The Covenant School
Position:
Lower School Director
Purpose of the Position/Job Summary: As a vital part of the SLO Classical Academy (SLOCA) team, the Lower School Director (LSD) is responsible for the thriving of our teachers, students, and the implementation of our core classical education program for Kindergarten-8th grades.
SLOCA’s Vision of and for an Employee Highly desirable employees at SLO Classical Academy are those who are: passionate about classical education and children, committed to personal and professional growth and development, effective and loyal team players, creative thinkers, in full support of our core values, and interested in the health and growth of SLO Classical Academy.
Employee Status:
Full-time, year-round, exempt
Education and experience:
4+ years experience in educational leadership: administration, managing, and program development
Classical training, education, and/or experience highly desirable
Graduate degree in related area or 10+ years experienceoise as a classical educator
Qualifications and Core Competencies
Experience with supervising, evaluating, and mentoring direct reports
Experience with guiding the professional learning of educators
A dynamic educator with administrative experience
Demonstrated professional behavior, including discretion, judgment, and integrity, particularly in challenging leadership situations
The ideal candidate will be a model of servant‑leadership while partnering with all members of Team SLOCA to fulfill the mission of the school
Strong verbal and written communication skills, nurtured by both curiosity and conviction
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience with the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with all constituents
Demonstrated ability to independently and appropriately set and follow through on priorities
Support and uphold the school’s unique makeup as non‑sectarian and accessible to families from various backgrounds and beliefs
Strength in working with people of all sorts and ages; hospitality/customer service oriented
Hold a mindset of growth and a willingness to learn
ذج personal standard of excellence; highly organized; attention to detail and accuracy; flexible & adaptable
All prospective employees must be able to clear a background check and TB screening
Technology – Mac literate; knowledgeable with Word, Pages, Excel, Google, etc.
Ability to carry out duties as described below
Primary Working Relationships within School Staff:
The Lower School Director will report to the Founder/Head of School
The Lower School Director oversees:
K‑8th Lead Teachers and Team
1st‑6th Science Lead
Librarian/s
K‑8th Curriculum Coordinator and Team
The Lower School Director cares for the students and their families in concert with their teachers
The Lower School Director serves on the Broader Leadership Team and EduLeads Team
The Lower School Director also:
Connects with the Early Childhood Director and High School Director, all responsible for a consistent educational experience
Serves_im\s Grammar/MS liaison for mathematics and 7‑12 scienceNm1.
Supports the Family Recruitment and Retention Team
Partners with various teams on special projects
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES People: Staff development and growth
Oversight of People:
Supports, develops, and grows the Lead Teachers 1st‑8th grade (including math and science)
Through the Lead Teachers, is ultimately responsible for the support, development, and growth of Kindergarten teacher revealed all 1st‑8th grade teachers, Learning Leaders, and Aides
Supports, develops, and needs the library staff
Supports, develops, and grows the Curriculum Coordinator
Supports, develops, and growth 1st‑6th Science Lead
Training/meetings
Partners with EduLeads to plan, implement, and participate in all August staff and educationally-related parent training
Oversee Lead Teacher meetings
Program: vision, implementation, and growth
odat program
Is responsible for the development and implementation of our core classical education program for K‑8th grade in line with our mission and vision
Is responsible for the development and implementation of the Big Grid for these levels
Supplemental programs
Support the FT program and the Lead Teachers overseeing their levels; recommend.naming changes as approved by the Founder/Head
Maintain responsibility for the successful implementation of Spanish support
Parent + Student Care
Partner with teachers and the Community Life Manager for classroom management, student issues, and parent interactions
Be visible and interact relationally with students and parents to provide care and support, and maximize impact on our community
Oversee plan and implementation of morning meetings
Special assignments various special projects will be assigned here and there, including, but not limited to
Maintain a consistent presence on campus to provide care, support, and help as needed with staff, students, and parents
Along with other leadership, connect with the classical community outside of SLOCA
Review books and curriculum as needed
Participate in special projects as needed
Shared responsibilities as Broader Lead Team Member The Broader Leadership Team (BLT) collectively brings our mission and vision to life, together and in each person’s area of oversight. They are ambassadors for SLOCA. The BLT is the #1 team for its members. They are a unified team of leaders overseeing various aspects of the organization. They respect, encourage, support, and recognize the various roles on the team. They present as one unified leadership team and have each other’s backs. If this team is not well‑connected, it puts the entire organization at risk.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited Rates::
Taking initiative and leading in their own areas to support the organizational goals/direction
Providing data and input for the ELT
Holding one another accountable
Embracing and owning SLOCA ELT and BLT decisions (for the good of the organization) and representing the direction and decisions on their teams, moving them towards understanding and action
Serve as connectors/be aware of what is going on in other departments
Participating in decisions as appropriate, primarily related to one’s area of oversight and in line with mission and vision
Providing hospitality to coworkers, parents, and students
Growing one’s team and/or area of oversight as aligned with the mission and vision \สุด Support team members and participate in other teams/activities/goals as needed
Physical Demands: Able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds on a limited basis; The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Purpose of the Position/Job Summary: As a vital part of the SLO Classical Academy (SLOCA) team, the Lower School Director (LSD) is responsible for the thriving of our teachers, students, and the implementation of our core classical education program for Kindergarten-8th grades.
