Description

The Northwest School is a college-preparatory, co-educational independent school near the heart of downtown Seattle. We offer a rich and challenging program to about 450 students in grades 6 through 12, including international students, many of whom live in our campus dormitory.

Northwest offers a vibrant, intellectual home. A warm inclusive community. A dynamic liberal arts education for grades 6-12 that prepares students to think critically, act compassionately, and discover their place in the world.

The Northwest School is a community committed to a diverse and equitable workplace and expects applicants to have a commitment to diversity and social justice. We firmly believe that we are a richer, more creative and dynamic institution when our collective is built with a diverse set of community members. The Northwest School strives for its faculty and student body to reflect the diversity of the society in which they exist. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

The Northwest School seeks a strategic, organized, and student-centered Assistant Upper School Director for a 12-month (1.0 FTE) role beginning July 1, 2024. Depending on the successful candidate’s background, experiences, and preferences, the Assistant Upper School Director role may include a .25 teaching appointment or work in another functional area within the Upper School.

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Serve with the full authority of the Upper School (US) director in the director’s absence, or at the director’s discretion to ensure continuity of programming and responsiveness to student/family/faculty needs, including:
• Address students, parent/guardian, and faculty concerns in the US, particularly when other communication channels (e.g. teacher, advisor, department chair) have been exhausted
• Provide oversight and leadership in student discipline
• Serve as administrator of the day/week on a rotating basis
• Collaborate with US director and US administrative team to prioritize presence at school-wide and divisional events, including arts, athletics, interest & affinity groups, boarding program activities, Parent/Guardian Association events, and admissions programming
• Supervise the 9th through 12th grade level coordinators and provide direction for the US advisory program
• Serve as a representative of Director’s office on the following committees:
  • US Student Success team
  • International Admissions
  • Summits
  • Ed Tech
  • SEL Scope & Sequence
• Serve as event coordinator for 12th grade graduation
• Coordinate new student orientation and back-to-school programming
• Collaborate with instructional coaches, division directors, director of HR, and director of student success in refining faculty evaluation and goal-setting processes. Assist with classroom observations on behalf of divisional leadership
• In cooperation with the registrar, department chairs, and the Director of Global Programs and Marketing, coordinate schedules for visiting/exchange students
• Draft/edit divisional communications to students/parents/guardians
• Assist with drafting and ongoing review of divisional policies, revisions to student/family handbook, advisor handbook, curriculum guide and registration materials, etc.
• Co-lead US faculty meetings. Attend additional faculty meetings to advance the work of the division, including but not limited to: Academic coordinating team, Curriculum committee, Academic faculty, All faculty, Grade Level Meetings, DEI Wednesday morning meetings
• Provide back-up on-call coverage to Director of Residential Life and boarding program staff
• Assist with evaluation review and auditing of student progress toward graduation requirements
• Other duties as assigned by the Upper School Director or Head of School

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the School’s mission, values, and philosophy, especially related to diversity, equity, and inclusion; environmental sustainability, and global perspective.
• A commitment to a learning and working culture where all community members feel seen, valued, and heard.
• A bachelor’s degree and five years of progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job’s essential functions is required
• Ability to communicate effectively with large groups, as well as in writing
• A minimum of 2 years of teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree is preferred
• Experience in a school with international students

Competencies:

Philosophically student centered. An environmental steward. A champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Globally minded. Social justice oriented. An excellent communicator in written and verbal methods. Energized by working collaboratively and appreciate process deliberation, and intentionality. A thoughtful listener. Able to manage multiple and shifting priorities.

Compensation:

Salary is highly competitive with top independent schools in the region and commensurate with education and experience. Salary range is $70,000 - $100,000 annually.

Full-time benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life and accident insurance coverage, fully paid for employee only coverage. A retirement program matches up to 6% of an employee's salary after one year of service in a 403(b) plan. An intentional, mission focused school culture, generous time off, lunch, access to the on-site fitness facility, an exceptional commitment to professional development, and a unique urban location are also benefits of working at the Northwest School.

Application Process:

Please submit a cover letter and resume online: http://northwestschool.org/about-the-school/employment

**Please note: we are unable to consider materials submitted through other avenues such as Indeed.com without a corresponding application through our website

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, or marital status.