Director of Teaching Excellence
Company: Young World Physical Education
Location: Kent
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Kents Hill's Director of Teaching Excellence works with other
academic leaders to identify
research-based best practices in teaching and learning; to
synthesize research-based best
practices into a coherent and comprehensive "Kents Hill Way of
Teaching"; to design regular
professional development opportunities that translate the Kents
Hill Way of Teaching to
teachers; and to support teachers through regular professional
observations and
growth-oriented feedback. This role reports directly to the Head of
School.
Primary Responsibilities
? Research and communicate best practices in teaching as suggested
by neuroscience,
cognitive psychology, and advocates of inclusive pedagogy and
culturally responsive
teaching
? Partner with the Director of Student Learning Support to research
and communicate
best practices in working with cognitively diverse students and
English Language
Learners
? Use research to refine and improve the instructional approaches
already underway at
Kents Hill School, including the Understanding by Design framework,
intentional
classroom design, interdisciplinary teaching, project-based
learning, and regular
student reflection
? Collaborate with other academic leaders, teachers, and Kents Hill
students to draft and
update a written document formalizing the "Kents Hill Way of
Teaching"
? Conduct multiple on-campus professional development sessions per
year
? Support Kents Hill teachers through regular class visits and
growth-oriented feedback
? Partner with the Dean of Academics and the Dean of Faculty to
mentor new teachers
? Work with Kents Hill's Communications and Marketing, Admissions,
and Advancement
teams to share and explain the Kents Hill Way of Teaching to Kents
Hill's Board of
Trustees, prospective students and families, and potential
donors
Other Responsibilities and Duties
? Serves on the Heads Advisory Council Plus (HAC+)
? Serves on the Academic Program Team (APT)
? Teaches 1-2 classes that reflect the Director of Teaching
Excellence's interests and
qualifications and the school's current staffing needs
? Advises 5-6 Kents Hill students
? Performs residential duty
Qualifications
? Master's degree in Education or related field required
? Considerable experience in pedagogy and instructional design that
is aligned with
Kents Hill's four-dimensional education curriculum framework
? Considerable experience in developing and conducting academic and
social/ethical
teacher education training
How to Apply
Please send a letter of interest, a resume, and a statement of
educational philosophy to
Human Resources at HR@kentshill.org.
About Kents Hill School
Kents Hill is one of the oldest co-ed boarding schools in the
country and will celebrate its
bicentennial in 2024. Located on 400 beautiful acres in Maine, we
bring boarding and day
students together from across the world to engage in self-discovery
and growth, both in and
out of the classroom.
Diversity, equity, and belonging are integral to our community as
we actively strive to be an
anti-racist school through consistent and ongoing learning for all.
Our caring and deeply
engaged faculty members truly know each student, and because of
that are able to create
transformational experiences and be in their corner, all the
time.
The academic curriculum ensures that students are prepared for
anything by merging four
dimensions of learning (knowledge, skills, character, and
reflection) to balance academic rigor
with strong support. Students also have the opportunity to explore
their passions in athletics
and the arts and develop leadership potential with over 30
different clubs and activities.
To learn more, visit www.kentshill.org.
Kents Hill School is committed to maintaining a work and learning
environment free from
discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national
origin, pregnancy, gender identity,
sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of
birth, age, citizenship status,
veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or
disability, as defined and required
by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation
against individuals who
oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an
equal opportunity
investigation.
Job Requirements
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