Head of Elementary/Academic Dean

This role provides visionary leadership in implementing and continuously enhancing the Kindergarten through Grade 5 curriculum, ensuring alignment with Trinity School's mission, belief statements, and strategic goals. This role fosters a culture of academic innovation, inquiry, and collaboration in service of delivering exceptional, student-centered learning experiences. Working closely with the Head of School, Head of Elementary/Academic Dean facilitates and supports a culture of professional growth, delivers high quality professional development, and ensures curricular continuity and coherence across grade levels. The role also emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, promoting a learning environment that is engaging, safe, and inspiring for all students.This senior leadership position serves as part of the Pedagogical Leadership Team (PLT) and Admin Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership and Vision:
   • Develop and articulate a clear vision for academic innovation aligned with the school’s mission and strategic goals.
   • Serve as a thought leader, staying abreast of educational trends, research, and technologies that enhance student learning experiences.
   • Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and sustainability within all aspects of the school community and curriculum.
2. Curriculum Leadership and Development:
   • Oversee the development, implementation, and revision of the Kindergarten through Grade 5 curricula, ensuring alignment with academic standards and competencies.
   • Partner with faculty to design inquiry-based, transdisciplinary, and student-centered learning experiences.
   • Integrate principles of concept-based inquiry into curriculum planning and instruction.
   • Provide coaching and mentorship in curriculum design, teaching and assessment strategies.
   • Guide the documentation and mapping of units of study including curriculum standards, assessments, and learning goals.
3. Professional Development:
   • Design and deliver professional learning opportunities that inspire and equip teachers to adopt innovative practices.
   • Support internal professional growth through intentional and responsive design of professional development opportunities during grade level and grade band planning meetings, in-service days, and weekly staff meeting times.
4. Supervision and Faculty Support:
   • Guide faculty in reflective self-evaluation, goal-setting, and professional growth.
   • Conduct formal and informal teacher evaluations, including observation cycles, reflective conversations, and constructive feedback on the written, taught, and assessed curriculum.
5. Student Learning and Evaluation:
   • Oversee student assessment systems, including standardized testing (ERB, MAP), progress reports, and report cards.
   • Collaborate with teachers to adapt curriculum and learning plans to meet individual student needs, including those working above grade level.
   • Conduct parent-teacher conferences as needed to ensure timely and accurate communication about student progress and behavior.
6. Operational Management:
   • Coordinate schedules, internal calendars, and duty assignments for the Elementary Campus.
7. Community Engagement:
   • Act as a liaison between the school and families, addressing student concerns and promoting academic programs.
   • Contribute to school publications, admissions tours, and Board presentations to effectively communicate academic and co-curricular programs.
8. Collaboration and Administrative Support:
   • Partner with the Assistant Head of School and Head of Early Childhood Campus to ensure curricular continuity across grade levels.
   • Serve on committees as appropriate, including admissions, educator evaluations, and administrative meetings.
9. Budget Oversight:
   • Manage budgets related to academic programming, ensuring alignment with school priorities.
10. Fostering Innovation:
    • Lead the integration of innovative practices and programs that enhance student learning experiences.
    • Support the adoption of emerging educational trends and technologies to advance teaching and learning outcomes.

Other Duties:
The Head of Elementary/Academic Dean may be assigned additional responsibilities based on the needs of the School.

Qualifications:

• Strong background in inquiry-based pedagogy.
• Proven leadership experience in curriculum development and teacher supervision.
• Expertise in fostering inclusive, student-centered, and innovative learning environments.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Credentials and Expertise:

• Master’s Degree with specialization curriculum or a related field, OR Bachelor’s Degree with substantial curriculum experience
• Minimum 5 years experience in a school leadership role
• Experience in independent schools is preferred.
• A copy of the academic diploma of highest achievement as well as copies of specialized credentials are required.