Assistant Head of School, Professional Development & New Programs

Posting Date: December 26, 2019
Applications Accepted Until: January 31, 2020 (Now closed)
Start Date: Flexible, July 1, 2020 at latest

​The Assistant Head of School, Professional Development and New Programs is the senior administrator responsible for all One Schoolhouse programming other than online student courses. The Assistant Head of School will be responsible for the strategic direction for these programs and manage them.  Roles and responsibilities for the Assistant Head of School include:
  • Development of resources and programs for academic leaders at independent schools. Responsibility for development of existing in-person programming for academic leaders (Academic Leaders Retreats, Partners-In-Innovation Forum, etc.). The Assistant Head will further develop resources from the former Independent Curriculum Group, working with the Independent Curriculum Resource Director.
  • Management of existing professional development programs. Development of the professional development curriculum and pedagogy; hiring and training of course facilitators; and course oversight and evaluation. This will include facilitation of some courses.
  • Stewardship of partners, both existing and new. Responsibility for maintaining strong working relationships with key partners for professional development courses and programs, including NBOA, NCGS, IBSC, Folio, TABS, and others.  The Assistant Head will also be responsible for helping to develop new partnerships and making recommendations about existing partnerships.
  • Co-creation of non-credit student programs. In coordination with the Assistant Head of School, develop new, non-academic programming.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Head of School & CEO.
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Core Competencies
  • Strategic Management: Collecting and evaluating data to gain insight, and analyzing processes and systems for efficiency and effectiveness
  • Market and Trend Analysis: Identifying trends and developments across the independent school community, and anticipating challenges
  • Teamwork: Working with a small team to reach a big mission
  • Creative Problem Solving: Developing original, mutually beneficial solutions between the organization and its partners
  • Technological Acumen: Using existing and new technology creatively to problem-solve and expand opportunities 
  • Commitment to Diversity: Understanding, communicating, and effectively interacting with people across backgrounds and cultures to respect, seek to understand, and value individual differences
  • Exceptional Communicator: Presenting, writing, and creating compelling research, data, and information
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About One Schoolhouse
One Schoolhouse is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization that aims to empower learning and to transform education.  The organization does this through an innovative online learning program and by providing high-quality professional resources (including online professional development courses).  As of December 2019, One Schoolhouse has one hundred and fifty-five consortium schools around the world, and more than six hundred schools worldwide took part in One Schoolhouse programs in the 2018-2019 academic year.  One Schoolhouse looks to continue moderate to aggressive growth over the coming years. Please visit http://www.oneschoolhouse.org/ for more information about the organization.

The One Schoolhouse leadership team is positive, forward-looking, fun-loving, and supportive.  We are looking for candidates who will add to an exceptionally good work environment. Those who tend to see opportunities before problems, who are able to laugh at themselves, and who embrace solutions over process will find success in this working environment.

Non-Discrimination Policy
One Schoolhouse is committed to providing a place where people can thrive.  It is in the best interest of each individual and the School that we dedicate ourselves to creating an educational environment that promotes respect, dignity, and equality and that is free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.  These behaviors are demeaning; they are unacceptable conduct, and will not be tolerated. One Schoolhouse expects all students and members of the school community to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner, with respect for the personal dignity of one another.

​One Schoolhouse does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex (including pregnancy), color, religion/creed, ethnic or national origin, gender identification, citizenship status, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law.  Similarly, One Schoolhouse will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Travel & Physical Requirements
The Assistant Head of School should expect to travel and be capable of regular travel (up to 30% of time).  The position is located in an office setting, and thus a successful candidate should be able to work at a computer for long periods of time.  

Location
This is a remote position, though candidates may also work from a central office in Washington, DC.

Qualifications
A bachelors’ degree is required; further degrees are preferred. A successful candidate will have worked in a school or educational association for at least five years. Successful applicants are excellent communicators across a variety of mediums, and are proficient in a range of computing skills.

Reporting
This position reports to the Head of School & CEO

Status
Full-time, exempt position

Compensation Package
Salary Range: $95,000-$110,000
Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible to participate in the School’s 403(b) plan, and health and dental plans. Full-time employees are encouraged to use their twenty-five PTO days. In addition to annual PTO, the employee have paid holidays in accordance with the School’s annual calendar.