Director of Academics & Innovative programming   

Are you interested in joining a great school community and working with a team of awesome people who are passionate about the exciting world of education? 

Who are we?

Over the past 20 years, Aberdeen Hall has become a top-level independent school that provides excellent academics and a strong character education to our diverse student population of 700 preschool to grade 12 children.

We have an opportunity for a Director of Academics & Innovative Programming starting September 2025 in our Senior and Junior School from Kindergarten to grade 12. (position profile can be found here).

We welcome applicants who, like us, embrace the core values of resilience, responsibility, integrity, optimism, curiosity, and kindness. You are also known to be innovative, progressive, adaptable and passionate about raising the next generation to lead meaningful lives as contributing citizens to their communities.

What makes us different?

Working at Aberdeen Hall is far from the status quo. We are a forward-thinking school that believes in rewarding our employees and putting our people first. We are grateful for our community spirited culture, and we continuously nurture it to ensure our team feels valued every single day. Additionally, working and living in the beautiful Okanagan offers an exceptional opportunity for work-life balance, a comfortable pace of life and a wide range of after-work activities.

Aberdeen Hall provides

– Competitive Compensation for permanent Faculty at an annual salary of $90,000 to $140,000 inclusive of vacation pay and commensurate with years of teaching experience
– Open and collaborative culture
– Comprehensive enhanced benefits package
– RRSP contribution of 8% for employees that invest 4% of their salary
– Financial Guidance from an Industry Professional
– Personalized professional development plans
– Newly built inspiring campus setting
– Well-established mentorship program
– Innovative and progressive approach to teaching
– Low student/teacher ratios

Position Summary
The Director of Academics & Innovative Programming provides leadership and oversight to maintain appropriate academic rigor and integrity throughout the school while mentoring teachers, supporting students’ scholastic progress and success, and serving as a resource to all stakeholders. The Director of Academics & Innovative Programming will support all aspects of academic programming, assuring vertical, horizontal, and cross-discipline alignment, and will work with Teachers, Learning Strategists, and Divisional Leaders to develop exceptional student experiences, through the application of current best practices in teaching and learning. 

Success Factors

– Bachelor of Education and a BC Teacher’s Certification (or equivalent).
Master’s Degree in Education (Curriculum Development or Inclusive Education preferred).
– 10+ years of teaching experience in a K-12 classroom, including 5+ years in school-based leadership and experience supporting diverse learners.
– Expertise in curriculum design, student assessment, and instructional best practices.
– Strong leadership and faculty mentorship skills, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth.
– Excellent administrative skills, including scheduling, timetabling, and event coordination.
– Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills to engage effectively with students, faculty, and parents.
– Experience in an Independent School (preferred).
– Passion for student well-being, social-emotional learning, and academic success.
– Proactive, innovative, and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.
– Ability to understand the importance of emotional intelligence and empathy in building trust and contribute to a positive working atmosphere across the School community

As part of our active commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion we strive to welcome students, families and employees with a diverse range of identities and backgrounds to enrich the Aberdeen Hall family with varied perspectives.

The successful applicant to our role will be a team player and participate in extracurricular activities. Aberdeen Hall offers competitive compensation and excellent long-term potential. We thank all candidates for their time and interest; however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Please forward your resume and cover letter that includes first and last name and number that your BC teaching certificate is listed under to: Lisa White, Director of Finance & Human Resources [email protected]

To learn more about us visit www.aberdeenhall.com