K-5 Dean of Students

Head-Royce School seeks a Dean of K-5 Students and Culture for the lower school division reporting to the Lower School Director. The Dean of Students and Culture is a key Leader responsible for fostering a positive, inclusive, and engaging environment where every student feels seen, valued, and supported.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree required; Masters degree preferred (in education, counseling, social work, school leadership, or a related field.)
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience, working with elementary aged children in an educational setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and the ability to translate that commitment into daily practice.
• Culturally responsive educator who honors and affirms the full range of student identities.
• Strong collaborator who builds trusting relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Excellent communicator in both written and verbal forms, especially in difficult conversations.
• Organized, systems-minded, and ability to balance proactive programming with responsive support.
• Experience building or shaping dean of students role.
• Additional Qualifications (preferred, not required): Experience with affinity group facilitation or identity-based programming, Understanding and support of Head-Royce’s core values with strong emphasis on equity and community, Background in socio-emotional learning (SEL) frameworks, Prior experience in an independent school setting.