Director of Learning & Innovation

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $120,000 - $145,000 DOE

Vancouver Talmud Torah is currently seeking a Full-time (1.0 FTE) Director of Learning & Innovation.

Vancouver Talmud Torah is an Early Childhood to Grade 7 Jewish community day school fostering Jewish identity and literacy with a strong emphasis on producing students who will engage the world through Jewish values. Rigour, excellence, innovation and creativity are integral to the learning experience at VTT. Our school serves families from a diverse range of Jewish backgrounds and religious practices. We are Western Canada's largest Jewish community day school and have more than 100 years of experience!

Position Summary

The Director of Learning and Innovation (DLI) reports directly to the Head of School and is responsible for supporting the Schools dynamic, innovative, and rigorous curriculum and programming, from Early Childhood through to Grade 7. Through the introduction of new programs and initiatives, such as ISTEAM and Plant-based learning, the DLI, in collaboration with the leadership team, provides support and direction to faculty in the areas of instructional and assessment practices, and development. As a member of the Leadership Team, the DLI promotes the Schools mission, and values, and is responsible for providing leadership in the development of curriculum and programs, the promotion of best practices, and the continued strengthening of the School.

Duties and Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership

• Provides support and direction to General and Judaic Studies faculty in the areas of pedagogy, instructional and assessment practices, and curriculum design and development
• Maintains awareness, and supports the introduction at the School, of current trends in 21st century teaching and learning
• Mentors and supports faculty around the development of best practices; shares current theories and effective strategies for instructional improvement and enhancement of student performance
• Plans and participates in meaningful professional development, with the purpose of improving school culture, best teaching practice and academic achievement
• Assists with continuing demands required for CAIS and ministry accreditation
• Performs instructional duties as necessary
• Works with and mentors the coordinators to further integration efforts, ISTEAM (ADST) / Plant based learning, and support of Judaics and General studies faculty.
• Teaches ISTEAM / Plant based learning and mentors teachers in learning how to incorporate ISTEAM / Plant based learning into their teaching
• Oversees the Coordinator of ISTEAM to do the above work.
• Focuses on helping Judaic and General studies teacher integrate their curriculum with one another
• Works with the leadership team to implement appropriate practices and review with regards to report cards and assessment
• Supervises the work of various coordinators, as determined annually by the Head of School, to ensure the strategic goals of the school are being met.

Educational Management

Strategic Planning

Committee Participation

Learning Commons (Library) & Robotics

Human Resources

Compliance

Closing Date : Open till filled

Expected start date : TBD