Head-Royce School, a vibrant and diverse K–12 community of approximately 900 students in Oakland, CA, seeks a courageous and innovative administrator to join its K–8 leadership team as the inaugural K–8 Director of Equity and Community. Reporting directly to the K–12 Dean of Equity and Community, this role works closely with the Lower and Middle School Directors, and the K–8 Director of Teaching and Learning to advance HRS's equity and inclusion goals across K–8. This newly established role will focus on sustaining a culture of belonging for all students in the Lower and Middle Schools, which serve nearly 500 students and over 70 faculty and staff. The K–8 Director of Equity and Community (The K–8 Director) will be a proactive and engaging leader dedicated to fostering equity, inclusion, and community within the school. The K–8 Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the student experience by working closely with faculty and leadership to drive measurable changes in school culture, curriculum, pedagogy, policies, and daily practices to ensure a diverse and inclusive community where every student feels seen and valued.
View Position description and apply online at: https://www.strategenius.org/opportunity-head-royce-k-8-director-equity-community
Salary Range: $120,000–140,000
Application Materials:
Interested candidates should submit via https://bit.ly/HRS_K8DirEC_AppForm the following materials confidentially in one, single PDF file:
• A cover letter indicating the candidate's particular interest in and qualifications for the position
• A current resume
• A statement of educational philosophy
• The names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of five references, including at least two recent supervisors. References should speak to the applicant's ability to be an effective educator and administrator, to work successfully with children, and to work collaboratively and collegially with adults (references will be contacted only with the candidate's permission). Please indicate your relationship with each reference (i.e. supervisor, colleague, or direct report).
Contact Information:
Julie Brown
StratéGenius
julie@strategenius.org or by phone at 415-881-7105.
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