Associate Director of Community & Belonging at St. Paul’s School for Girls

The St. Paul’s Schools is pleased to announce an opening for a full-time Middle and Upper School Associate Director of Community and Belonging at St. Paul’s School for Girls for the 2025-2026 school year.

School Overview, Mission & Vision

The St. Paul’s Schools is a family of independent schools in Baltimore County, Maryland. Serving children from infancy through grade 12, our three schools share a 120-acre campus, an Episcopal tradition, and a focus on developing confident, well-balanced students who will use their education and ethics to improve the world. A coordinated structure allows The St. Paul’s Schools to preserve the small-school feel within each school while sharing resources and certain programs to maximize opportunities for students.

Mission: Guided by Episcopal values and a commitment to each student’s full journey, a St. Paul’s education inspires us to lead with love, discover and pursue our unique gifts, and act with courage in all we do.

Vision: St. Paul’s students thrive and serve in a global community. We create transformational experiences through innovative and responsive teaching in a diverse community of authentic belonging.

Specifically, St. Paul’s School for Girls has over 430 girls in grades 5-12.  St. Paul’s School for Girls educates hearts and minds in an inclusive community that is grounded in the Episcopal values of respect, integrity, and spiritual growth. We empower voice, nurture intellectual curiosity and creativity, and inspire confident leaders who serve in the world.

Position Description

Position Summary

The Associate Director of Community and Belonging will serve as a strategic leader, educator, and resource in fostering a school culture that values diversity, promotes equity, and ensures inclusion for all students, employees and external constituents.  Partnering with our Executive Director of Community and Belonging and SPSG’s leadership team, the DEI Coordinator will develop and implement programs and initiatives that align with the school’s mission and strategic goals, preparing students to thrive in a diverse and interconnected world.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Director to set and achieve DEI goals at SPSG.
• Work with this same role at St. Paul’s School for Boys, as well as Community & Belonging Coordinators in St. Paul’s Pre and Lower School to initiate programs and conversations across the TSPS campus.
• Evaluate and improve policies, practices, and curricula to ensure equitable access and inclusivity.
• Serve as an advisor to SPSG leadership on matters of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Coordinate SPSG affinity group programs and serve as resource and facilitator for affinity group leadership.
• Teach various electives and/or seminars in the middle and upper school related to diversity and inclusivity topics.
• Design and lead professional development workshops and/or division meeting programming around DEI topics for employees.
• Partner with Executive Director of Human Resources in interviewing candidates and helping to onboard new employees with our community and belonging initiatives.
• Organize events, speakers, and activities to celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive school climate.
• Partner with teaching faculty to integrate DEI principles into curriculum and pedagogy across all grade levels.
• Provide resources and support for incorporating diverse perspectives and content.
• Act as a mentor and advocate for students, fostering dialogue on issues of identity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Collaborate with admission and enrollment teams to enhance outreach to underrepresented communities.
• Develop metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of DEI initiatives.
• Report progress to school leadership and the community.
• Attend POCC conference annually with Executive Director of Community and Belonging and serve as advisor for student cohort at SDLC.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with advanced degree in education, social sciences, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion work, preferably in an educational setting with girls.
• Strong understanding of adolescent development and issues facing girls and young women.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Thoughtful and reflective listener with high emotional intelligence.
• Creative and flexible problem-solver.
• Committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming environment for all members of the school community.

Beyond classroom instruction, we fully embrace the teacher/coach model at The St. Paul’s Schools and are excited about the vital role our faculty play in our community.  We are particularly eager to meet candidates with coaching experience and/or those who can demonstrate initiative and serve as mentors and program leads in a variety of significant ways outside of the classroom. Faculty members also collaborate on additional supervisory responsibilities and shared duties that enrich the school environment.

At St. Paul’s Schools, we are dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every individual is celebrated for their unique strengths and contributions. We believe that diversity enriches education, empowering students to reach their fullest potential. By embracing a culture of inclusion, we prepare our students to succeed in an increasingly interconnected and multicultural world. We stand firmly against all forms of prejudice, including those related to race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic background, gender identity, sexual orientation, and physical appearance.

The St. Paul’s Schools has a compensation scale based on direct years of experience and degree held.  For this opportunity, our salary range is $55,000 to $65,000 annually.   Candidates with additional experience or qualifications may be offered a salary outside of the range shown.  In addition, full-time team members gain access to our robust benefits package designed to support your well-being, inside and outside of work. This includes a competitive healthcare package (medical, dental, and vision), disability protection, participation in our 403(b) retirement plan which has an immediate employer contribution and a generous time off package, including wellness days because we believe an educator’s mental and physical health is a priority for them to do their job effectively.

Beyond the basics, we offer extras like a lunch stipend, access to multiple fitness centers on campus and professional development experiences to continue your learning.  In addition, full-time employees who choose The St. Paul’s Schools for their children’s educational journey, are eligible to receive a tuition remission benefit.  Your salary will be commensurate with your experience and reflect the value you bring to our team.

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