George Walton Academy seeks a passionate, energetic professional to serve as the Director of Global, Cultural and Peace Studies for the 2021-2022 school year. Reporting to the Associate Head of School for Academics, the GCPS Director will oversee, develop, evaluate and promote GCPS programs and initiatives at the school.
Responsibilities
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Oversee the Global, Cultural and Peace Studies Diploma Distinction program, including course offerings and options, outside lectures and reading, experiential learning opportunities, travel, and more.
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Manage international exchanges through partnerships currently established with schools in Spain, South Africa, and Russia, as well as anticipate, plan for and communicate future opportunities for global partnerships.
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Plan and coordinate all domestic and international travel for upper school students.
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Plan, coordinate and implement proper risk management strategies, including training chaperones on proper safety and security protocols.
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Teach classes in the upper school humanities department and contribute to the cohesion, continuity and rigor of the humanities department.
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Promote a methodology in the classroom and beyond that allows active and experiential discussion drawn from real-world activities; a caring and cooperative investigation of other cultures, countries, and groups; an open and inquisitive study of the realities and causes of poverty, inequality, and injustice; and a careful consideration of human impact on the environment.
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Participate regularly in domestic and international travel with upper school students.
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Partner proactively with faculty and administration to define curriculum that will ensure students expand their understanding of the global nature of our society and the power of having a global perspective.
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Arrange workshops and speakers for the benefit of students and the wider community.
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Liaise with local, national, and international organizations, developing relationships that result in opportunities for students to engage globally in study, service learning, and internship programs.
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Present the GCPS mission and programs to all constituencies.
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Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Head of School for Academics and the Head of School.
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Demonstrate an approachable, consistent, transparent, supportive and good-humored posture.
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Communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with colleagues and individuals inside and outside the school.
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Have experience with global curriculum design and implementation.
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Have experience coordinating international student travel and exchanges.
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Demonstrate fluency in at least one world language.
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Possess the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required; master’s degree preferred.
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Minimum of five years relevant experience required, including classroom teaching.
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Previous experience as director of global programming preferred, including international travel.
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Experience working with high school students.
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Current knowledge of best practices in global learning, curriculum and competencies, as well as student travel and risk management.