| The Chapin School seeks an outstanding educator to become the Assistant Head of School beginning July 1, 2021. The Assistant Head of School is responsible for the running of day-to-day operations of grades one through eight, including management and organization of academic programs and student life. The Assistant Head of School reports directly to the Head of School and is a member of the school’s administrative team. About Chapin School
Chapin is a 215-student Pre-K through eighth grade co-educational school in Princeton, New Jersey. About to celebrate its 90th year, the school has an excellent academic reputation and outstanding secondary school placement record. Chapin School’s Mission
Chapin is dedicated to the belief that lifelong habits of the mind and heart are formed in the elementary and middle school years. Chapin provides a richly textured education that inspires academic achievement and builds strength of character. Within a diverse, caring and supportive community, we prepare our students to meet the future with skill, confidence, determination and generosity of spirit. Chapin School’s Philosophy
We believe that students learn best in a supportive, encouraging, and diverse community. Chapin shares a commitment to each child's academic, emotional, ethical, creative, physical, and social development. In small classes that promote active learning, dedicated faculty create environments where critical thinking, effective communication, creativity and curiosity flourish. Encountering challenges that lead to success, students develop a positive sense of self. A strong commitment to Chapin's five virtues (respect, responsibility, honesty, kindness, and perseverance) fosters an environment for character development that complements our rigorous academic programs. Responsibilities of the Assistant Head of School - Demonstrate a belief in and commitment to an inclusive, equitable, and diverse school community.
- Cultivate opportunities for students to create, explore, and take intellectual risks.
- Inspire, support, evaluate, and provide feedback to faculty.
- Guide the faculty recruitment and hiring process and coordinate orientation and mentoring for new faculty.
- Collaborate with the Director of Curriculum to implement a school-wide curriculum grounded in inquiry-based learning.
- Oversee professional development programs, including designing and coordinating all-school in-service days.
- Promote and expand a culture of environmental stewardship throughout the school.
- Work with the School Counselor and the Dean of Student Life to promote student wellness and enhance the school-wide Character Program.
- Collaborating with Department Chairs, develop the yearly schedule of classes, and standardized testing.
- Communicate clearly and engage proactively with parents and students.
- Work closely with the Director of Admission and Enrollment in all admission initiatives.
- Working with the Director of Finance, develop and monitor the instructional budget.
- A visible presence in the daily life of the school and an active participant at major school functions and events.
- Other duties as assigned by the Head of School.
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