Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Company: The Park School
Location: Brookline
Posted on: March 16, 2023
Job Description:
Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - -
-About the Park SchoolThe Park School is a Pre-K to Grade 8
independent school in Brookline, MA dedicated to excellence in
education. The cornerstone of Park's program is academic
excellence, combining both high standards of scholarship and the
encouragement of each child to develop their greatest potential.
Our school community fosters a nurturing environment in which
children develop curiosity, express creativity, appreciate the
value of hard work and discipline, and experience the joy of
learning. Park's faculty encourages each student to strive for
intellectual, physical, and moral growth and to become contributing
members of the community.The Park School seeks a dynamic Assistant
Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). This exciting
new role reports to the Director of Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion and involves strategic and programmatic support of the
functions of the DEI office, working across the school community.
The role is expected to evolve as the school, and the office
continue to evolve. This is a 10-month faculty position and will
require fifteen (15) days of work in the summer months when school
is not in session. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of
experiences as a DEI practitioner.Roles & ResponsibilitiesThe
Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion should be
prepared to work in partnership with the Director of DEI,
administrators, faculty and staff, students, - families, alumni,
and PA leadership. They will:
Support the Director of DEI on key
initiatives of - Park's DEI Implementation Plan.Collaborate with
the departmental team to design and deliver a wide range of DEI
programming.Review and co-create policies and practices that
deliver equity and foster inclusivity for all members of the
community.Oversee student affinity group program - serve as liaison
to affinity group facilitators and/or DEI-focused clubs as
interests and needs require.Support community engagement - with a
special focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and
belonging.Participate in and contribute to an adult learning
community by engaging in meetings, discussions, committees, task
forces, and professional development.Ensure that respect for
diversity, equity, and inclusion, social emotional learning &
wellness, and academic excellence are emphasized as core values of
the School.Attend and chaperone student registrants for diversity
conferences and workshops.Work with the Director of DEI to identify
prospective DEI speakers, presenters, and performers.Complete
administrative tasks and coverage duties as assigned.
-Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required. -A
minimum of three (3) years working with students in areas of
diversity, equity, - inclusion, and belonging. -Demonstrated skills
in cultural humility, and diversity, equity, and inclusion
practices.Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, particularly
with students, families, and colleagues.Demonstrated excellent
verbal and written communication skills.Proactive, detail-oriented,
and proven organizational/time management skills to manage multiple
priorities.Demonstrated experience working in a culturally diverse
community.Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and
inclusion in teaching and learning.Demonstrated experience with
designing and facilitating learning opportunities for students and
adults. -Experience planning and implementing workshops and
presentations.Experience supporting DEI-related programs,
committees, clubs, and events preferred. -Ability to work on
occasional evenings or weekends to support programming.Application
Information
To apply, visit the posting on our
and click apply. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and
educational philosophy with your application.The Park School offers
competitive salaries and benefits, including a strong professional
development program.We welcome candidates who will add to the
diversity of our community and who have demonstrated commitment to
diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and learning.The
Park School is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or
ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation,
gender identity and expression or family composition, or any other
status protected by applicable law in the administration of its
employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies
and programs.Powered by JazzHR
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