Lower School Assistant Principal

Westtown School is an independent, Quaker co-educational, pre-K to 12, college preparatory day and boarding school located in suburban West Chester, PA, approximately 30 miles from Philadelphia. On a beautiful 600-acre campus, Westtown offers a program where our committed faculty and staff inspire and prepare our students to be stewards and leaders of a better world.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Management of daily operations (i.e., arrival and dismissal procedures, teaching coverage and substitutes);
• Responsible for student conflict resolution, restorative practices, and discipline in collaboration with teachers and the Student Support Team, in consultation with the Principal, and in partnership and communication with families;
• Coaching and mentoring teachers in classroom management practices, social-emotional programming, and building a positive classroom community, in partnership with the Principal and the Assistant Head of School for Program and Community;
• Mentorship and support of assistant teachers and substitute teachers;
• Support the Principal and the Assistant Head of School for Program and Community in faculty observations and evaluation;
• Support the Principal in reviewing student reports and comments;
• Member of the Lower School Student Support Team;
• Analyze and evaluate the current Lower School after-school program model and develop a proposal to further grow and develop the program;
• Partner with the Principal in planning professional development for Lower School faculty;
• Assist in hiring Lower School faculty and staff;
• Attend enrollment and community events as needed;
• Work with the 5th-grade teachers and the 6th Grade Dean to create and provide a robust transitional program for students and families moving from Lower to Middle School.

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  An undergraduate or graduate degree in education, educational leadership, or a related field (advanced degree or training, preferred) with at least 12 years of experience teaching Lower School students;
• Leadership experience in education (e.g., teaching coach, mentor, education/program director, leader of professional development);
• Familiarity with student-centered pedagogies and philosophies (e.g., progressive education, Montessori, choice-based learning, project-based learning, Responsive Classroom, restorative practices);
• Demonstration of continuous professional development, showing growth as an educator and leader;
• A collegial and supportive management style with a commitment to collaborative decision-making;
• Excellent judgment and the ability to respond to complex, urgent situations calmly and efficiently;
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills;
• Excellent initiative and follow-through;
• Diplomacy, tact, and discretion with confidential information;
• Proficiency with school-based technology systems and apps (e.g., Google Workspace, Blackbaud, Google Classroom, Canvas)
• A demonstrated commitment to enhancing an inclusive school community based on cultural competence, commitment to social justice, and respect for all voices;
• A team-oriented spirit and the ability to connect meaningfully with students throughout our diverse community;
• A demonstrated commitment to inclusive Quaker pedagogy based on cultural competence, commitment to social justice, and respect for all voices;
• A strong affinity for the mission of Westtown School and an appreciation for Quaker values and how these inform community processes (meeting structures, decision-making, student discipline, etc.) and interactions.

For additional information about Westtown School and to explore current career opportunities, please visit our website, westtown.edu/careers. Interested applicants can apply online by submitting their resume, cover letter, and three professional references directly to the specific job posting on the faculty employment portal.