University of Chicago
Laboratory Schools: Dean of Students, Early Childhood
University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60601
Job Posting
The Dean of Students will work as a team with the Principal, Assistant Principal, and Dean of Teaching and Learning to provide for the smooth functioning of all programs in the Early Childhood Division. Helping to assure the academic and social progress of the students, maintaining good community relations, advising the Early Childhood Principal on matters concerning the Early Childhood division and representing the Principal as requested. The Dean will ensure that the school's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is included in all work. The Dean reports directly to the Principal of the Early Childhood division. Academic administrators are expected to build deep relationships with students, families, faculty, and staff to foster a culture of community. We are looking for optimistic, collaborative problem solvers who reflect on how their actions impact others, create an engaging and inclusive school culture, and share in the united pursuit of Lab's mission. Responsibilities include: Supporting children and families in the Early Childhood division by building relationships, being a public face available to answer questions, solve problems, and facilitate connections. Making connections between students, families, grade levels, divisions, and campuses. Co-coordinating all-building assemblies and gatherings and facilitating an all-building gathering at least once a quarter. Partnering closely with the Learning and Counseling Teams to support students' academic growth and social-emotional development; monitor academic and social emotional progress and intervene when needed. Reviewing student attendance for irregular patterns; follow up with families to promote consistent school engagement. Coordinating internal staffing meetings, parent meetings, and classroom team discussions to support individual student needs. Collaborating with teachers and counselors to design and implement behavior support plans with data collection. Serving as a liaison to the Department of Student Services by providing regular student updates and coordinating family communication. Conducting regular classroom observations to understand student experiences, support instructional alignment, and inform intervention planning. Participating in the admissions, enrollment, and placement processes for the Early Childhood division and placement in 3rd grade, including attending playgroups in coordination with the Office of Admissions & Financial Aid. Working across departments to ensure continuity for students with Learning & Counseling, Extended Day, and the Deputy Title IX Coordinator. Participating in faculty and staff hiring. Aiding in the development of an orientation program and continued support for new parents. Reading progress reports. Working with the Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Dean of Teaching & Learning to incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion goals throughout the program. Establishing a positive, cooperative working relationship with other school administrators. Working with administration and counselors to revise and update the student handbook and code of conduct for grades N-2, including provisions regarding bullying. Working with staff and teachers to create and strengthen systems that simplify and improve experiences for families and students. Collaborating across divisions to ensure consistent implementation of process and policy related to student discipline, instructional support, academic programming, and co-curricular activities. Building deep relationships with students, families, faculty, and staff to foster a culture of community. Emanate optimism, solve problems collaboratively, reflect on how actions impact others, create an engaging and inclusive school culture, and share in the united pursuit of Lab's mission. Performing other duties as needed. Minimum qualifications include a college or university degree in a related field and 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline. Preferred qualifications include a master's degree, advanced degree in counseling, educational psychology, or education, at least three years of leadership experience in education, early childhood - 2nd grade teaching experience, and experience in curriculum development. Technical knowledge or skills include significant experience in creating, implementing, managing, and evaluating educational programs and systems, and the ability to use standard productivity software and student database software. Preferred competencies include agility and flexibility, ability to interact with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and parents, knowledge of ways diversity, equity, and inclusion issues and dynamics affect healthy, supportive relationships in and across classrooms, strong knowledge of child development, early childhood content and pedagogy, knowledge of instructional methodologies and progressive educational principles, ability to develop curricula, lesson plans, and assessment tools, analytical skills, problem-solving skills, decision-making skills, attention to detail, organizational skills, computational skills, creativity, verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, ability to work both independently and as part of a team, ability to manage stressful situations, ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines, ability to think strategically, understanding of adults, team dynamics, and relationships, and passion for lifelong learning, ability to share curiosity with others. Application documents include a cover letter, resume, professional references, and a brief statement of philosophy regarding ways in which your qualifications can help Lab achieve its goals of inclusivity, equity, and diversity, and approach to teaching. Job family: Academic Affairs Role impact: Individual Contributor Scheduled weekly hours: 40 Pay rate type: Salary FLSA status: Exempt Pay range: $93,496.70 - $121,000.00 The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. Benefits eligible: Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook. The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.
