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Chestnut Hill Academy Director of Teaching and Learning

Join Chestnut Hill Academy as our next Director of Teaching and Learning - where your leadership will ignite excellence, elevate instruction, and shape the future of our vibrant elementary community.

At Chestnut Hill Academy, we believe that exceptional learning begins with inspired leadership. As Director of Teaching and Learning, you'll be at the heart of our mission championing academic excellence, nurturing inclusive practices, and building strong, lasting partnerships with families and staff.

In this dynamic role, you will mentor and empower educators, guiding them to deliver engaging, high-quality instruction that meets the diverse needs of every learner. You will lead professional development that sparks innovation, deepens instructional practice, and fosters a culture of continuous growth. You'll also play a key role in welcoming and supporting new families, ensuring a warm, connected, and inclusive school experience from day one. Working closely with school leaders, you will align curriculum, instruction, and assessment with our shared vision for student success.

Throughout your leadership, you will explore and model essential components of educational leadership, including instructional coaching and feedback, data-informed decision-making, equity-centered teaching practices, collaborative team-building, and visionary curriculum planning.

Your work will not only shape the educational journey of our students; it will inspire a community of educators to grow, lead, and thrive. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and leading with heart, we invite you to bring your vision and voice to Chestnut Hill Academy.

Apply today to join our leadership team at Chestnut Hill Academy schools division at Bright Horizons.

Responsibilities: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

Provides general administrative assistance to the Head of School and Assistant Principal in the execution of school operations related to the academic programs and services overseen by this position.

Works with students, parents, staff, and leadership team members to discuss program recommendations and improvements.

Engages students, parents, staff, and community as required for the duties of the position.

Identifies and provides for the professional development of certificated staff.

Assists in the development and prioritization of program planning required to support the Strategic Plan and other identified initiatives.

Influences a culture conducive to continuous improvement for students and staff.

Addresses implementing strategies to foster a sense of belonging and inclusion among students in line with the school's leadership program.

May draft administrative procedures, practice or regulations to implement requirements of adopted policies.

Assists in the interpretation and execution of the policies, administrative procedures, and regulations pertaining to the scope of the position.

Collaborates with school personnel, state agency personnel and peers in other districts for the purpose of identifying effective services and/or programs.

Coordinates program components for the purpose of delivering services.

Designs program reviews and student assessments for the purpose of evaluating educational processes and providing feedback to administration for appropriate follow-up actions.

Monitors assigned activities and/or program compliance including financial, legal, and administrative requirements for each of the assigned academic programs or services.

Prepares and presents reports and presentations regarding academic programs, services and responsibilities to Administration, staff, parents, and others, including providing reports for OSPI and other agencies as required.

Collaborates with school administrators for the purpose of supporting the learning needs of students within the context of the program responsibilities of the position.

Collaborates with curricula departments, community stakeholders, business leaders, and academic institutions to strengthen current and create new and innovative student learning experiences.

Oversee program budgets as required for the program responsibilities of the position for curriculum, field trips, docents, training, and additional programs.

May be required to work irregular hours, including some evening requirements or an occasional weekend requirement. Calendar shared upon hire.

Ensure the curriculum aligns with state standards, school goals, and best practices.

Oversee the selection and implementation of instructional materials and resources.

Lead curriculum mapping to ensure continuity and progression across grade levels.

Support teachers in implementing effective instructional strategies.

Promote differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.

Introduce and support evidence-based teaching practices.

Plan and deliver ongoing professional learning for teachers and staff.

Facilitate instructional coaching, mentoring, and peer collaboration.

Analyze teacher needs and tailor PD to address instructional gaps.

Oversee the administration of formative and summative assessments.

Analyze student performance data to inform instruction and identify trends.

Guide teachers in using data to differentiate instruction and improve outcomes.

Support the integration of technology tools to enhance learning.

Provide training on digital platforms and instructional software.

Work closely with principals, teachers, specialists, and parents.

Communicate curriculum changes and instructional goals clearly.

Ensure curriculum and instruction are culturally responsive and inclusive.

Promote practices that support equity in student achievement.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:

Required:

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Master's Degree in Curriculum & Instruction

Minimum of five years of teaching experience in K-5 all subjects

Minimum of three years of Curriculum and Instruction leadership experience

Preferred:

Previous curriculum adoption experience

Mentor Academy Certification

Danielson Framework Certification

Familiarity with 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Step into this rewarding role at Chestnut Hill Academy, where your leadership will make a lasting impact on students, families, and staff. Discover how far your career can take you in an inclusive workplace where you can be you. Apply today to explore the possibilities!

Physical Requirements:

This leadership role requires work in person in an elementary school to provide supervision, curriculum delivery, business management, and customer and client services per Chestnut Hill Academy at Bright Horizons' policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure safety of children in Chestnut Hill Academy's care and the employee.

This role has a mixture of duties including office/computer/phone-based work, in-person supervision of care delivery and employees throughout all areas of the school, family/prospective family interactions which may take place in various areas of the school, and the ability to temporarily serve as a supervising caregiver for relatively brief periods of time on an as-needed basis (e.g., covering employee breaks or unscheduled absences).

The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

Compensation:

The annual starting salary for this position is between $110,000 - $130,000 annually. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Benefits:

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Life insurance

• Long-term and short-term disability insurance

• Paid time off

• Career development for you plus free college degrees for your teachers through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program

Also, depending on hire date and subject to applicable eligibility requirements and accrual schedules, new employees in this role receive up to: 9 paid holidays annually; 40 hours of sick time per year based on full- time schedule, and 64 hours of vacation time per year based on full time schedule.

Life at Bright Horizons:

At Bright Horizons, you're more than your job title -you're the difference. Whether you're nurturing a child's first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We're a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future - for yourself and for others.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.