Assistant Director, EDSL (Academic) Program

At The Children’s School (TCS), our community and curriculum intentionally reflect the world in which we live. In fact, our community is one of the most diverse among all of Atlanta’s and the nation’s independent schools. Our commitment to inclusion creates an environment where children and adults are free to be their authentic selves.

Our age 3 – grade 8 students experience challenging academics embedded in a nurturing environment. Our innovative curriculum uses immersive play- and project-based learning to engage students, connect them to the community around them, and encourage them to make a positive impact on our ever-changing world.

The Children’s School seeks an experienced full-time Assistant Director, EDSL Program  to start immediately.

The Assistant Director Extended Day and Summer Learning (EDSL) Program at The Children’s School (TCS) is responsible for leading a large team of faculty and vendors  in creating immersive, fun, hands-on inquiry-based learning experiences, supporting innovative and strategic pedagogical approaches to implement the curriculum. The Children’s School views curriculum as constantly evolving in response to new learning, and this position is responsible for initiating, motivating, and mobilizing that curriculum evolution within our auxiliary programs. 

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in education or a related field, and a minimum of 3-5 years of teaching experience at the elementary/middle school level. Supervisory experience preferred.

The ideal candidate should also possess:

• an understanding of adult learning, child development, progressive philosophy, and creative pedagogy 
• demonstrated experience in, and enthusiasm for, 21st century education, and hands-on inquiry-based learning
• a process-driven and detailed thinker with the ability to work flexibly, independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• demonstrated leadership in leading change initiatives and developing and implementing programs
• strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, relating quickly to others
• demonstrated flexibility and a preference for working within a highly collaborative team structure
• skilled in facilitating and documenting group processes
• strong communication skills in speaking and writing
• excellent organizational skills in developing and ability to manage and follow through with long-term projects, with a visionary and strategic outlook
• child-centered outlook with a passion for the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Possess the following characteristics/Cultural Competencies

• Authenticity
• Contagious optimism and enthusiasm
• Honesty and Integrity
• Collaboration-mindedness, empathy, self-awareness and reflection
• Intrinsic motivation, initiative and high standards
• Adaptation, resilience, iterative mindset and willingness to take risks, fail and recover
• Critical thinking, inquisitiveness, boundless curiosity and enthusiasm 

The Children's School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 

We believe that in order for children to fully, sensitively and effectively engage in their communities, they must possess strong local, cultural and global competence. To that end, we learn from and enrich ourselves with multiple perspectives and welcome people of any country of origin, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender expression, gender identity, physical appearance, race, religious choice, family structure, sex, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.

Compensation commensurate with experience. We welcome all persons to apply through our Careers website.