The Island School is hiring a
Overview
The Island School, a not-for-profit organization based in The Bahamas, was founded to create and support transformational educational experiences with the vision of leadership effecting change, on the island of Eleuthera. The diverse educational initiatives, including our High School Semester and Summer Term, Deep Creek Middle School, Elementary Learning Center, and our Community Engagement and Partnerships, deliver unique educational journeys in conjunction with the authentic and meaningful work our organization undertakes in research and sustainable development at the Cape Eleuthera Institute, our research, and innovation hub. We are reimagining what education is for, and redesigning how education is delivered.
Job Summary
As part of the administrative team, the Semester Academic Dean will possess a demonstrated career commitment to education and a passion for experiential, interdisciplinary programs and curriculum design. The Academic Dean will provide leadership in the areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and planning; provide administrative support and technical assistance to staff; and assist the school in strengthening instructional programs through a strategically planned, standards-based approach. The Academic Dean provides guidance to instructors to ensure that each course is appropriate for students and that they align with other course offerings in rigor and scope. The Academic Dean sets a professional tone for the program and serves as a positive role model for staff and students. Additionally, the Academic Dean will work closely with teachers to refine and support curricula in all disciplines including art, histories, literature, marine ecology, mathematics and research.
Responsibilities
Oversee the student academic experience from pre-semester to final debrief activities
Work closely and collaboratively with other members of the Semester and Island School leadership team to deliver a unique, continuously improving, high-quality academic program
Coordinate curriculum review and development for all subject areas and collaborate with specific subject teachers to ensure high quality teaching and learning
Collaborate with researchers, staff and other school employees to enhance the student experience and utilize our campus, resources, and location as a classroom
Along with the Dean of Students, create learner profiles for incoming students and share relevant information with the Semester and Research teams
Provide ongoing professional development to the Semester faculty on place-based instruction and progressive assessment strategies
Support instructional staff, encourage collaboration between instructors and gather information through classroom observations to include providing feedback
Along with the Semester and Research teams, coordinate culminating experiences such as student demonstrations of learning and research presentations
Organize and oversee all academic reporting to students, families, and sending schools to include organizing the reporting logistics and process
Serve as a positive and supportive resource to instructional staff
Work professionally and cooperatively within the school community and broader South Eleuthera community
Participate in all aspects of the Semester experience including morning exercise, duty, student activities, teaching and advising where applicable
Skills & Qualifications
Other Duties
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Compensation & Benefits
Schedule
This is a full-time, leadership position with an annual review. Four weeks (20 days) of vacation time is provided, with additional remote work flexibility between fall and spring semesters and in the summer. The Island School operates year round and working hours vary depending on needs. Evening and weekend work will be required. Special events will require periods of time outside of normal working hours when staff must be on site for extended periods. Given the degree to which this position is a leadership role within the organization, the successful candidate should expect, and desire to work a variable and mission-driven schedule.
Application
Applicants should include the following in their application:
4. Submit through our website: http://www.islandschool.org/careers