Position Overview
Trinity School is an elementary-only independent day school serving ages Three through Sixth Grade with a current enrollment of 600 students. The Upper Elementary Division (UED) Head is a key member of the school’s administrative team and is responsible for the overall supervision of the UED, which includes Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Grades. These responsibilities require leadership in the multiple, varied arenas of school life. He/she is responsible for fulfilling all responsibilities in accordance with the mission and philosophy of the school.
Competencies/Specific Experience & Training:
Master’s Degree in Education
Independent school and administrative experience (preferred)
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication, and presentation skills
Organization skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, efficiently delegate, pay attention to detail, and complete multiple and complex projects on time and within budget
Ability to work with others collaboratively and cooperatively
Proficiency with interactive whiteboards, Google platform, and Microsoft products
Good listener and communicator who is intuitive, thoughtful, considerate, compassionate, and who strives to build solid relationships with and between others
Genuine interest in children, families, and the process of educating young people by cherishing childhood and promoting positive discipline guidance
A life-long learner driven by curiosity, appropriate risk-taking skills, resilience, and possessing a growth mindset who is able to see and cultivate those characteristics in others
Essential Requirements, Duties, and Responsibilities
- To clearly articulate and skillfully communicate, embody, and advocate the mission, vision, culture, and core values of Trinity School.
- Directly select, supervise, support, and motivate the UED faculty and support staff. In conjunction with the employees, set goals for ongoing growth and provide them with continual performance feedback and training opportunities.
- Conduct performance appraisals of employees annually. Handle matters of employment retention, salaries, job assignments, and dismissal in conjunction with the Human Resources Manager and Head of School.
- In collaboration with the Academic Leadership Team, provide leadership with the development of curriculum, instructional practices, and assessment based on sound educational theory, current research, and best practices.
- Promote high standards for academic performance and responsibility for behavior among students and staff.
- Lead the day-to-day operations of the division with empathy, skill, compassion, humor, collaboration, and a commitment to the betterment of Trinity School.
- Lead employees in creating a positive, nurturing learning environment that respects both the needs of the individuals and of the community by building a culture of trust, partnership, and support.
- Connect authentically with students and families, understanding the importance of each student being known and supported and supporting the needs of a diverse student population.
- Oversee standardized testing for the division, including parent and teacher education.
- In conjunction with the Learning Team and Counselor, identify and support students’ needs and communicate with families and teachers based on classroom observations, psycho-educational testing, or other outside assessments.
- Counsel parents on students’ social, emotional, and academic strengths, needs, and issues.
- Write articles for school publications.
- Oversee special programs, including but not limited to concerts, plays, service learning, and graduation.
- In conjunction with the Admissions Office, serve on the Admission Committee, work to promote Trinity School to prospective families, and ease the transition of new families into the community.
- Empower the faculty to innovate and make decisions that align with each student’s needs.
- Work with faculty to encourage them to establish a respectful professional rapport with parents. Meet with as needed to enhance communication flow, provide feedback, and provide referrals to specialized services/schools as needed.
- Work closely with families, the Director of Outplacement, and appropriate admissions directors during the outplacement process.
- Collaborate closely with peers as an integral member of both the Leadership Team and the Academic Leadership Team.
- Work closely with the Early Elementary Division Head to ensure a unified and vertically aligned approach across divisions.
- Assume responsibility as needed with other administrators to respond to special concerns and circumstances as they occur at school and /or in the community.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This is a salaried exempt position, not eligible for overtime, under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Relationships
The following represent groups of people you will interact with regularly through your daily work and serving on committees.
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Children
Families of the children
Board of Trustees
Professional staff from other related agencies
The Greater Community
This position reports to the Head of School.
Work Hours
Generally, Staff works Mondays through Thursdays 7:30 AM–4:00 PM. Wednesdays require meetings until 4:30 PM. Friday hours are from 7:30 - 3:00 PM.
This position follows the ALT Calendar which is determined by the Head of School.
Faculty and Staff rotate weekly morning carpool which starts at 7:30 AM.
When necessary, the employee must be flexible in the ability to work more than her/his regular daily or weekly schedule to complete duties.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.