Dean of Student, Early Childhood

The Dean of Students will work as a team with the Principal, Dean of Teaching and Learning and the Dean of Faculty in providing for the smooth functioning of all programs in N-2.  Helping to assure the academic and social progress of the students, maintaining good community relations, advising the N-2 Principal on matters concerning N-2 and representing the Principal as requested. The Dean will ensure that the school’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is included in all work.  The Dean reports directly to the Principal of the N-2 division.

Academic administrators are expected to build deep relationships with students, families, faculty and staff to foster a culture of community. We are looking for team members who will emanate optimism, solve problems collaboratively, reflect on how actions impact others, create an engaging and inclusive school culture, and share in the united pursuit of Lab’s mission.

Responsibilities:

• Supports children and families in N-2 by building relationships, being a public face available to answer questions, solve problems, and facilitate connections. 
• Makes connections between students, families, grade levels, divisions, and campuses.
• Coordinates all-building assemblies and gatherings and facilitates an all-building gathering at least once a quarter
• Participates in the admissions, enrollment, and placement processes for N-2 and placement in 3rd grade, including attending playgroups in coordination with the Office of Admissions & Financial Aid
• Works across departments in support of ensuring continuity for students with Learning & Counseling, Extended Day, and Coordinator for Wellness and Equal Opportunity Programs, Deputy Title IX Coordinator
• Participates in the hiring of  faculty and staff.?
• Aids in the development of an orientation program and continued support for new parents.?
• Reads progress reports
• Works with the Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Dean of Teaching & Learning, N-2 to incorporate diversity, equity and inclusion goals throughout program
• Establishes a positive, cooperative working relationship with other school administrators
• Work with administration and counselors to revise and update the student handbook and code of conduct for grades for N-2, including provisions regarding bullying.
• Works with staff and teachers to create and strengthen systems that simplify and improve experiences for families and students. 
• Collaborates across divisions to ensure consistent implementation of process and policy related to student discipline, instructional support, academic programming and co-curricular activities.
• Build deep relationships with students, families, faculty and staff to foster a culture of community. Emanate optimism, solve problems collaboratively, reflect on how actions impact others, create an engaging and inclusive school culture, and share in the united pursuit of Lab’s mission.