Full-time

Lake Forest, IL

The Assistant Dean of Students & Global Concentration Teacher position serves an administrative role overseeing student leadership, student life, and school activities. The position also involves teaching a range of academic courses within the Global department in a high school (grades 9-12) setting, as well as evening and weekend residential and athletic coaching duties. A state teaching license is not required.

Key Responsibilities:

Student Leadership and Activities

• Oversee student leadership, student life, and school activities;
• Oversee, create, and implement leadership development programming for students and curriculum;
• Oversee faculty Class Advisors and oversee student club leadership and the other leadership groups on campus, including Student Council and Prefects;
• Partner with members of the Dean of Students to support all major all-school activities and events;
• Manage and organize All-School Meetings and Morning Meetings in partnership with community members and student leaders;
• Partner with the Dean of Students in support of disciplinary matters; and
• Foster and cultivate school spirit and morale amongst students, staff, and faculty.

Teaching/General Faculty Responsibilities

• Teach a range of academic courses within the Global department, including lesson plans and curriculum for each semester
• Lead student international trips within the Global department;
• Assess students' abilities, strengths, and weaknesses, and adjust the classroom instruction to challenge and improve each student's unique abilities;
• Grade student assignments and exams on a timely basis;
• Develop and enforce classroom rules and administrative policies to ensure a classroom atmosphere that inspires learning and fosters respect for all students;
• Write formal comments and progress reports on students eight times per year;
• Schedule parent meetings as needed;
• Maintain a Professional Growth Plan in consultation with the department chair and Dean of Faculty;
• Serve as an academic advisor to a small group of students;
• Fulfill co-curricular duties through a points system; and
• Serve on committees and task forces.

Residential Program/Extracurricular Responsibilities

• Supervise students within an assigned dorm once a week and seven (7) weekends per school year, including one holiday weekend;
• Supervise individual weekend activities for students, both on and off campus;
• Transport students to activities off campus;
• Participate in athletic activities on campus, including travel as needed to away games/tournaments; and
• Talk to prospective students and parents about the program.

Requirements:

Position requires a Bachelor's degree in History, International Relations or a closely related field (or foreign equivalent); and 3 years of relevant experience. Position requires at least three (3) years of experience with each of the following:

• Working with students in a boarding school environment;
• Serving students with diverse backgrounds, interests, goals, and abilities;
• Working with student leadership groups and advising student clubs;
• Organizing student events;
• Teaching in a Global Educational Program;
• Leading international student trips; and
• Coaching high school level athletics.

Position also requires experience living and studying abroad in order to provide real world insight into Global curriculum; and playing sports at the collegiate level.

Position requires on-campus residence in Lake Forest, Illinois during the 10-month academic calendar year, this includes weeknight and weekend residential duties. Residential duties include coverage one evening per week until midnight and seven assigned weekends per school year, including at least one major holiday. Weekly evening duties include supervising boarding students within the assigned dormitory and checking them in at the end of the evening. Weekend duties include sponsoring activities for students, both on and off campus, and evening check-ins.

Domestic travel required up to 10% of time to attend conferences/workshops and transport students for school-related activities; and one potential international trip per school year to accompany students in the global program.

Must have a valid U.S. driver's license to transport students locally in the school's 14-seater buses and minivans as part of athletic activities, residential duties and field trips.

Compensation/Benefits:

Lake Forest Academy offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes full medical and dental coverage, 403(b) retirement benefit, and 35 days of PTO per year. Salary: $104,760.

Limitations and Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Employment at Lake Forest Academy is "at-will," which means either you or Lake Forest Academy may terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason without prior notice.

In accordance with Lake Forest Academy's policies and state and federal law, receipt of this position is contingent upon the individual's successful completion of all requirements to establish the legal right to work in the United States, as well as a background check. In the event Lake Forest Academy has not received a complete background check prior to the first day of employment, employment will be on a temporary basis until such results are successfully completed.