Lower School; K-8th Director

As a vital part of the SLO Classical Academy (SLOCA) team, the Lower School Director (LSD) is responsible for the thriving of our teachers, students, and the implementation of our core classical education program for 1st-8th grades.

Highly desirable employees at SLO Classical Academy are those who are: passionate about classical education and children, committed to personal and professional growth and development, effective and loyal team players, creative thinkers, in full support of our core values, and interested in the health and growth of SLO Classical Academy.

• Full-time, year-round, exempt

• 4+ years experience in educational leadership: administration, managing, and program development
• Classical training, education, and/or experience highly desirable
• Graduate degree in related area or 10+ years experience as a classical educator

• Experience with supervising, evaluating, and mentoring direct reports
• Experience with guiding the professional learning of educators
• A dynamic educator with administrative experience
• Demonstrated professional behavior, including discretion, judgment, and integrity, particularly in challenging leadership situations
• The ideal candidate will be a model of servant‑leadership while partnering with all members of Team SLOCA to fulfill the mission of the school
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, nurtured by both curiosity and conviction
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience with the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with all constituents
• Demonstrated ability to independently and appropriately set and follow through on priorities
• Support and uphold the school’s unique makeup as non‑sectarian and accessible to families from various backgrounds and beliefs
• Strength in working with people of all sorts and ages; hospitality/customer service oriented
• Hold a mindset of growth and a willingness to learn
• Personal standard of excellence; highly organized; attention to detail and accuracy; flexible & adaptable
• All prospective employees must be able to clear a background check and TB screening
• Technology - Mac literate; knowledgeable with Word, Pages, Excel, Google, etc.
• Ability to carry out duties as described below

The Lower School Director will report to the Founder/Head of School

• The Lower School Director oversees:
• K-8th Lead Teachers and Team
• 1st-6th Science Lead
• Librarian/s
• K
  -8th Curriculum Coordinator and Team
• The Lower School Director cares for the students and their families in concert with their teachers
• The Lower School Director serves on the Broader Leadership Team and Edu Leads Team
• The Lower School Director also:
• Connects with the Early Childhood Director and High School Director, all responsible for a consistent educational experience
• Serves as the Grammar/MS liaison for mathematics and 7-12 science lead
• Supports the Family Recruitment and Retention Team
• Partners with various teams on special projects

• Oversight of People:
• Supports, develops, and grows the Lead Teachers 1st-8th grade (including math and science)
• Through the Lead Teachers, is ultimately responsible for the support, development, and growth of Kindergarten teacher and all 1st-8th grade teachers, Learning Leaders, and Aides
• Supports, develops, and grows the library staff
• Supports, develops, and grows the Curriculum Coordinator
• Supports, develops, and grows the 1st-6th Science Lead
• Training/meetings
• Partners with Edu Leads to plan, implement, and participate in all August staff and educationally‑related parent training
• Oversee Lead Teacher meetings

• Is responsible for the development and implementation of our core classical education program for K
  -8th grade in line with our mission and vision
• Is responsible for the development and implementation of the Big Grid for these levels
• Supplemental programs
• Support the FT program and the Lead Teachers overseeing their levels; recommend and facilitate changes as approved by the Founder/Head
• Maint…