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The Associate Director of Upper School will be a key partner for the Upper School Director in decision making, program generation and implementation, and mentoring of Upper School students and faculty. The Associate Director of Upper School assists the Upper School Director in creating a vibrant learning environment that upholds and celebrates the School’s Mission and Core Values. In partnership with the Upper School Director, the Associate Director helps to oversee the Upper School academic program, supports the work of Department Chairs, the Academic Center, the Deans’ Office, the Counseling Office, and the Health Center. Additional responsibilities include development and oversight of the academic calendar, advisory program, transition and retention efforts, and active participation in admission events.
Professional Qualifications
The ideal candidate will hold an advanced degree, have significant teaching and administrative experience, demonstrate exceptionally strong organizational and logistical aptitude, and a genuine love of working with teenagers, faculty, and families in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will be adept at developing and fostering productive and respectful relationships with students, colleagues, and parents in support of the mission and core values of the school and will also have demonstrated success in the areas of faculty supervision and project management.
Overview of St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School
Located six miles from Washington, D.C., St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School, a JK-12 Episcopal School, educates the whole child by tending to the academic, social, physical, and spiritual needs of each of our students. Named as the #1 best workplace in Washington, D.C. by the Washington Post, St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes is a positive and collegial community with a commitment to our mission to pursue goodness as well as knowledge and to honor the unique value of each of our members as a child of God in a caring community. SSSAS combines a rigorous academic program with outstanding opportunities in the arts, athletics and service learning for our students. SSSAS has a deep commitment to creating an inclusive community which values diversity and multiculturalism, and we seek candidates who have this same commitment. The diverse student body is 28% students of color, and 22% of our students receive financial aid to create a socioeconomically diverse community. Our culture promotes lifelong learning, and our faculty members have a wealth of opportunities available to them to continue expanding their knowledge of both their disciplines and the field of education. Summer study grants, a multicultural seminar for new faculty, support for graduate studies, and conferences and workshops are just a few of the ways in which we support and encourage our teachers to continue to grow and learn.
