This is a full-time position with benefits
Start date: July 1st, 2023
Benefits – Competitive package including medical, dental, vision, up to 85% King’s school discount for dependent child(ren) (K-12) and 4-weeks of paid parental leave.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

CRISTA exists to make known the love of Jesus Christ through demonstrated works of service and ministry. We use every method available so that the people of the world may hear the Gospel, accept Christ as their Savior, and grow in their faith. We are a united, yet diverse family of Biblical Ministries inspired by a shared vision to serve and impact the young through the elderly, all cultures and backgrounds, in our own backyard and around the world through excellence in our service and operations. By leading a healthy and sustainable organization, CRISTA empowers its ministries to serve the needs of the world and share the Gospel, making disciples. Our commitment is to glorify, honor and obey the Lord in all we do through a workforce of staff and volunteers who are called, committed, and faithful Christians.

CRISTA is five distinct ministries, each with their own vision and mission. And yet, they are all part of the CRISTA family. Each ministry has answered the call to serve in their unique way, striving together toward one goal—to draw people into a transforming relationship with Christ. From World Concern’s relief and development efforts around the globe; from CRISTA Media’s stations that broadcast uplifting messages and music through your radio dials to the fireside songs that bring joy to campers year-round at CRISTA Camps; from the young minds equipped with knowledge at King’s Schools to the seniors receiving exceptional care at CRISTA Senior Living. Whether traversing the globe or right in our backyard, the CRISTA family of ministries is empowered to meet the needs of those we serve.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Learning (DOL) will oversee and develop the design and implementation of the K-12 King’s Schools’ learning goals. These goals encompass the domains of curriculum and instruction, assessment, and faith integration. This role will meet the diverse learning needs represented in the King’s community and complement the diverse roles and teaching styles represented by staff. Primarily, the CAO/DOL will create authentically Christian learning experiences, where students are challenged to use their learning to serve the community and participate in God’s ultimate plan for redemption. The DOL will work with every faculty member to ensure that each lesson in the classroom is tied to one of the pillars of Biblical integration, in order to fulfill our vision of an authentically and distinctive Christian education. Reports directly to the Head of School.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(General overview and may not include all details of responsibilities)

DUTIES

1. Develop Framework for Biblically Based Education and Integrate Across the Curriculum:_

Faculty Development:_

• Establish the framework for teaching and learning, training teachers on the framework while evaluating the strategic implementation for macro (3-5 years) and micro (6-12 months) learning initiatives.
• Design and execute a “language of learning” strategy with educators so the main goal focuses on specific wording such as “deep hope,” “project based,” “mastery,” and “targets."
• Create faculty guidelines to train teachers on the framework for Biblical integration.

Student Development:

• Build and establish the curriculum to ensure the work is meaningful for students and provides learning support such as:Enrich and extend knowledge through increased student engagement.

Convert student centered classrooms to learning centered classrooms to ensure students are inspired and motivated to learning, not just focusing on a grade.
Enhance education by encouraging deeper, student-centered critical thinking.
Improve spiritual growth by tying all objectives to specific pillars of Biblical integration.
Develop tools to measure and evaluate student success such as using learning targets related to the Redemptive story of the Gospel.
Identify, communicate, and strategize with students, assisting them with their goals and providing resources to develop them as leaders of their own learning.
Identify structural requirements needed when student's breakaway from the common structure of the classroom.

2. Implementation:
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Training:_

• Train and evaluate teaching staff to ensure classroom curriculum, instruction and assessment are educating students with academic and biblical learning.
• Train teachers and administrators how to create curriculums focused on the biblical framework while also creating ongoing strategies, empowering staff on how to utilize resources that support learning initiatives.
• Educate and train teachers on how to successfully disciple students in a manner that is authentically Christian.
• Plan and instruct intentional new methods for professional development with a focus on building new educational habits.
• Train Principals and Head of School to equip staff with the knowledge and skills that are necessary to implement learning initiatives.

Collaboration:

• Develop and maintain external professional relationships with other educators to learn from their programs within the broader learning leader community (WFIS, CESA, ACSI) so research and decisions can be made on what models will be implemented at Kings.
• Use existing data and metrics from standardized testing results to lead discussions with professional learning communities, faculty teams and departments, regarding actions that will be taken that can lead to successful student learning goals.
• Serve on ad hoc committees where appropriate.

3. Continuous Improvement:

• Coach staff on how to empower and engage students, help them set personal goals and find ways to connect personally instead of forcing them and causing disengagement.
• Consult with teachers individually, setting goals according to the framework regarding the implementation of King’s learning initiatives.
• Assist teachers in a new way of thinking when it comes to running their classroom and provide them with the tools on how to properly execute assignments during class time, highlighting progress, success and failures.
• Manage weekly professional development sessions with teachers and outside speakers within Christian schools, collaborating on the primary goal for learning improvement, using an academic vision based on data that aligns with King’s.
• Manage professional development on a weekly basis, setting agendas and implementing the framework with Learning Leaders, IT and Learning Committees.
• Provide service-learning opportunities to staff on how to inspire and motivate students.
• Identify teachers who are successful at resolving learning set-backs, educating others on their methods toward improving learning outcomes.
• Initiate weekly meetings in professional learning communities where teachers can share their learning practices and models and praise those whose learning platform meets the student led implemented vision.

Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith, and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

CHRIST CENTERED

• Profession that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
• Lifestyle that is consistent with biblical principles.
• Agreement and support of CRISTA’s Statement of faith.
• Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.

EDUCATION

Bachelors in secondary education from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

• Writing
• K-12 Curriculum development
• Organization
• Communication
• Training

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) certificate required if candidate does not have a state credential.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Education or Masters in Leadership or Theology or related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

Five or more years as a classroom teacher. Three or more years in a leadership role in a school setting.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

CRISTA is a Christian, religious organization that lives out its faith-based mission through five ministries: CRISTA Camps, CRISTA Media, CRISTA Senior Living, King’s Schools, and World Concern. As permitted by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, CRISTA reserves the right to prefer employees of a particular religion and to require its employees to hold certain religious beliefs, engage in certain religious observances, and engage in or refrain from engaging in certain behavior, based on CRISTA’s religious beliefs. CRISTA’s employees must agree with and support without reservation CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and must conduct themselves in accordance with the religious beliefs and practices that flow from that Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy.

Among those employees and employment applicants who agree with and support without reservation and abide by the Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy, CRISTA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Based on its religious beliefs, CRISTA values and respects the dignity of all persons and appreciates the diversity of God’s creation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Seattle, WA 98133: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• State Credential (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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