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Director, Junior School $120,000 to $145,000 per year CAD / Year Position Profile Position Summary Reporting to the Head of School and a member of the Leadership team, the Director of Junior School is responsible for the academic, operational and administrative leadership in the Junior School. The successful candidate will successfully provide inspired leadership by modeling integrity and consistency in the implementation and follow through of all programs. They will demonstrate strong relationship building skills and hold staff accountable to high expectations. A progressive educator, they are expected to model and promote the Fraser Academys vision, mission and values. They will ensure a caring and supportive experience for students and faculty promoting academic excellence, wellness and character development. Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time Reports To: Head of School Responsibilities Coordinate to ensure the Junior School curriculum is aligned with the schools continuum of learning and meets the schools definition of innovation and excellence Oversee the academic progress of Junior students Be responsible for the well-being and discipline of Junior School students Maintain communication with Junior School parents and organize student led conferences Prepare annual teaching workloads in consultation with the Director of Academics & Curriculum Oversee and manage the Junior School subbing roster and schedule. Chair the committee that schedules the Junior School timetable Promote positive relationships with faculty in a School climate that is supportive and promotes a holistic approach to high performance while maintaining wellness Build bridges across the Schools divisions and promote a well-connected School community Consult regarding the admission of children into the Junior School when required Work in tandem with the Business Manager in developing and overseeing the Junior School budget Participate in the selection and hiring of Junior School teachers Oversee evaluation and the professional growth of all Junior School teachers in collaboration with the Director of Teaching & Learning Work collaboratively with Executive Director of Learning Services to ensure a collegial relationship between departments Ensure that all school practices are congruent with the Schools mission and philosophy Organize and participate in various events, ceremonies and assemblies Lead the CPS (Collaborative & Proactive Solutions) initiative in Junior School Teach in the Junior School Core Competencies Act in the best interests of students and the school at all times Integrate consistently in all decisions and planning, the purpose of the school with the overall school goals and objectives Work through programs from inception to implementation Be recognized as a passionate, strategic, articulate and sincere ambassador for the school to our internal and external constituents Demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities, meet deadlines, and multi-task in a demanding, fast-paced, professional environment Demonstrate confidence, impeccable integrity, excellent relationship-building skills with all constituents and be a team player Demonstrate sound judgment and the ability to problem-solve and make sound decisions Committed Collaborator Works collaboratively with the team to achieve the groups goals and objectives, consistently considers the team when developing new ideas or programs, the walking the definition of a team player, engages with others to solve problems and make improvements Excellence Demonstrate confidence, excellent teaching practice, impeccable integrity, excellent relationship building skills with all constituents and be a team player Inspired Leadership Act in the best interests of the students and the school at all times, integrate consistently the schools goal and objectives into all decisions and planning, and working through programs from inception to implementation Loyal Ambassador Be recognized as passionate, strategic, articulate and sincere ambassadors of the school to our internal and external constituents acting as a representative of the school always Management Demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities, meet deadlines, and multi-task in a demanding, fast-paced professional environment Sound Judgement Demonstrate sound judgement, the ability to problem-solve and make sound decisions Continuous Improvement Model the willingness and ability to continually improve, including learning from experiences, and trying new things Requirements A valid BC teaching certificate Completed Orton-Gillingham (OG) training Understanding and experience with implementing the new BC curriculum Classroom experience and a minimum of 3 years experience in a leadership role at a school Masters Degree in Education or other discipline (preferred) Trained in Collaborative & Proactive Solutions or willingness to be trained Benefits Extended health and dental coverage Access to HCSA Group RRSP with significant employer matching contribution Individual annual meetings on retirement planning Tuition reduction for children of staff who successfully apply and enroll at FA Salary range: $120,000 to $145,000 per year #J-18808-Ljbffr