Associate Head of Lower School

Position

Associate Head of Lower School

Reports directly to the Head of Lower School

All Saints Academy was founded in 1966 as St. Paul's Episcopal Parish School under Father Gilbertson and Father Sturrup of Saint Paul's Episcopal Church. The school did not adopt its current name until 1993, when the middle and upper school portions of the facility were added, extending the grades served to grade twelve.

Inspiring independent thinkers, principled leaders, and humble learners.

All Saints Academy exemplifies Judeo-Christian values within an Episcopal tradition. We welcome students of all racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds striving to maximize each student's unique potential by instilling a sense of worth that comes with purpose, direction, commitment, and success.

The Associate Head of Lower School is a skilled educator who is responsible for directly working with the Head of Lower School to implement PS2-Grade 5 initiatives, guided by the Strategic Plan. The Associate Head of Lower School works closely with the Head of Lower School in maintaining the PS2-Grade 5 academic and co‑curricular model, focusing on student life, data‑informed decision making, and classroom observations and coaching.

If the Head of Lower School is not on campus, the Associate Head of Lower School acts as the division’s head. The Associate Head of Lower School will assist in championing and playing a role in executing the Board‑approved strategic plan, supporting an inspirational vision to parents, and securing the highest standards within the school. The Associate Head of School works closely with the Auxiliary Program Coordinator to oversee the Auxiliary Programs.

Specific duties are summarized below.

• Ensure that systems are embedded for the collection and scrutiny of data, allowing teachers and leaders to monitor progress and use data to inform planning
• Ensure effective curriculum planning, design, and management, mindful of the needs of the students and their progression to Middle and Upper School and beyond
• Coordinate and assist in executing plans for periodic and annual testing and use of the resulting data.
• Develop and assist in the execution of a comprehensive plan for student life that complements the school’s curriculum and philosophy— including class trips and service opportunities

• Assist in shaping the unique characters of the Lower School, with clear vertical alignment between all divisions
• Assist in implementing objectives from the strategic plan pertaining to the Lower School

• Responsible for assisting in implementing a standardized evaluation system for all staff within the Lower School
• Assist with the supervision and coordination of co‑curricular and extra‑curricular activity programs of the school
• Assist in the planning and presentation of school assemblies and programs
• Assist in maintaining a comprehensive calendar of school events
• Serve as a consultant and coach to teachers in matters of classroom management, teaching methods, and general school procedures

• Maintain a highly visible presence within the school community
• Ensure that the Head of Lower School is aware of the educational, physical, social, and psychological needs of the members of our school community
• Other duties as assigned from time to time by the Head of Lower School

• Master’s degree preferred
• Experience at independent school(s) preferred
• Minimum of five years of teaching experience required, along with experience in school leadership
• Experience in working with Lower School students is preferred
• A track record of leading improvement and of developing and implementing innovative educational ideas
• Willingness to obtain continuing education as needed to perform well in the position
• Demonstrated experience in the instruction of students with varied learning styles and levels of mastery
• Commitment to ASA’s mission and vision
• Demonstrated flexibility and experience in effectively solving challenging problems through a…