2026-2027 | Director of Student Life

Boston Prep•Hyde Park, MA

1d•$110,722 - $128,260•Onsite

About The Position

As the Director of Student Life… You will bear responsibility for developing a strong, positive, achievement-focused school culture that invests all students in their academic and personal achievement. This Director will be responsible for community identity formation and celebration through community meeting and for all non-academic programming, including clubs, sports, arts enrichments, and community service.

Requirements

Education: A bachelor’s degree in education or a related field is required.
Hours for this position are 7:15 am- 4:15 pm, Monday-Friday (in-person).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Previous teaching experience is preferred, in a charter school setting is a plus.
Experience with diverse student populations and inclusive education practices is a plus.
Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Proficiency in using technology for instructional purposes.
Commitment to continuous professional growth and student success

Responsibilities

Develop and sustain a strong, positive, achievement-focused, celebratory school culture.
Prepare for weekly middle school and high school community meetings in collaboration with Assistant Principals and Grade Level Leads, ensuring that each meeting is robust, meaningful, and well-planned.
Align community meetings to advisory content and school calendar.
Plan community events and cultural celebrations in collaboration with school based leadership teams
Ad-hoc projects that support the building of a positive school culture.
Set vision for advisory and ensure all advisories are aligned to it.
Develop all advisors and provide adequate support such that all advisories are aligned in reaching the school’s advisory vision. This includes professional development for all advisors and individual coaching of advisors.
Provide instructional materials for advisory lessons and exercises.
Support school-based teams in conducting Circle and advisory walkthroughs to ensure fidelity to model
Arrange house retreats and support planning for other advisory activities (i.e.-house time).
Work in collaboration with school-based leadership teams to create an annual calendar of events that focus on joy and affirms our community's diverse identities while supporting a culture centered around academic excellence
Support the coordination of and attend major school events
Coordinate field trips and experiential learning opportunities for students (includes foreign and domestic student travel)
Plan and execute career trips for students across the high school
Plan and execute college trips for students in grades 6-11
Manage the Athletic Director
Coordinate all club offerings
Track all club, sports, and summer enrichment participation and consistently communicate to students their status regarding these requirements
Research and develop partnerships with outside organizations for after-school activities and summer enrichment opportunities for students
Identifying competitive summer enrichment opportunities for students
Meet with high school students regarding their summer enrichment completion status and support them in reaching these requirements.
Communicate with parents about their students’ progress towards meeting these requirements.