Assistant Director, Junior School

1 month ago

Vancouver, Canada Crofton House School Full time

Crofton House School offers a girl-centred learning environment for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Here, every day students are motivated to strive for their best selves, embracing academic challenge and diverse experiences, guided by staff who know them and believe in them.

Bound by our belief in the power of girl-centred education, Crofton House School fosters a strong sense of community among educators, staff, students and families. Here, everyone can contribute to the strength of our school
- including you.

We offer extensive professional development opportunities, competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Our 10-acre campus provides modern facilities, as well as beautiful outdoor spaces and a daily connection to nature.

Crofton House is seeking a dynamic Assistant Director, who will provide strategic direction, leadership, and support on aspects of pedagogy across disciplines with a focus on our primary program (JK-Grade 3 ). A knowledgeable and experienced teacher and school leader, this individual is confident in supporting teachers and learners, using approaches that are reflective of the way young girls develop and thrive. This vacancy is covering a maternity leave.

Well versed in educational research and best practice, the Assistant Director will play a key role in the development and implementation of our shared vision, mission and values. This individual will work in close partnership with the Director of the Junior School and the Junior School Leadership Team to ensure alignment and coherence in key pedagogical practices across all Junior School programming, fostering a consistent approach to deep learning and skill development. While this position places a priority on Junior Kindergarten to Grade 3, some strategic priorities will extend beyond the primary program.

**Educational Leadership**
- In collaboration with the Junior School Director, set priorities for the enhancement of teaching and learning across our primary program, embedded in evidenced
- based, research-informed pedagogical practices.
- Develop, implement and evaluate yearly plans for Junior School professional learning in alignment with the whole school strategy.
- Ensure pedagogical practices are informed by a deep understanding of elements such as social and emotional learning, play based learning, inquiry, competency-based education,and differentiation through the lens of equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Oversee and enhance our systematic approach to data analysis, targeting foundational areas such as reading, writing, numeracy and competency development.
- Ensure assessment and reporting practices in the primary program are cohesive and centred on best practice for young learners.
- Oversee the development, implementation and evaluation of new school wide educational initiatives (JK-Grade 7) as appropriate and in consultation with the Junior School Director.
- Provide leadership in specialist curriculum areas including the visual arts (music, art, drama and design).
- Work closely with the Junior School leadership team to develop a pedagogical framework that responds to the needs of the Senior School while building on Kindergarten to Grade 7 approaches.

**Mentorship**
- Support the annual implementation of the Teacher Professional Growth Plan (TPGP) in partnership with the Junior School leadership team.
- Support and enhance existing processes for classroom observations and sharing of learning.
- Plan, implement and evaluate models of collaborative professional learning that facilitate autonomy and accountability, that support a student centred, evidence-based approach to teaching and learning.
- Play a role in the mentoring and guidance of new staff in partnership with program coordinators.
- Keep abreast of research and developments in pedagogy (JK-3) within local, national and international levels, and share relevant developments with staff, students and parents as appropriate.

**Organizational Leadership**
- Establish a student-centred schedule for primary students in partnership with the Junior School Director.
- Coordinate daily coverage arrangements, including managing absence calls, arranging coverage (TOCs), and updating scheduling systems.
- Manage day-to-day operations of the Early Childhood Education Centre (ECE), including the admissions process and compliance with Vancouver Coastal Health licensing needs.
- Ensure synergy, alignment and balance of Junior School programming and events
- Play a role in the recruitment of teachers and educators as aligned with this portfolio.
- Design and implement supervision schedules for staff, ensuring a student-centred lens.
- Manage all aspects of ECE Summer Camp.
- Work with finance and administrative teams to allocate resources, prepare budgets, and manage staffing plans for programs like Kindercamp and school events.

**Whole School Collaboration and Partnerships**
- Work collaboratively with the Director of the Junior School

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