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About the Role

The Upper School Director is a key member of the School Leadership Team, reporting to the Head of School. This role oversees the Upper School team, including faculty and staff, and collaborates with other school leaders. While French fluency is an advantage, the school's working language is English.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and evaluate upper school faculty and staff, fostering professional growth and ensuring a collaborative, positive environment.
Manage day-to-day operations of the upper school, including schedules, events, and communication with stakeholders.
Oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of the upper school curriculum to ensure it meets the highest academic standards while addressing the needs of diverse learners.
Promote a culture of academic rigor and innovation, ensuring that students are challenged and supported to reach their full potential.
Collaborate with the Dean of Students and faculty to address the academic, social, and emotional needs of students.
Foster a culture of respect, integrity, and responsibility, integrating character education into the daily life of the school.
Design and implement professional development opportunities that align with the school's educational goals and priorities.
Conduct regular observations and evaluations of faculty and staff, providing constructive feedback and support.
Serve as a primary point of contact for upper school parents, addressing concerns, communicating effectively, and fostering strong partnerships.
Collaborate with the admissions team to evaluate prospective students and ensure a smooth transition for new families.
Organize and participate in events, fostering a strong sense of community among students, parents, faculty, and staff.
Develop, enforce, and review policies and procedures to ensure a safe, inclusive, and productive learning environment.
Use data to assess student performance, inform decision-making, and track progress toward goals.
Work closely with the Head of School and other division heads to ensure alignment and coherence across all divisions.
Oversee curriculum developments within the IBDP.
Ensure that all teachers are suitably qualified and trained in accordance with IB requirements.
Organize internal assessment according to the IBDP criteria.
Record all IBDP-related communication, forms, documents, and reports.
Ensure that students are registered for examinations.
Ensure appropriate conduct of examinations (written and oral), including establishing examination schedule, training invigilators, and preparing exam materials.
Lead promotion and development of the IBDP both within and outside the School.
Oversee the five-year program authorization renewal process (when applicable).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum of 5–7 years of successful teaching experience at the upper school level.
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in educational leadership, department leadership, or school administration.
Demonstrated experience with the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, preferably in an authorized IB World School.
Strong understanding of the IB philosophy, curriculum framework, assessment practices, and academic expectations.
Experience in curriculum planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.
Proven ability to supervise, mentor, evaluate, and support faculty in maintaining high academic standards.
Strong knowledge of student development, academic advising, classroom management, and student well-being.
Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, parents, and school leadership.
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, intercultural understanding, and international-mindedness.
Ability to balance strategic educational leadership with daily academic and administrative responsibilities.

Skills

Educational Leadership
Curriculum and Instruction
International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum
IB philosophy
IB framework
IB assessment practices
IB academic expectations
Curriculum planning
Curriculum development
Curriculum implementation
Curriculum evaluation
Faculty supervision
Faculty mentoring
Faculty evaluation
Student development
Academic advising
Classroom management
Student well-being
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Problem-solving skills
Collaboration
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Intercultural understanding
International-mindedness
Strategic leadership
Academic administration
Administrative responsibilities
IBDP Coordinator

Location

New York

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

5-7 years teaching experience
3-5 years leadership experience

Education Level

Master's degree preferred
Bachelor's degree required

Salary/Compensations

$140,000 - $160,000 annually

Benefits

Medical (80% of premium covered by employer)
Dental plans
Vision plans
FSA
Commuter Benefits
401K benefits
50% of tuition remission for dependent children
Vacation time
Sick days
New York State Short Term Disability

About the Company

Kennedy International’s Upper School Division (Grades 6-12) welcomes approximately 75 students, many from a francophone background.
In Grades 6-8, all students are in a bilingual English/French program which is accredited by the French Ministry of Education. 70% of instructional time is in French and 30% in English.
There are two tracks in Grade 9: the French-accredited program that leads to the French Ministry’s Brevet Diploma; and the International pre-IB DP program, taught predominantly in English.
In 10th grade, all students enter the pre-IB DP program, completing courses in English and French, in preparation for the IB Diploma, which also offers courses in English and French.
Educationally, the school offers a genuinely bilingual/multilingual environment.