The St. Paul’s Schools for their children’s educational journey, are eligible to receive a tuition remission benefit. Your salary will be commensurate with your experience and reflect the value you bring to our team.

Ready to join our team? Please submit your cover letter, resume, and list of references to Shannon Duckett, Executive Director of Human Resources, at sduckett@stpaulsmd.org. The St. Paul’s Schools embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.