Director of Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging

Francis W. Parker School
Chicago, IL

July 2023

Francis W. Parker School, a renowned institution of progressive education in Chicago, IL, is seeking an inspiring, authentic, and strategic changemaker to join them as the new Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB).

“Each student’s unique experience provides a basis for valuing and understanding a new point of view, promoting greater understanding of all types of people, helping them see the value of being an ally and an upstander to those within their classrooms and beyond.”

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Procedure to apply

 

SEARCH CALENDAR*

Applications Due
February 28, 2023

Semifinalist Interviews
Week of March 13, 2023

Finalist Interviews
Weeks of March 20 & 27, 2023

Announcement
Late March 2023

Start Date
July 2023

*Approximate dates subject to change

 

Francis W. Parker School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender, gender identification, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

The faculty, staff, and administration of Francis W. Parker School are integral parts of the School’s community. Through their passion, dedication and commitment to the School’s mission, they create and support an environment where exceptional child-centered learning can occur. Francis W. Parker School is committed to cultivating a community of dedicated students, parents, faculty and staff, trustees, administrators and alumni, who acknowledge, respect, and esteem diversity in our school; and who reflect, through their presence, the diversity of Chicago communities and the wider world. Francis W. Parker School is an equal opportunity employer.

Francis W. Parker School is committed to prioritizing the safety and well-being of our community. Accordingly, we require that our employees, including new employees, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination is required upon start of employment with the School. Requests for reasonable accommodation for medical or religious reasons will be considered in accordance with applicable law.

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following materials confidentially as a single PDF file:

  • A cover letter indicating the candidate’s particular interest in and qualifications for the position

  • A current résumé

  • A statement of educational philosophy

  • The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references, including at least one recent supervisor. References should speak to the applicant’s ability to be an effective educator and administrator, to work successfully with children, and to work collaboratively and collegially with adults (references will be contacted only with the candidate’s permission).

Please direct any questions via email to julie@strategenius.org or by phone at 415-881-7105.