Lower School Dean of Students

About the position

St. Anne’s-Belfield School seeks a joyful, experienced educator to serve as Lower School Dean of Students. A member of the divisional administrative team, the Lower School Dean of Students is responsible for supporting student behavior and works in full partnership with the Head of the Lower School and the Dean of Academics to create and sustain robust co-curricular programming during and beyond the school day to ensure a well-rounded student and family experience in the Lower School. The ideal candidate will have experience developing programs that support students’ developing interests and learning habits and build strong partnerships with families. This is a 12-month position beginning July 2025. 

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates visible, active engagement in the daily life of the School, including during the daily routines of arrival, dismissal, lunch, and recess times, as well as at major divisional and school functions and events, including those that occur beyond the school day.
• Works collaboratively with teachers, the division head, and the divisional student support team to address student behavior concerns. Coordinates implementation of behavior plans and communication with families.  
• Designs, leads and oversees proactive co-curricular programming in the Lower School in partnership with the administrative team and faculty, including divisional events (Chapel, Community Time, Assemblies, Clubs, after-school Classes, and Family Events).
• In partnership with the Head of the Lower School, develops and leads family programming, including new student/family orientations, retention efforts, and parent educational gatherings.
• Provides proactive and responsive one-on-one and group-based student support; Coordinates with the student support team to address student needs and offers leadership when considering the intersection of academic, behavioral, social, and emotional supports.
• Maintains an ongoing teaching assignment and supports classrooms in the absence of teachers.
• In partnership with the Dean of Academics, leads the Lower School in the absence of the Head of the Lower School.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of seven years of teaching and/or leadership experience at the lower school level
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university required; Master’s degree preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and experience with public speaking
• Proven success working collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, parents, and community leaders
• Commitment to student-centered learning 
• Effective facilitator in large groups, small groups, and in one-on-one situations

Desired qualities:

• Empathetic, compassionate, and joyful with lower school students, families, and colleagues
• Maintains high professional standards for integrity, tactfulness, discretion, fairness, and confidentiality 
• Culturally responsive and relational
• Growth-minded and committed to professional development
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, and collaborative

Application:
Submit a resume, cover letter, and an educational philosophy statement. Priority will be given to applications received by March 17th.  

What we offer

Competitive annual salary
Paid time off
Shared cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employer paid Short and Long-term Disability and Life Insurance
Retirement plan with match
Supplemental insurance policies
Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account
Discounted Gym Membership
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition remission and program discounts for children enrolled at the school
Free lunch when school is in session
Free after-care for children enrolled at the school
Free admission to the Virginia Discovery Museum
20% discount at St. Anne's-Belfield School store