Director of Academics Innovative Programming
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Director of Academics & Innovative Programming
Are you interested in joining a great school community and working with a team of awesome people who are passionate about the exciting world of education
Who are we
Over the past 20 years Aberdeen Hall has become a toplevel independent school that provides excellent academics and a strong character education to our diverse student population of 700 preschool to grade 12 children.
We have an opportunity for a Director of Academics & Innovative Programming starting September 2025 in our Senior and Junior School from Kindergarten to grade 12. (position profile can be found here).
We welcome applicants who like us embrace the core values of resilience responsibility integrity optimism curiosity and kindness. You are also known to be innovative progressive adaptable and passionate about raising the next generation to lead meaningful lives as contributing citizens to their communities.
What makes us different
Working at Aberdeen Hall is far from the status quo. We are a forwardthinking school that believes in rewarding our employees and putting our people first. We are grateful for our community spirited culture and we continuously nurture it to ensure our team feels valued every single day. Additionally working and living in the beautiful Okanagan offers an exceptional opportunity for worklife balance a comfortable pace of life and a wide range of afterwork activities.
Aberdeen Hall provides
Competitive Compensation for permanent Faculty at an annual l salary of $90000 to $140000 inclusive of vacation pay and commensurate with years of teaching experience
Open and collaborative culture
Comprehensive enhanced benefits package
RRSP contribution of 8 for employees that invest 4 of their salary
Financial Guidance from an Industry Professional
Personalized professional development plans
Newly built inspiring campus setting
Well established mentorship program
Innovative and progressive approach to teaching
Low student/teacher ratios
The Director of Academics provides leadership and oversight to maintain appropriate academic rigor and integrity throughout the school while mentoring teachers supporting students scholastic progress and success and serving as a resource to all stakeholders. The Director of Academics will support all aspects of academic programming assuring vertical horizontal and crossdiscipline alignment and will work with Teachers Learning Strategists and Divisional Leaders to develop exceptional student experiences through the application of current best practices in teaching and learning.
Success Factors
Bachelor of Education and a BC Teachers Certification (or equivalent).
Masters Degree in Education (Curriculum Development or Inclusive Education preferred).
10 years of teaching experience in a K12 classroom including 5 years in schoolbased leadership and experience supporting diverse learners.
Expertise in curriculum design student assessment and instructional best practices.
Strong leadership and faculty mentorship skills fostering a culture of collaboration innovation and continuous growth.
Excellent administrative skills including scheduling timetabling and event coordination.
Exceptional communication interpersonal and problemsolving skills to engage effectively with students faculty and parents.
Experience in an Independent School (preferred).
Passion for student wellbeing socialemotional learning and academic success.
Proactive innovative and solutionsoriented approach to problemsolving.
Ability to understand the importance of emotional intelligence and empathy in building trust and contribute to a positive working atmosphere across the School community
As part of our active commitment to diversity equity and inclusion we strive to welcome students families and employees with a diverse range of identities and backgrounds to enrich the Aberdeen Hall family with varied perspectives.
The successful applicant to our role will be a team player and participate in extracurricular activities. Aberdeen Hall offers competitive compensation and excellent longterm potential. We thank all candidates for their time and interest; however only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
Please forward your resume and cover letter that includes first and last name and number that your BC teaching certificate is listed under to: Lisa White Director of Finance & Human Resources at
To learn more about us visit www.aberdeenhall
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
