Assistant Director, Teaching & Learning

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Position: Assistant Director, Teaching & Learning (Early Childhood & Multilingual Language Learners)

Schedule: 260-day contract

Location: Teaching & Learning Department

Supervisor: Department Director

Position Type: Certificated Administrator

Compensation: $140,609–$165,918 per year (depends on experience); supplemental compensation for PhD/EdD; monthly travel stipend; annual reimbursement for professional growth. Pay is annualized over 12 months.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance; retirement plan; deferred compensation (DRS and TSA); paid leave.

Focuses on early childhood and multilingual language learners. Provides visionary leadership for equitable early learning and multilingual education systems grounded in child development, inclusive practices, and whole-child learning. Designs, implements and continually improves innovative early childhood programming.

• Applies systems thinking to identify challenges, improve processes and advance equitable outcomes.
• Designs and implements innovative curriculum, programs and services that support student learning and success.
• Uses collaborative problem‑solving strategies to build consensus and achieve shared goals.
• Builds and sustains positive, trust‑based relationships with students, families, staff and community partners.
• Demonstrates knowledge of child development and multilingual language acquisition to inform instructional decisions.
• Applies developmentally appropriate practices to meet diverse learner needs.
• Demonstrates flexibility, reflection and sound judgment in response to changing needs.
• Creates learning environments where all children feel supported, valued and empowered to succeed.
• Fosters inclusive, culturally sustaining communities promoting belonging and respect.

• Develop and lead a comprehensive vision for equitable early childhood and multilingual learner programming aligned with district priorities and best practices.
• Lead systems‑level continuous improvement efforts to promote equitable practices, reduce disproportionality and expand access to rigorous learning experiences.
• Foster inclusive, child‑centered learning environments that support academic, social‑emotional, linguistic and developmental growth.
• Collaborate with school and district leaders to align curriculum, assessment, intervention, enrichment and transition supports.
• Support educators in designing developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive and linguistically sustaining learning environments.
• Ensure instructional practices honor and leverage students’ home languages, identities and cultural assets.
• Support implementation of WaKIDS Gold, multilingual, dual‑language and inclusive programs.
• Stay current on research, legislation and emerging practices in early childhood and multilingual education.
• Provide coaching and professional learning for administrators and staff.
• Collaborate to ensure smooth transitions for children entering kindergarten and progressing through early grades.
• Use data to identify barriers and improve outcomes for underserved student groups.
• Lead recruitment, hiring, supervision and evaluation of district personnel.
• Collaborate with departments and community partners to coordinate funding streams and support district priorities.
• Develop, manage and coordinate program resources, budgets, grants and funding streams.
• Use technology to enhance teaching, learning and administrative applications (Google Suite, MS Office, iObservation, Skyward).
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and district requirements, including ESSA regulations.
• Participate in district‑wide, department and regional teams, community meetings and parent advisory groups.
• Build partnerships with families, community organizations and regional agencies.
• Use data, program evaluation and research to identify needs and advance equitable outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Regular engagement in problem solving and decision making; requires emotional intelligence; may need extended hours.

Regular sitting, walking, standing; may need to lift/carry up…