Director of Academics

Are you passionate about Christian education, leading strong academic programs, and supporting teachers and families?
Do you bring experience in team building, instructional leadership, and collaborative learning environments?

If you’re ready to bring those strengths together in a meaningful role, you’re in the right place...

Stafford Farm School is hiring a Director of Academics to join our team in West Linn, Oregon!

Key Details:

• Pay: $75,000-$80,000/yr
• Benefits: Paid time off, Professional development assistance
• Location: West Linn, OR 97068
• Schedule: Monday- Thursday 8 am-4 pm

Who We Are:

Stafford Farm School is a Christ-centered homeschool hybrid program committed to academic excellence, strong relationships, and a collaborative partnership between school and home. We exist to support students, families, and educators in a learning environment where faith, growth, and grace are central.

Our team works closely together to foster a culture of excellence, clear communication, and shared responsibility, ensuring every student is supported both academically and relationally.

To learn more, check out our website: https://staffordfarmschool.org

Stafford Farm School is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive atmosphere for all employees.

Who You Are:

You are a servant-minded leader with a strong Christian faith and a passion for education. You lead with humility, wisdom, and warmth, and you thrive in collaborative environments. You’re highly organized, an effective communicator, and enjoy empowering teachers and partnering with families to help students succeed.

Other qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
• Active teaching license
• Minimum of 5 years of classroom teaching experience
• Strong understanding of grade level standards, instructional best practices, and educational technology

What You’ll Do:

The Director of Academics provides spiritual, instructional, and organizational leadership for the academic program. You’ll work closely with school leadership and the teaching team to ensure alignment with the school’s mission and to support a thriving, Christ-centered learning environment.

A typical day will consist of:

• Leading and supporting the teaching team through communication, coaching, collaboration, and professional development
• Overseeing the Curriculum & Intervention Specialist to ensure alignment across grade levels, effective intervention strategies, and strong, mission-aligned curriculum decisions
• Partnering with families to maintain clear expectations and communication in a homeschool hybrid model
• Managing enrollment-related academic processes, student assessments, and placement decisions
• Supporting hiring, onboarding, and training of teaching staff
• Assisting with strategic initiatives, staff training, and special academic projects