Relay Graduate School of Education · 10 hours ago
Department Chair, Secondary Science
Flexible within the US
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expRelay Graduate School of Education (Relay) is an accredited not-for-profit institution dedicated to preparing educators across the country. The Department Chair, Secondary Science will lead the preparation of Secondary Science educators, ensuring they develop the necessary skills to enhance student outcomes in middle and high school settings.
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Responsibilities
Inform the vision and strategy for the Secondary Science department
Align department vision and curriculum with best practices and research in the field of Science education
Lead collaborative design processes aligned to institutional and team priorities
Contribute to accreditation and regulatory reporting by organizing program-level evidence, synthesizing data, and drafting supporting documentation under the direction of the Dean
Develop and implement strategies to create positive and supportive learning environments in all department courses and programs
Use data to inform continuous improvement of the program and courses
Manage and develop Professor, Design, Secondary Science to ensure high-quality coursework design
Manage adjunct faculty to ensure consistent and high-quality instruction and student support
Provide coaching, professional development, and performance reviews to department faculty
Teach 2-3 courses (up to 6 credits) per term, delivering engaging and effective instruction to classes of up to 50 students in each course
Provide culturally responsive, inclusive, actionable, and timely feedback to students
Serve the institution through committee, working group, and/or board membership
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years of classroom teaching experience in Secondary Science (Grades 7-12)
Graduate degree (masters and/or doctorate) in a relevant educational field
Knowledge of current research and best practices in Secondary Science
Experience teaching or coaching adult learners through collegiate courses or professional development
Evidence observing, coaching, and developing middle or secondary level teachers
Experience designing learning experiences for adult learners
Proven project management skills, including the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to build collegial relationships with diverse individuals and teams
Experience in promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism initiatives, including a commitment to ongoing self-assessment and professional development
Availability to teach and/or observe faculty two nights a week and potentially one Saturday a month
Preferred
Experience with online teaching and/or curriculum design
Experience using or supporting teachers with implementing sensemaking in Science classrooms
Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Evidence of or potential for, active involvement in national organizations in the field of education
Benefits
Health insurance benefits
Disability and life insurance
Retirement plan
Professional development
Gym reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Paid time off (PTO)
Parental leave
Company
Relay Graduate School of Education
Relay Graduate School of Education (Relay) is a national, accredited, nonprofit institution of higher education whose mission is to teach teachers and school leaders to develop in all students the academic skills and strength of character needed to succeed in college and life.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chanel Ward Biddle
Co-Founder and Senior Partner, Teacher Professional Education
Dave Levin
Co-Founder & Board Member
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