Assistant Dean of Students and Global Concentration Teacher

Lake Forest Academy•Lake Forest, IL

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Dean of Students & Global Concentration Teacher position serves an administrative role overseeing student leadership, student life, and school activities. The position also involves teaching a range of academic courses within the Global department in a high school (grades 9-12) setting, as well as evening and weekend residential and athletic coaching duties. A state teaching license is not required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in History, International Relations or a closely related field (or foreign equivalent)
3 years of relevant experience
At least three (3) years of experience with each of the following: Working with students in a boarding school environment; Serving students with diverse backgrounds, interests, goals, and abilities; Working with student leadership groups and advising student clubs; Organizing student events; Teaching in a Global Educational Program; Leading international student trips; and Coaching high school level athletics
Experience living and studying abroad in order to provide real world insight into Global curriculum
Playing sports at the collegiate level
On-campus residence in Lake Forest, Illinois during the 10-month academic calendar year, this includes weeknight and weekend residential duties
Residential duties include coverage one evening per week until midnight and seven assigned weekends per school year, including at least one major holiday
Weekly evening duties include supervising boarding students within the assigned dormitory and checking them in at the end of the evening
Weekend duties include sponsoring activities for students, both on and off campus, and evening check-ins
Domestic travel required up to 10% of time to attend conferences/workshops and transport students for school-related activities
One potential international trip per school year to accompany students in the global program
Valid U.S. driver's license to transport students locally in the school's 14-seater buses and minivans as part of athletic activities, residential duties and field trips
Successful completion of all requirements to establish the legal right to work in the United States
Successful completion of a background check

Responsibilities

Oversee student leadership, student life, and school activities
Oversee, create, and implement leadership development programming for students and curriculum
Oversee faculty Class Advisors and oversee student club leadership and the other leadership groups on campus, including Student Council and Prefects
Partner with members of the Dean of Students to support all major all-school activities and events
Manage and organize All-School Meetings and Morning Meetings in partnership with community members and student leaders
Partner with the Dean of Students in support of disciplinary matters
Foster and cultivate school spirit and morale amongst students, staff, and faculty
Teach a range of academic courses within the Global department, including lesson plans and curriculum for each semester
Lead student international trips within the Global department
Assess students’ abilities, strengths, and weaknesses, and adjust the classroom instruction to challenge and improve each student’s unique abilities
Grade student assignments and exams on a timely basis
Develop and enforce classroom rules and administrative policies to ensure a classroom atmosphere that inspires learning and fosters respect for all students
Write formal comments and progress reports on students eight times per year
Schedule parent meetings as needed
Maintain a Professional Growth Plan in consultation with the department chair and Dean of Faculty
Serve as an academic advisor to a small group of students
Fulfill co-curricular duties through a points system
Serve on committees and task forces
Supervise students within an assigned dorm once a week and seven (7) weekends per school year, including one holiday weekend
Supervise individual weekend activities for students, both on and off campus
Transport students to activities off campus
Participate in athletic activities on campus, including travel as needed to away games/tournaments
Talk to prospective students and parents about the program