SLOCA’s Vision of and for an Employee Highly desirable employees at SLO Classical Academy are those who are: passionate about classical education and children, committed to personal and professional growth and development, effective and loyal team players, creative thinkers, in full support of our core values, and interested in the health and growth of SLO Classical Academy.
Employee Status:
Full-time, year-round, exempt
Education and experience:
4+ years experience in educational leadership: administration, managing, and program development
Classical training, education, and/or experience highly desirable
Graduate degree in related area or 10+ years experienceoise as a classical educator
Qualifications and Core Competencies
Experience with supervising, evaluating, and mentoring direct reports
Experience with guiding the professional learning of educators
A dynamic educator with administrative experience
Demonstrated professional behavior, including discretion, judgment, and integrity, particularly in challenging leadership situations
The ideal candidate will be a model of servant‑leadership while partnering with all members of Team SLOCA to fulfill the mission of the school
Strong verbal and written communication skills, nurtured by both curiosity and conviction
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience with the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with all constituents
Demonstrated ability to independently and appropriately set and follow through on priorities
Support and uphold the school’s unique makeup as non‑sectarian and accessible to families from various backgrounds and beliefs
Strength in working with people of all sorts and ages; hospitality/customer service oriented
Hold a mindset of growth and a willingness to learn
ذج personal standard of excellence; highly organized; attention to detail and accuracy; flexible & adaptable
All prospective employees must be able to clear a background check and TB screening
Technology – Mac literate; knowledgeable with Word, Pages, Excel, Google, etc.
Ability to carry out duties as described below
Primary Working Relationships within School Staff:
The Lower School Director will report to the Founder/Head of School
The Lower School Director oversees:
K‑8th Lead Teachers and Team
1st‑6th Science Lead
Librarian/s
K‑8th Curriculum Coordinator and Team
The Lower School Director cares for the students and their families in concert with their teachers
The Lower School Director serves on the Broader Leadership Team and EduLeads Team
The Lower School Director also:
Connects with the Early Childhood Director and High School Director, all responsible for a consistent educational experience
Serves_im\s Grammar/MS liaison for mathematics and 7‑12 scienceNm1.
Supports the Family Recruitment and Retention Team
Partners with various teams on special projects
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES People: Staff development and growth
Oversight of People:
Supports, develops, and grows the Lead Teachers 1st‑8th grade (including math and science)
Through the Lead Teachers, is ultimately responsible for the support, development, and growth of Kindergarten teacher revealed all 1st‑8th grade teachers, Learning Leaders, and Aides
Supports, develops, and needs the library staff
Supports, develops, and grows the Curriculum Coordinator
Supports, develops, and growth 1st‑6th Science Lead
Training/meetings
Partners with EduLeads to plan, implement, and participate in all August staff and educationally-related parent training
Oversee Lead Teacher meetings
Program: vision, implementation, and growth
odat program
Is responsible for the development and implementation of our core classical education program for K‑8th grade in line with our mission and vision
Is responsible for the development and implementation of the Big Grid for these levels
Supplemental programs
Support the FT program and the Lead Teachers overseeing their levels; recommend.naming changes as approved by the Founder/Head
Maintain responsibility for the successful implementation of Spanish support
Parent + Student Care
Partner with teachers and the Community Life Manager for classroom management, student issues, and parent interactions
Be visible and interact relationally with students and parents to provide care and support, and maximize impact on our community
Oversee plan and implementation of morning meetings
Special assignments various special projects will be assigned here and there, including, but not limited to
Maintain a consistent presence on campus to provide care, support, and help as needed with staff, students, and parents
Along with other leadership, connect with the classical community outside of SLOCA
Review books and curriculum as needed
Participate in special projects as needed
Shared responsibilities as Broader Lead Team Member The Broader Leadership Team (BLT) collectively brings our mission and vision to life, together and in each person’s area of oversight. They are ambassadors for SLOCA. The BLT is the #1 team for its members. They are a unified team of leaders overseeing various aspects of the organization. They respect, encourage, support, and recognize the various roles on the team. They present as one unified leadership team and have each other’s backs. If this team is not well‑connected, it puts the entire organization at risk.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited Rates::
Taking initiative and leading in their own areas to support the organizational goals/direction
Providing data and input for the ELT
Holding one another accountable
Embracing and owning SLOCA ELT and BLT decisions (for the good of the organization) and representing the direction and decisions on their teams, moving them towards understanding and action
Serve as connectors/be aware of what is going on in other departments
Participating in decisions as appropriate, primarily related to one’s area of oversight and in line with mission and vision
Providing hospitality to coworkers, parents, and students
Growing one’s team and/or area of oversight as aligned with the mission and vision \สุด Support team members and participate in other teams/activities/goals as needed
Physical Demands: Able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds on a limited basis; The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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