Sacred Heart Greenwich
Position Type:
Lower School Faculty/ Assistant Head of Lower School
Date Posted: 2/27/2025
Date Available: 07/01/2025
Sacred Heart Greenwich has been empowering girls and young women since 1848 in a stimulating and developmentally appropriate educational environment in accordance with the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education. This mission provides opportunities to develop spiritual, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. Sacred Heart Greenwich integrates technology into the learning process through enhanced collaboration, exploration, discovery, and creativity. We are currently seeking an Assistant Head of Lower School for the 2025-2026 academic year with a July 1 start date. Position: Assistant Head of Lower School Reports to: Head of Lower School FLSA Status: Exempt, 12 Month Employee Job Summary The Assistant Head of Lower School plays a crucial role in supporting the Head of Lower School by overseeing daily activities and operations that are vital for creating a well-functioning educational environment. Key responsibilities of this position include managing day-to-day operations of the Lower School, mapping and implementing curriculum programs, assisting with student discipline matters, organizing school events and field trips, conducting faculty evaluations, aiding in the hiring process for new faculty and staff. Essential Functions: Embrace and effectively communicate the mission, vision, and philosophy of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Enthusiastically interact with all members of the SHG school community, exhibiting flexibility in thought and action Demonstrate an ability to multitask with attention to detail and organization Exhibit a calming, confident, and inspiring presence in support of faculty and other community members Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all faculty and staff members Duties and Responsibilities: Report directly to the Head of Lower School to oversee daily activities and responsibilities, offer constructive feedback, and foster ongoing communication Maintain a visible and approachable presence on campus, implementing an open-door policy to engage with faculty, parents, and students Collaborate with the Head of Lower School to develop annual schedules for all Lower School homerooms and specials teachers, as well as coordinate faculty duties (recess, car dismissal, bus, etc.) Assist the Head of Lower School in managing the daily operations of the school, including student arrival, faculty attendance, lunch, recess (indoor/outdoor), dismissal, and special activities Address student discipline matters and facilitate parent communication regarding discipline issues beyond the classroom teacher's scope Co-facilitate division meetings on a regular basis Meet with grade-level teams and specials teachers to map curriculum by unit and ensure vertical alignment in the Barat - Grade 4 curricular outcomes Lead research and discussion of best practices in teaching and learning Assist the Head of Lower School and the Associate Head of School for Teaching & Learning in the recruitment, hiring and training of new faculty Facilitate the implementation of new curriculum programs, including purchasing and distributing materials Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Education or a related field Minimum of 5 years of classroom teaching experience At least 3 years of administrative experience, ideally in a dynamic school environment Proven experience in curriculum mapping Strong organizational and planning abilities Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in technology, particularly the Google Suite Excellent interpersonal skills with a commitment to high levels of customer service Sacred Heart Greenwich is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates who will enhance the diversity of our community.
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Date Posted: 2/27/2025
Date Available: 07/01/2025
Sacred Heart Greenwich has been empowering girls and young women since 1848 in a stimulating and developmentally appropriate educational environment in accordance with the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education. This mission provides opportunities to develop spiritual, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. Sacred Heart Greenwich integrates technology into the learning process through enhanced collaboration, exploration, discovery, and creativity. We are currently seeking an Assistant Head of Lower School for the 2025-2026 academic year with a July 1 start date. Position: Assistant Head of Lower School Reports to: Head of Lower School FLSA Status: Exempt, 12 Month Employee Job Summary The Assistant Head of Lower School plays a crucial role in supporting the Head of Lower School by overseeing daily activities and operations that are vital for creating a well-functioning educational environment. Key responsibilities of this position include managing day-to-day operations of the Lower School, mapping and implementing curriculum programs, assisting with student discipline matters, organizing school events and field trips, conducting faculty evaluations, aiding in the hiring process for new faculty and staff. Essential Functions: Embrace and effectively communicate the mission, vision, and philosophy of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Enthusiastically interact with all members of the SHG school community, exhibiting flexibility in thought and action Demonstrate an ability to multitask with attention to detail and organization Exhibit a calming, confident, and inspiring presence in support of faculty and other community members Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all faculty and staff members Duties and Responsibilities: Report directly to the Head of Lower School to oversee daily activities and responsibilities, offer constructive feedback, and foster ongoing communication Maintain a visible and approachable presence on campus, implementing an open-door policy to engage with faculty, parents, and students Collaborate with the Head of Lower School to develop annual schedules for all Lower School homerooms and specials teachers, as well as coordinate faculty duties (recess, car dismissal, bus, etc.) Assist the Head of Lower School in managing the daily operations of the school, including student arrival, faculty attendance, lunch, recess (indoor/outdoor), dismissal, and special activities Address student discipline matters and facilitate parent communication regarding discipline issues beyond the classroom teacher's scope Co-facilitate division meetings on a regular basis Meet with grade-level teams and specials teachers to map curriculum by unit and ensure vertical alignment in the Barat - Grade 4 curricular outcomes Lead research and discussion of best practices in teaching and learning Assist the Head of Lower School and the Associate Head of School for Teaching & Learning in the recruitment, hiring and training of new faculty Facilitate the implementation of new curriculum programs, including purchasing and distributing materials Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Education or a related field Minimum of 5 years of classroom teaching experience At least 3 years of administrative experience, ideally in a dynamic school environment Proven experience in curriculum mapping Strong organizational and planning abilities Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in technology, particularly the Google Suite Excellent interpersonal skills with a commitment to high levels of customer service Sacred Heart Greenwich is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates who will enhance the diversity of our community.
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