This opening calls for specific teaching qualifications set by the school.
CalWest client school in Seattle, Washington seeks a Head of Middle School for a possible start date between January 1, 2024 and July 1, 2024
CalWest Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s Degree and/or other educational requirements listed on the job description
- Requisite skills commensurate with the position
- A reasonable commuting distance to the CalWest client school, or a willingness to relocate
- Authorization to live and work in the United States
Client School Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree required
- Teaching experience at the middle school level preferred
- Clear vision of excellence in education at the middle school level
- 5 years administrative experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of the cognitive and emotional development of middle school children
Responsibilities
- Oversee the academic program including monitoring and communicating student academic progress, the reporting process, and parent conferences;
- Create and maintain middle school class schedule, and work with other division heads to coordinate a master schedule;
- Facilitate the implementation of the school’s mission and philosophy in terms of student academic, social, and emotional development;
- Oversee student life issues, local field trips, attend 7 to 14 day national and international student trips, and service learning;
- Actively promote the retention and matriculation of students through the eighth grade. Support the transition of students to 9-12 programs;
- Attend parent conferences and other parent meetings as necessary;
- Articulate division philosophy and goals;
- Facilitate professional growth and communication among the middle school faculty;
- Understand and articulate inquiry teaching/learning methodology;
- Visit classrooms and provide regular feedback to faculty in consultation with the director of teaching and learning. Provide written feedback in the form of an evaluation on a regular basis;-
- Establish supportive relationships with faculty, provide coaching and mentoring for division members who are new or otherwise in need of assistance;
- Other duties as assigned
Salary Range
$ 150,000 – $ 250,000