Assistant Director at Ventura Charter School of Arts & Global Education
About the Employer
Ventura Charter School Description Vision Statement VCS engages every student in meaningful and supportive learning experiences to grow resilient, educated and socially intelligent human beings. Mission Statement All individuals pursue their passions and contribute to a just and hopeful future for themselves and the world. Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education opened in 2006 and is a tuition-free public school serving over 440 students from Kindergarten through Eighth grade. Learn more at venturacharterschool.org. VCS is an EL Education Network school (https://eleducation.org/who-we-are/our-approach) and as such values mastery of knowledge and skills, character education, and high-quality student work. VCS strives to offer an inclusive, diverse, caring, and collaborative learning environment for students and staff. VCS has a strong culture of adult learning and a commitment to being a professional learning community. The EL Education model supports leaders to demonstrate a growth mindset and a commitment to continuous professional learning in themselves and all faculty members with a strong focus on equity and social justice. School leaders build capacity in teachers in order to improve student achievement, and to sustain teacher commitment, motivation, retention, and performance.
Job Summary
Job Summary
At VCS, it is critically important that we provide an excellent and equitable education to all students. We are currently accepting applications for an Assistant Director to drive high achievement and growth in our school. The Assistant Director assists in the leadership of the school with particular attention to curriculum and instruction and professional development. Other job duties include student/parent support, and general administrative support and oversight for the school under the direction of and in the absence of the Executive Director. The Assistant Director reports directly to the Executive Director and works closely with the EL Education School Designer who works on-site with teachers and school leaders to provide professional development within a whole school design and combine focused institutes with teacher and administrative coaching and support. The Assistant Director must possess or commit to actively work towards obtaining an Administrative Service Credential within the first 3 years of accepting the position. Ability to communicate in Spanish is preferred. At VCS, we don’t just accept differences - we celebrate them, we support them, and we learn from them for the benefit of our employees, our students, and our community. VCS seeks to recruit persons of diverse backgrounds and support the retention and advancement of diverse persons within the organization. VCS is inclusive of people regardless of their race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identification, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, marital status, age, physical abilities, political affiliation, religious beliefs, or any other non-merit fact so that all employees feel included, equally valued and supported.
Requirements / Qualifications
VCS is an EL Education Network school (https://eleducation.org/who-we-are/our-approach) and as such values mastery of knowledge and skills, character education, and high-quality student work. VCS strives to offer an inclusive, diverse, caring and collaborative learning environment for students and staff. VCS has a strong culture of adult learning and a commitment to being a professional learning community. The EL Education model supports leaders to demonstrate a growth mindset and a commitment to continuous professional learning in themselves and all faculty members with a strong focus on equity and social justice. School leaders build capacity in teachers in order to improve student achievement, and to sustain teacher commitment, motivation, retention, and performance. Description of Position At VCS, it is critically important that we provide an excellent and equitable education to all students. We are currently accepting applications for an Assistant Director to drive high achievement and growth in our school. The Assistant Director assists in the leadership of the school with particular attention to curriculum and instruction and professional development. Other job duties include student/parent support, and general administrative support and oversight for the school under the direction of and in the absence of the Executive Director. The Assistant Director reports directly to the Executive Director and works closely with the EL Education School Designer who works on-site with teachers and school leaders to provide professional development within a whole school design and combine focused institutes with teacher and administrative coaching and support. The Assistant Director must possess or commit to actively work towards obtaining an Administrative Service Credential within the first 3 years of accepting the position. Ability to communicate in Spanish is preferred.
To Apply The review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume, a reference sheet including three references with at least two references from recent supervisors, an application, and the completed application questions. All materials should be submitted to Lisa Hildebrand, Lisa.H@venturacharterschool.us. Go to www.venturacharterschool.org to apply.
Requirements / Qualifications
VCS is an EL Education Network school (https://eleducation.org/who-we-are/our-approach) and as such values mastery of knowledge and skills, character education, and high-quality student work. VCS strives to offer an inclusive, diverse, caring and collaborative learning environment for students and staff. VCS has a strong culture of adult learning and a commitment to being a professional learning community. The EL Education model supports leaders to demonstrate a growth mindset and a commitment to continuous professional learning in themselves and all faculty members with a strong focus on equity and social justice. School leaders build capacity in teachers in order to improve student achievement, and to sustain teacher commitment, motivation, retention, and performance. Description of Position At VCS, it is critically important that we provide an excellent and equitable education to all students. We are currently accepting applications for an Assistant Director to drive high achievement and growth in our school. The Assistant Director assists in the leadership of the school with particular attention to curriculum and instruction and professional development. Other job duties include student/parent support, and general administrative support and oversight for the school under the direction of and in the absence of the Executive Director. The Assistant Director reports directly to the Executive Director and works closely with the EL Education School Designer who works on-site with teachers and school leaders to provide professional development within a whole school design and combine focused institutes with teacher and administrative coaching and support. The Assistant Director must possess or commit to actively work towards obtaining an Administrative Service Credential within the first 3 years of accepting the position. Ability to communicate in Spanish is preferred.
To Apply The review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume, a reference sheet including three references with at least two references from recent supervisors, an application, and the completed application questions. All materials should be submitted to Lisa Hildebrand, Lisa.H@venturacharterschool.us. Go to www.venturacharterschool.org to apply.
Application Deadline
4/30/2021 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
2/25/2021
Contact
Lisa Hildebrand
805-648-5503 1003
805-648-5503 1003
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
$82,000 - $96,000
Length of Work Year
210
Employment Type
Full Time