Director, Home Department
The PrincipiaAbout the role
Title: Director, Home Department
Department/Location: Home Department/Aron House, St. Louis
Position Type: Full-Time, 43-week
Summary
The Director, Home Department advances Principia by creating and promoting an inclusive vision for the dormitory; managing, mentoring, coaching, and developing the co-ed team of houseparents and being proactive in ensuring the School Home Life program provides an inclusive atmosphere of love and trust, which supports and encourages the spiritualization of thought, character development, and serves the Cause of Christian Science. Reporting to the Upper School Principal & Student Life Director, this role plays a critical part in cultivating an environment and culture that helps students build leadership, responsibility, and healthy decision-making skills and collaborates closely with the Middle School Principal and will supervise the Assistant Director, Home Department, Lead House Parent, and dorm’s team of Houseparents to lead teenagers into an ever-changing world while supporting them with the tools to be successful. Success in this role draws on the ability to radiate joy and enthusiasm for life and work, making you an integral part of the Principia community.
Who We Are
At our award-winning Early Childhood through grade 12 Principia School in St. Louis, Missouri, and top-ranked Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, Principia faculty and staff make up a close-knit community of educators, coaches, and professionals taking a distinct approach to education—blending academic excellence with Christian Science-based character education. Principia’s team of over 500 employees supports not only Principia School and Principia College, but also a worldwide network of alumni and friends.
At Principia School, our core value is LOVE. Love and its attributes underpin our foundational beliefs as well as our educational approach. We focus on developing the whole child—intellectually, physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually, preparing students for the next steps in life. We foster a challenging yet supportive environment where character unfolds naturally, and talent is cultivated through boundless opportunities. Character education plays an essential role in every aspect of the student experience, and classroom work is augmented by character trips, leadership development, and real-world, hands-on, project-based learning.
Principia employees are part of an engaging academic community preparing students to be tomorrow’s leaders, thinkers, and changemakers. We strive to create a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and are valued.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provides metaphysical support for Aron House and the campus as a whole
- Plans, organizes, and directs the boarding program, with an emphasis on providing a family atmosphere and promoting character growth
- Ensures that the dorm vision is visible to students, houseparents, parents, and the community
- Provides direction, oversight, leadership, and training for the work of the houseparents; participates in and promotes professional development of skills, strategies, and direction for the department and its staff, always encouraging a metaphysical foundation
- Proactively provides programming for the boarding program via speakers, empowering students to lead, various activities, etc
- Coordinates and/or co-leads character education experiences (e.g., speakers, workshops, trips, advisory/leadership development) to ensure consistent themes and language across student experiences
- Gathers feedback and relevant data t
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