Middle School Dean of Students

St. Anne's-Belfield School•Charlottesville, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Anne’s-Belfield School seeks a passionate, experienced middle school educator to serve as Middle School Dean of Students. The Middle School Dean of Students is the primary advocate for students in the division and is responsible for all non-academic, student-related matters. This position will work collaboratively and in full partnership with the Head of the Middle School and the Dean of Academics to design, refine, and nurture a student experience that meets the unique needs and opportunities of the middle school years. The ideal candidate will be passionate about middle school development, aligned with the School’s core purpose, values, and strategic priorities, and will have experience developing, nurturing, and sustaining programs that support students’ developing identities, build their resilience, and instill confidence.

Requirements

A minimum of five years of teaching and/or leadership experience at the middle school level
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university required
Excellent oral and written communication skills and experience with public speaking
Proven success working collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, parents, and community leaders
Commitment to student-centered learning and student-centered leadership
Effective facilitator in large groups, small groups, and in one-on-one situations

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Empathetic, compassionate, and joyful with middle school students, families, and colleagues
Maintains high professional standards for integrity, tactfulness, discretion, fairness, and confidentiality
Culturally responsive and relational
Growth-minded and committed to professional development
Resilient - offers confidence in and comfort with leading through change
Makes sound decisions and tends to problems promptly
Detail-oriented, resourceful, and collaborative
All in for all kids

Responsibilities

Demonstrates visible, active leadership in the daily life of the School, including during the daily routines of arrival, dismissal, lunch, and break times as well as at major divisional and school functions and events such as those that occur beyond the school day
Initiates and leads proactive student life programming in the Middle School in partnership with the administrative team and faculty, including divisional community events (Community Meetings, Assemblies, Outside Speakers/Performers), advisory programming, and clubs/extracurriculars.
Nurtures and coaches student leaders; coordinates the selection/election of student leaders; leads the Student Council.
In partnership with the Head of the Middle School, develops and leads family programming, including new student/family orientations and retention/admission events
Mediates and resolves discipline and honor issues; consults with the Head of the Middle School on repeat and/or significant discipline and honor issues; coordinates discipline/honor meetings and process with students and families involved
Provides proactive and responsive one-on-one and group-based student support; coordinates with the student support team to address student needs and offers leadership when considering the intersection of academic, behavioral, social, and emotional supports.
Teaches one course—either a full-year class or an elective offering
Addresses and resolves parents' concerns about the student life experience
Leads the Middle School in the absence of the Head of the Middle School

Benefits

Competitive annual salary, based on experience
Generous paid time off (PTO) — up to 6 weeks vacation + 3 personal days annually
Shared cost high-quality medical, dental, and vision insurance
School paid short-term and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
Retirement plan with match
Supplemental insurance policies
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)
Discounted gym membership
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition remission and program discounts for children enrolled at the school
Free, after-school care for children enrolled at the school
Free lunch when school is in session
20% discount to the St. Anne’s-Befield School store