Director of Teaching and Learning King David High School

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Independent Schools Association of British Columbia Full time
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King David High School is a pluralistic, community, and co-educational Jewish high school in the Oakridge district of Vancouver. The school, initially known as Maimonides Secondary School, opened in 1987 with nine students in Grade 8. In 2005, spearheaded by the vision and philanthropy of the Diamond Foundation, King David High School opened the doors to its new facility.

King David is the largest Jewish high school west of Winnipeg. The unique feature of King David High School is its dynamic, integrated – general and Judaic studies – dual curriculum. Throughout its history, King David has developed leaders who now play important roles in supporting both the local and global communities.

To learn more, please visit KDHS's website and see its strategic plan.

The Opportunity

The Director of Teaching and Learning (DTL) is a key leadership role, reporting to the Head of School and Deputy Head of School. The DTL is essential in driving the School's vision for academic excellence and educational innovation. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty, administration, and external partners to enhance teaching practices, improve student outcomes, and align programs with CAIS best practices and Ministry of Education guidelines.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of an exceptional community school that values academic rigor, belonging, and a holistic approach to education. With a new Head of School, a supportive Board, and an engaged and inclusive community, the DTL will play an essential role within the core leadership team whose mandate is to take an excellent school to the next level, continuing to grow enrollment, ensuring fiscal sustainability, maximizing community impact, and creating top-tier learning experiences for students. The DTL will play an essential role in supporting teachers in their pedagogical practice.

Key Responsibilities

- Establish and oversee a comprehensive professional development program for faculty, fostering innovation, collaboration and a growth mindset;
- Support the alignment and effectiveness of curriculum planning, assessment, grading, and reporting;
- Evaluate and monitor the academic program's efficacy, using data-driven insights to inform continuous improvement;
- Support wellness and social-emotional programs that address the holistic needs of students;
- Cultivate a character-based, Jewish learning environment that fosters student leadership and community engagement;
- Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to shape and implement the school's strategic plan;
- Represent King David within CAIS, ISABC, and other networks, building relationships to promote innovation and excellence;

Professional and Personal Qualifications

- Master's degree (or higher) in Education or Educational Leadership;
- Valid BC Teaching Certification (or eligibility);
- 10+ years of high school teaching experience and 5+ years of educational leadership experience;
- Demonstrated experience in leading professional development and mentoring faculty;
- Strong knowledge of BC curriculum, assessment, and standards-based grading;
- Experience with leading organizational change using change management best practices;
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders;
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning community;

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