Director of Diversity, Community, and Inclusion

School Overview

FRA is a coeducational independent school in Nashville offering pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade students a challenging educational experience within an inclusive Christian community.

Summary

Franklin Road Academy seeks a dynamic and visionary Director of Diversity, Community, and Inclusion to lead and advance the school's commitment to fostering an inclusive, Christ-centered educational environment for all students. This role involves strategic collaboration with faculty, staff, students, and families to cultivate a community characterized by mutual respect, intellectual curiosity, and the embodiment of Christ's message of love and inclusion. The Director will serve on the senior leadership team and report directly to the Assistant Head of School for Academic and Student Affairs.

Essential Functions

The tasks, duties, and responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Strategic Leadership:
  • Partner with the leadership team to develop and implement a comprehensive vision for diversity, community, and inclusion that aligns with FRA's mission and values.
  • Evaluate diversity initiatives, student belonging, and campus climate, and provide regular updates to the leadership team.
  • Identify annual goals in collaboration with the leadership team that advance the strategic vision of the school.
  • Collaborate with division heads and the Director of Studies to recruit, hire, and retain diverse faculty and staff.
  • Attend conferences and maintain a network of prospective candidates.
  • Build and sustain relationships with local colleges, universities, and organizations to strengthen diverse hiring candidate pool.
  • Serve as an ambassador for FRA during admission events, articulating the school's vision to prospective families.
  • Develop and implement assessment metrics using data and qualitative feedback to drive strategy and assess progress.
• Curriculum and Program Development:
  • Collaborate with academic leaders to integrate culturally responsive pedagogy and Christ-centered perspectives into curricular and co-curricular programs.
  • Coordinate professional development opportunities focused on culturally relevant teaching practices.
• Community Engagement:
  • Lead and support faculty and student committees dedicated to diversity, community, and inclusion.
  • Organize and oversee cultural events and programs that celebrate the diverse backgrounds of the FRA community.
  • Establish and nurture relationships with students, families, and faculty/staff from diverse backgrounds to ensure a welcoming and supportive school environment.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  • Teach two courses annually in the Middle or Upper School, as needed, to maintain a direct connection with students and the academic program.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Master's degree in education or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in leading diversity initiatives within educational settings.
• Experience in curriculum development and faculty professional development.
• Teaching experience at the middle or upper school level preferred

Skills, Abilities, and Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse constituencies.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects effectively and meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements

In compliance with ADA requirements, we will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.

Additional Responsibilities

The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties, essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be all responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

All employees are expected to support the mission of Franklin Road Academy, and contribute to the overall life of the school.

As part of the hiring process, all candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment background check, which may include criminal history, employment and education verification, and a drug screening, in accordance with applicable laws. A positive drug test or any disqualifying information on the background check may result in withdrawal of a job offer.