Director, Department

Title

Director, Home Department

St. Louis, MO, US

Regular Full‑Time, 43‑week schedule

• Provides metaphysical support for Aron House and the campus as a whole
• Plans, organizes, and directs the boarding program, with an emphasis on providing a family atmosphere and promoting character growth
• Ensures that the dorm vision is visible to students, houseparents, parents, and the community
• Provides direction, oversight, leadership, and training for the work of the houseparents; participates in and promotes professional development of skills, strategies, and direction for the department and its staff, always encouraging a metaphysical foundation
• Proactively provides programming for the boarding program via speakers, empowering students to lead, various activities, etc
• Coordinates and/or co‑leads character education experiences (e.g., speakers, workshops, trips, advisory/leadership development) to ensure consistent themes and language across student experiences
• Gathers feedback and relevant data to evaluate program effectiveness and recommends improvements that strengthen student character growth and sense of belonging
• Provides resources and coaching to home department staff (and, as appropriate, faculty) to reinforce shared character development goals, restorative practices, and student leadership skills
• Partners with the houseparents in working with students, supporting their spiritual growth on a continuous basis
• Supports the Student Care providers in assisting students with their student ca retreatment choices
• Supports students to develop habits for making positive life choices
• Partners with the academic department to ensure the boarding program supports and promotes academic excellence
• Serves as a positive role model for the students and community
• Responsible for student disciplinary action when necessary, working in cooperation with the houseparents, Principals, Assistant Director of Home Department, and the parents involved with these issues; sits on any disciplinary committee when appropriate
• Communicates regularly with parents and families through phone calls, Zoom sessions, emails, technology, and publications
• Meets regularly with the Principal and Assistant Director, Home Department to develop consistency in the understanding and application of policies and procedures
• Develops and works with the Home Department student governing body
• Serves as a member of the admissions committee, which makes decisions on all applicants to Principia School
• Coordinates and collaborates with the International Student Director to support International Students during breaks
• Coordinates and collaborates with Sage around food needs for students
• Coordinates Belonging and Mattering initiatives and education in the dorm with staff and students

• Room and Board:
  An apartment is provided in the dormitory at no cost for the employee and their immediate family. Families are welcome in the dormitory; however, the employee must be free of primary care responsibilities for dependent children younger than 7th grade. When school is in session, meals are provided in the dining hall without charge
• The Director, Home Department is on duty every week that school is in session and, as necessary, on travel weekends when students are arriving and departing. The Director may be asked to support International Student travel days, which may have different schedules than those of domestic students
• Off‑duty:
  Christmas break, summer break, and one week of spring break (except as indicated above on travel weekends)
• On‑duty:
  One week of spring break, fall break (long weekend), Thanksgiving, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Available at least a week prior to preseason training, a week after graduation, and periodically during school breaks
• Medical care training, first aid, and CPR certificates are required;
  Principia will provide training
• CDL classification expected;
  Principia will provide training

• Continuous Learning & Expertise:
  Demonstrates mastery in your area of responsibility and seeks opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Accountability & Results Orientation:
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