Downey, California
Posted: 06-Jan-23
Location: Sammamish, Washington
Type: Full Time
Salary: $60,000-$95,000 range
Salary Details:
Preferred Education:
Eastside Catholic School seeks a talented, engaging, compassionate Director of Equity and Social Action. The successful candidate will be an independent worker and self-starter with strong collaboration skills to lead and implement best practices in diversity, equity and inclusion at EC. Candidates must share our belief that a culturally rich and inclusive school community provides students with the best possible environment for a quality educational experience. This role provides support and resources for faculty, staff, students and families to support the mission and Touchstones of Eastside Catholic.
The Director of Equity and Social Action reports to the middle school and high school principals and acts as a resource, guide and strategic planner. This is an exempt, full-time, year-round, on-campus position. The director will oversee programming to help the school continue to grow as an inclusive community that values a diversity of perspectives, traditions, ideas and contributions. The director will collaborate with school administrators, faculty and student leaders to ensure the philosophies of diversity, equity, social justice and inclusion are integrated throughout the curriculum. This role is open in preparation for the 2023-24 school year.
The successful candidate will be a life-long learner who actively participates in professional development to enhance their skills and uses state-of-the-art technologies to maintain high-performance standards to produce work products efficiently and effectively. Salary is competitive with public and independent schools.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide strategic leadership in diversity at EC, utilizing best practices
- Acts as a resource for faculty and staff to provide academic, emotional and social support for students and families of diverse backgrounds
- Serves as a resource for faculty regarding inclusivity and equity issues through professional development, collaboration and support
- Collaborates with principals, director of curriculum and instruction and instruction coach on a culturally appropriate curriculum for students in grades 6-12
- Coordinates programs for educating the EC community (faculty, staff, students and parents) about issues related to inclusivity
- Partners with EC parent organizations to ensure diversity and inclusivity in parent programming
- Serves as a resource for students and student leaders of diversity initiatives; works to be a visible presence in the different divisions of the school
- Supports the hiring of candidates of color at EC through outreach and travel to conferences and hiring fairs
- Supports the Admissions Team’s work with prospective parents and guardians in learning more about the EC community and a potential fit for their student
- Works with the marketing and communications team to publicize diversity-related events, educational opportunities and workshops for students, faculty, staff and families
- Establishes and cultivates community relations by maintaining an open dialogue with the school’s constituents
- Actively participates in the life of the school, including admissions, advancement and community events
- Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the school’s employee and student and family handbooks and governing documents
- With safety and security every employee’s responsibility, this individual will take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, faculty, staff, equipment, materials and facilities
- Teach adult and student courses as needed and as are developed and oversees school affinity groups
- Performs other duties as assigned
If you are interested in this position, please send resume and cover letter to Teri Anderson, tanderson@eastsidecatholic.org.
- Position is open until filled
- Must be up to date with vaccinations per Washington State policies
A competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and effectiveness will be provided.
The statements herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.
While we are a Catholic school, Eastside Catholic welcomes people of all faiths and creeds. We are always looking for faculty and staff with experience facilitating extracurricular activities and coaching sports.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university required
- Master’s degree preferred
- 5+ years of experience directing diversity or related programs preferred
- Experience working in an educational setting is preferred
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills
- Ability to inspire and work as part of a team of professionals
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with all school constituencies
- Flexibility, maturity and a sense of humor
- Ability to keep information in strict confidence
- Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusivity
- Microsoft Office environment proficiency, ability to master standard automated systems for record keeping and learn recent technology
- Ability to sit and use a keyboard up to 8 hours per day and interact with students
- Ability to travel locally and nationally
