Chief Learning Officer

Milton Academy•Milton, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Milton Academy seeks its first K–12 Chief Learning Officer (CLO), a key academic leader and thought partner who reports to the Head of School. The CLO will oversee the ongoing excellence of the K–12 academic program and inspire and lead faculty, staff, students, and families. The position will bridge education research and practice, build programmatic coherence across the Lower, Middle, and Upper School divisions, and support educators’ growth and creativity. The CLO will lead the school’s approach to artificial intelligence, ensuring students learn to use, develop, and critically assess technology in age- and discipline-appropriate ways. As a strategic partner to the Head of School, Leadership Team, and Board of Trustees, the CLO will help advance Milton’s strategic vision, Still Daring. The role will lead the development of interdisciplinary academic centers focused on humans and technology, environment and economy, and democracy and civic engagement; explore an in-house teacher education program; and develop a summer program for Milton and non-Milton students and educators. These initiatives are to support the school’s commitments to academic excellence, inclusion, and creativity. The CLO will serve on the K–12 Leadership Team, supervise directors responsible for strategic initiatives, support faculty and staff professional development, coordinate instructional programs, and collaborate with the Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer on curriculum, access, equity, and belonging. The role also supports the Upper School’s boarding program as a member of the residential life community. The position is based at Milton Academy’s campus in Milton, Massachusetts, and is full-time, with flexibility to work nights and weekends. Salary is $180,000–$210,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 10 years of progressive academic leadership experience.
Deep classroom expertise and an understanding of the developmental needs of K–12 students.
Demonstrated effectiveness in inspiring faculty and students.
Deep experience leading faculty professional development.
Exceptional understanding of artificial intelligence and its applications in schools.
Successful track record of change management, including considering differing perspectives, making decisions, and navigating implementation.
Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and projects.
Ability to lead, manage, motivate, and inspire individuals and groups across an organization.
Proven consensus-building skills.
Ability to communicate difficult concepts and nuanced issues verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated technological expertise.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external constituencies.
Understanding of confidentiality and related issues.
Receptiveness to feedback, supervision, and professional development.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to work at a computer for up to eight hours each day in conjunction with OSHA requirements.
Ability to move around the Milton Academy campus without restriction.
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or doctoral degree in education or a related field.

Responsibilities

Inspire and lead curricular and pedagogical renewal within and across all three school divisions.
Serve on the K–12 Leadership Team and collaborate with senior leaders to lead and manage the school.
Oversee the design, development, and implementation of interdisciplinary academic centers across all three divisions, and supervise the centers’ directors.
Oversee the design, development, and implementation of a teacher development program supporting beginning, mid-career, and veteran K–12 teachers, and supervise its director.
Oversee development of a mission-driven summer program offering learning and academic opportunities for Milton and non-Milton students aligned with the centers.
Lead the school’s efforts around artificial intelligence, including related policies and practices and student programming that develops students as users, developers, and critics.
Assist the Head of School and Development Office with fundraising related to the strategic plan.
Support K–12 and divisional leadership in faculty and staff professional development throughout employees’ careers.
Facilitate collaboration among leaders of instructional programs, including athletics, academic support, clubs, community engagement, and the outdoor program.
Collaborate with the Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer to ensure the curriculum reflects the diverse identities and experiences of the community.
Collect and coordinate multiple forms of student achievement data.
Communicate thoughtfully, inspiringly, and authentically with students, faculty, families, staff, and administrators through writing, conversation, public speaking, and digital channels.
Speak regularly to large audiences, manage dynamic conversations, and respond to questions in real time.
Work with the Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer and other senior leaders to make measurable progress on access, equity, and belonging.
Support the Upper School in overseeing the boarding program as a member of the residential life community.
Perform other duties as assigned.