The Dean of Students will work as a team with the Principal, Assistant Principal, and Dean of Teaching and Learning to provide for the smooth functioning of all programs in the Early Childhood Division. Helping to assure the academic and social progress of the students, maintaining good community relations, advising the Early Childhood Principal on matters concerning the Early Childhood division and representing the Principal as requested. The Dean will ensure that the school's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is included in all work. The Dean reports directly to the Principal of the Early Childhood division. Academic administrators are expected to build deep relationships with students, families, faculty, and staff to foster a culture of community. We are looking for optimistic, collaborative problem solvers who reflect on how their actions impact others, create an engaging and inclusive school culture, and share in the united pursuit of Lab's mission. Responsibilities include: Supporting children and families in the Early Childhood division by building relationships, being a public face available to answer questions, solve problems, and facilitate connections. Making connections between students, families, grade levels, divisions, and campuses. Co-coordinating all-building assemblies and gatherings and facilitating an all-building gathering at least once a quarter. Partnering closely with the Learning and Counseling Teams to support students' academic growth and social-emotional development; monitor academic and social emotional progress and intervene when needed. Reviewing student attendance for irregular patterns; follow up with families to promote consistent school engagement. Coordinating internal staffing meetings, parent meetings, and classroom team discussions to support individual student needs. Collaborating with teachers and counselors to design and implement behavior support plans with data collection. Serving as a liaison to the Department of Student Services by providing regular student updates and coordinating family communication. Conducting regular classroom observations to understand student experiences, support instructional alignment, and inform intervention planning. Participating in the admissions, enrollment, and placement processes for the Early Childhood division and placement in 3rd grade, including attending playgroups in coordination with the Office of Admissions & Financial Aid. Working across departments to ensure continuity for students with Learning & Counseling, Extended Day, and the Deputy Title IX Coordinator. Participating in faculty and staff hiring. Aiding in the development of an orientation program and continued support for new parents. Reading progress reports. Working with the Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Dean of Teaching & Learning to incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion goals throughout the program. Establishing a positive, cooperative working relationship with other school administrators. Working with administration and counselors to revise and update the student handbook and code of conduct for grades N-2, including provisions regarding bullying. Working with staff and teachers to create and strengthen systems that simplify and improve experiences for families and students. Collaborating across divisions to ensure consistent implementation of process and policy related to student discipline, instructional support, academic programming, and co-curricular activities. Building deep relationships with students, families, faculty, and staff to foster a culture of community. Emanate optimism, solve problems collaboratively, reflect on how actions impact others, create an engaging and inclusive school culture, and share in the united pursuit of Lab's mission. Performing other duties as needed. Minimum qualifications include a college or university degree in a related field and 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline. Preferred qualifications include a master's degree, advanced degree in counseling, educational psychology, or education, at least three years of leadership experience in education, early childhood - 2nd grade teaching experience, and experience in curriculum development. Technical knowledge or skills include significant experience in creating, implementing, managing, and evaluating educational programs and systems, and the ability to use standard productivity software and student database software. Preferred competencies include agility and flexibility, ability to interact with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and parents, knowledge of ways diversity, equity, and inclusion issues and dynamics affect healthy, supportive relationships in and across classrooms, strong knowledge of child development, early childhood content and pedagogy, knowledge of instructional methodologies and progressive educational principles, ability to develop curricula, lesson plans, and assessment tools, analytical skills, problem-solving skills, decision-making skills, attention to detail, organizational skills, computational skills, creativity, verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, ability to work both independently and as part of a team, ability to manage stressful situations, ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines, ability to think strategically, understanding of adults, team dynamics, and relationships, and passion for lifelong learning, ability to share curiosity with others. Application documents include a cover letter, resume, professional references, and a brief statement of philosophy regarding ways in which your qualifications can help Lab achieve its goals of inclusivity, equity, and diversity, and approach to teaching. Job family: Academic Affairs Role impact: Individual Contributor Scheduled weekly hours: 40 Pay rate type: Salary FLSA status: Exempt Pay range: $93,496.70 - $121,000.00 The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. Benefits eligible: Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook. The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.