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YCDS Assistant Head of Lower School & Early Learning
York College of Pennsylvania
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Posted: 18-Apr-26
Location: York, PA
Internal Number: 5312101
This role is integral to the daily leadership and operation of the division, providing support in faculty supervision, student life, curriculum implementation, family engagement, and school safety. The Assistant Head is a visible, approachable leader who helps advance York Country Day School's mission, values, and commitment to whole-child education.Division Leadership and Operations (25%)
- Partner closely with the Head of Lower School and the Director of Early Learning in the leadership and management of the division.
- Support the implementation of school policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives.
- Assist with daily operations, including scheduling, supervision, and classroom coverage as needed.
- Serve as an administrative presence during arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, and special events.
- Assist with ensuring regulatory compliance as outlined by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning and serve as Acting Director when the Director is off-site.
- Support faculty through classroom observations, feedback, and coaching.
- Assist with faculty onboarding, mentoring, and professional development.
- Collaborate with teachers to set goals and support instructional growth.
- Support the evaluation process in alignment with school expectations.
- Support student social, emotional, and behavioral development.
- Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and learning support staff to address student needs.
- Assist with the implementation of behavioral expectations and restorative practices.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful Lower School culture.
- Support school safety protocols and procedures.
- Assist with drills, supervision plans, and emergency preparedness.
- Ensure that student supervision and care remain a top priority throughout the day.
- Support the implementation and alignment of the Early Learning and Lower School curricula.
- Collaborate with faculty and specialists to ensure consistency across grade levels.
- Assist with special programming, assemblies, and community-building activities.
- Communicate effectively and compassionately with families regarding student and school matters.
- Support parent-teacher communication and attend family meetings as needed.
- Assist with written communications to families, including handbooks, newsletters, and updates.
- Support admissions efforts, including tours, shadow days, and events, as needed.
- Collaborate with the advancement and admissions teams to promote the Lower School program.
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
- 3-5 years experience teaching and/or leading in an elementary or Lower School setting, with independent school experience preferred.
About York College of Pennsylvania
About Us:Located in southcentral Pennsylvania, York College offers more than 50 baccalaureate majors in professional programs, the sciences and humanities to its 4,600 undergraduate students. The College also offers master's programs in business, education and nursing, and a doctorate in nursing practice. A center of affordable academic excellence, York is dedicated to the intellectual, professional and social growth of its students. The College helps them develop a concrete plan to attain academic growth and career success; encourages them to try in the “real world” what they learn in the classroom; and prepares them to be professionals in whatever career they pursue. Please visit our website at www.ycp.edu.
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