Director of Studies for Preschool 3-8th Grade

The Director of Studies is a mission-driven individual who follows, models, and embraces Browne Academy’s mission and core values. The Director of Studies oversees curriculum development, learning objectives, assessment, and academic standards. Works with faculty to coordinate curriculum throughout the school, reviews and selects texts and learning materials, and communicates all curricular matters to constituents. Provides professional development opportunities and instructional resources for faculty.

This is a full-time, salaried position. Interested qualified candidates, please send a cover letter and resume to Peggy Otey, Head of School, at [email protected] .

Browne Academy is a PS-8th grade diverse independent day school committed to developing the whole child through extraordinary teaching, exceptional academic programs, and a nurturing community. We empower students to be critical thinkers, inspired innovators, engaged peers, and ethical leaders prepared with the confidence to thrive in a dynamic world. Our 12-acre campus is conveniently located just off the Beltway and minutes from Old Town Alexandria.

Areas Of Responsibility

• Curriculum
• Ensure the school’s curriculum is continuously under review relative to fulfillment of the school’s mission and core values.
• Program evaluation and improvement.
• Facilitate the on-going assessment and communication of program strengths and weaknesses within and among departments and/or grade levels.
• Facilitate the on-going review of curriculum materials and texts.
• Develop and implement on-going measures of program appropriateness and effectiveness.
• Program Coordination
• Research, advice, and lead the implementation of an outstanding whole-school curriculum.
• Ensure the whole school curriculum provides the sequencing, diversity and challenge that represents the best offerings for students at every age.
• Ensure decisions around whole-school curriculum, teaching, and learning are informed by current relevant and robust educational research.
• Work with the Associate Head of School to review departmental curriculum and staffing matters.
• Aid faculty and departments in preparation of course syllabi.
• Align assessment and policies to achieve strategic priorities and support student well-being.
• Work with the Network Manager to ensure the correct set-up of the school’s management system in terms of timetables, class lists, and reporting cycles.
• Assessment and Reporting
• Oversee that the assessment and reporting for the school is in line with school policy and is developmentally appropriate for the age of students.
• Analyze internal and external assessment data and provide meaningful information for teachers to ensure adequate planning and interventions for students.
• Facilitate student progress and report to parents in a meaningful way that enhances student learning.
• Maintain an updated articulation of the whole-school curriculum and take the leadership role in preparing for VAIS accreditation.
• Faculty Education and Development
• First and foremost, respect faculty as professionals who are knowledgeable and dedicated to the mission and core values of the school.
• Organize and support high-quality professional development to ensure that the school’s curriculum and overall programs appropriately challenge and meet the needs of our student body.
• Ensure all teaching staff undertake regular and purposeful Professional Learning.
• Assist the Associate Head of School with hiring and orientation of new faculty.

• Student Support
• Coordinate and lead parent meetings when appropriate to support teachers’ efforts in scaffolding for students’ success.
• Provide guidance in determining the academic suitability of a student attending Browne: before and after admission to the school.
• Fulfill other duties as requested by the Head of School
  

Qualification Requirements

• Master’s degree in education.
• Curriculum review or design experience
• 10+ years teaching experience, preferably in an Independent School setting.
• Successful history of collaboration, curriculum assessment and design across grade levels, and working with a wide range of learners.
• Practical understanding and implementation of educational technology
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral skills.
  
  

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• No or very little physical effort required.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• This job is performed in-person.
  
  

Competitive Benefits

Browne Academy offers a very competitive benefits package including health, life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance, fully or partially paid for by Browne Academy, plus voluntary dental and vision insurance. A 5.5 percent of your salary contributed to your 403(b) after one year of service, four weeks of paid, scheduled school holidays plus 8 PTO (Paid Time Off) days and summers off. Plus 75 percent tuition remission for eligible students enrolled at Browne Academy after one year of employment (space permitting), free morning care and aftercare during the school year, and 50 percent off summer camp and free aftercare for summer camp.

Diversity Statement

Browne Academy is strongly committed to equal opportunity for all its employees. Browne Academy does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. Browne Academy actively seeks diverse candidates for employment.

Conditions of Employment

Employment at Browne Academy is contingent on verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check and education, when applicable.