RHCD students build competencies in thinking critically, navigating the world ethically, and communicating intentionally to discover their full selves and use their wisdom for good.  We focus on an interactive, inquiry-based educational experience, mindfulness, and meaningful relationships with adults on campus.  Our multifaceted student body comprises domestic and international students, and our intentionally small school community allows for personalized instruction and creates a familial setting throughout campus.  Rocky Hill students and faculty wrestle with necessary, candid conversations in equity and belonging, to build the school community we strive to have and to prepare students for the world they will shape.  Overlooking acres of saltwater marsh on the magnificent coast of Narragansett Bay, Rocky Hill Country Day School's stunning campus fosters exploration and discovery for students in all divisions, nursery through grade 12.  RHCD graduates are bold learners, prepared to navigate a complex and changing world.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Administration

• Oversee the educational and administrative operations of the Middle and Upper Schools (grades 6-12), including budgeting, student records, event coordination and professional development aligned with the school's mission and vision.
• Ensure a cohesive and aligned academic program, coordinating curriculum development, instructional practices, and student competencies.
• Manage faculty hiring, retention, supervision, evaluation, and professional growth in collaboration with the school leadership team.
• Foster a positive school culture that emphasizes student engagement, communication, and community-building.
• Develop and implement academic policies, ensuring high standards for teaching, learning, and student development.

Faculty & Student Support

• Observe, evaluate, and mentor faculty, balancing pedagogy, curriculum, and school culture initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Director of Counseling and Wellness to address students’ social-emotional needs.
• Lead the Student Support Team in monitoring student progress and developing support plans.
• Manage a fair and transparent student discipline program.

Curriculum & Instruction

• Oversee curriculum alignment, innovation, and evaluation in partnership with Lower Division Head and Department Chairs.
• Guide the exploration and implementation of instructional and assessment methodologies (e.g., project-based learning, differentiation, competency based assessment, etc.).
• Regularly assess curriculum, ensuring incorporation of diverse perspectives and implementation of inclusive practices.
• Work with the Registrar to update the Course of Study for grades 6-12, coordinate course selection, and create the master schedule.

Community Engagement & Communication

• Maintain open and consistent communication with faculty, students and families.
• Actively participate in school events, including concerts, games, and plays, to foster a strong school community.
• Collaborate with the Mariner Community Association to plan culture-building events for grades 6-12.

Admissions, Accreditation and External Relations

• Partner with the Admissions Office to support student recruitment and represent the school externally.
• Lead relevant components of accreditation reviews and network with other schools to stay current on best practices.
• Serves as the site director for Global Online Academy, overseeing student enrollment, progress, and faculty professional development.

Strategic Initiations & Oversight

• Lead programmatic vision and execution for grades 6-12 class trips.
• Work with the Director of College Counseling to align programs with college preparation goals.
• Chair the Department Chairs group and facilitate school-wide meetings to enhance teaching and learning.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head of School

Founded in 1934, Rocky Hill Country Day School is an independent, coeducational college preparatory day school in East Greenwich, RI made up of 300 students in nursery through grade 12.  To learn more about our community, please visit www.rockyhill.org.  Our waterfront campus is on the Potowomut peninsula and offers a unique setting, where students and faculty demonstrate a sense of energy, imagination, and entrepreneurial spirit.  Rocky Hill Country Day School stands firmly behind the principle that the admission of students, the employment of faculty and staff, the operation of programs, and the governance of the School be open to all who are qualified regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ethnic origin, gender identity, or caste.  We seek individuals committed to the equity and belonging work we engage in as we continually strive to improve.

If interested, please send a cover letter and resume BY EMAIL ONLY to employment@rockyhill.org.

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