Head of the Greek Program 2027-2028 School Year

Program Leadership & Strategic Development 

∙Lead the vision and long-term strategy for the Greek language and culture program across all grades, ensuring  effectiveness within a partial immersion model of approximately two hours of daily instruction, while  establishing the instructional, staffing, and curricular conditions necessary to support a potential future full immersion track. 

∙Develop goals, action plans, and evaluation measures to continuously improve program outcomes.∙Ensure alignment with North Carolina World Language Standards, National Greek Curriculum Standards, and  Socrates Academy’s mission. 

∙Evaluate and provide strategic recommendations regarding potential expansion of immersion models,  including the feasibility of a full Greek immersion track, based on enrollment trends, staffing capacity,  research, and community readiness. 

∙Design, implement, and evaluate strategies to mitigate summer language loss, recognizing it as a critical risk  factor in a partial immersion program serving predominantly non-Greek-speaking households.∙Serve as a steward of the school’s Greek language-and-culture mission, balancing academic excellence,  enrollment realities, and long-term immersion integrity. 

∙In collaboration with the Head of School and Marketing Facilitator support recruitment efforts; highlight the  Greek Language program at prospective open houses and tours. 

Curriculum & Instruction 

∙Oversee design, implementation, and assessment of Greek language and culture curricula across all grade  levels. 

∙Integrate inquiry-based, Socratic pedagogy into classroom instruction. 

∙Ensure vertical articulation (K–12) and horizontal alignment (across classrooms and grade-level sections) of  Greek language instruction, including scope, sequence, and proficiency targets. 

∙Develop structures, tools, and shared planning practices that enable meaningful collaboration between Greek  and English faculty, even when a shared instructional language is not present. 

∙Recommend instructional resources, assessments, and enrichment opportunities to strengthen language  proficiency and cultural competence. 

∙Collaborate with English-program faculty and divisional principals to promote cross-linguistic and cross curricular integration, particularly in shared subject areas such as mathematics. 

∙Ensure coherent coordination of mathematics instruction across Greek and English contexts to maximize  conceptual reinforcement and avoid cognitive overload. 

∙Support non-Greek-speaking teachers in identifying opportunities to reinforce Greek language-and-culture  learning through coordinated themes, vocabulary alignment, and instructional planning. 

Research & Program Innovation 

∙Conduct or oversee applied research on Greek language acquisition, bilingual education, and immersion  pedagogy. 

∙Stay informed of current academic literature and best practices in world language instruction.∙Translate research findings into actionable strategies for curriculum development, teacher training, and  program improvement. 

∙Share findings through professional conferences, publications, or workshops to advance the field and enhance  the Academy’s program reputation.

Teacher Recruitment, Development & Supervision 

∙Recruit, onboard, mentor, and evaluate Greek language teachers and instructional staff, and make hiring and placement recommendations to the Head of School for US credentialed teachers, visiting teachers from the  Greek government, and fluent part-time instructors. Work with Greek government agencies to coordinate the  hiring of Greek language teachers. 

∙Be familiar with U.S. visa and immigration requirements. Work with immigration attorney to facilitate the visa  process for Greek teachers. 

∙Provide ongoing professional development to ensure high instructional quality and alignment with program  goals. 

∙Promote collaborative planning and cross-grade coordination among faculty. 

∙Develop differentiated support and evaluation frameworks appropriate to teachers with varying certification  status, experience levels, and contractual arrangements. 

∙Foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative professional culture among faculty from diverse linguistic,  cultural, and educational backgrounds. 

∙Establish clear instructional expectations and accountability measures to ensure consistency and quality  across classrooms, regardless of teacher background or appointment type. 

Professional Development & Capacity Building 

∙Design and recommend specialized professional development for Greek language faculty to support  immersion pedagogy, language proficiency development, assessment literacy, and cultural competence.∙Design and recommend professional development for English-program faculty aimed at supporting cross linguistic integration, curriculum coordination, and reinforcement of Greek language-and-culture learning,  without requiring Greek language proficiency. 

∙Collaborate with the Head of School and divisional principals to align professional development priorities,  schedules, and resources across the school. 

Student Outcomes, Assessment & Program Evaluation 

∙Monitor student progress in Greek language proficiency, biliteracy development, and cultural competence  using developmentally appropriate measures. 

∙Establish benchmarks and performance goals to measure program effectiveness. 

∙Select or develop assessment tools aligned with ACTFL proficiency guidelines and partial immersion  benchmarks. 

∙Use assessment data to refine instructional strategies and improve student outcomes.∙Use program data and assessment results to inform recommendations for targeted professional development  and instructional improvement strategies.

Governance, Metrics & Board Collaboration 

∙Serve as a standing member of the Board’s Curriculum & Instruction Committee, providing expert guidance  on Greek language-and-culture education. 

∙Develop, track, analyze, and report program metrics related to Greek language proficiency, including  performance on external benchmarks such as the Greek government’s Ellinomathia examinations.∙Be an active member of national foreign language organizations representing the school.∙Propose, implement, and monitor targeted improvement strategies based on data trends and program  evaluations. 

∙Prepare regular reports and presentations for the Board and its committees that clearly communicate  progress, challenges, and strategic recommendations related to the Greek language-and-culture program. 

Culture & Community Engagement 

∙Serve as the school’s lead ambassador for Greek language and culture. 

∙Develop partnerships with families, community organizations, and cultural institutions to enhance program  opportunities. 

∙Coordinate cultural events, immersion experiences, and extracurricular activities that reinforce language use  beyond the classroom. 

∙Educate families about immersion pedagogy, language development expectations, and ways to support Greek  language learning at home. 

∙Develop differentiated family engagement strategies that address varying levels of commitment to the Greek  language component while reinforcing its central role in the school’s mission. 

∙Address varying levels of family motivation and engagement with the Greek language component by  articulating clear expectations, value propositions, and pathways for sustained participation.∙Design and oversee strategies to mitigate summer language loss and support continuous Greek language  development, particularly for students from non-Greek-speaking households. Create accessible resources and  programs (e.g., summer offerings, take-home materials, workshops) to support Greek language exposure  outside of school. 

∙Develop and coordinate study abroad programs for students and staff. 

∙Oversee partnerships and agreements with Greek educational institutions 

Compliance & Standards 

∙Ensure program compliance with state, charter, and accreditation requirements. 

∙Collaborate with school administration to ensure compliance related to international teacher placements,  including visa requirements, credential recognition, and contractual obligations. 

∙Maintain accurate documentation for internal reporting and external review processes. 

Working Conditions & Expectations 

∙Interact regularly with students, Greek program faculty, divisional principals, the Head of School, and families.∙Collaborate with school administration and actively participate in the Board’s Curriculum & Instruction  Committee. 

∙Conduct analyses (qualitative/quantitative), provide reports, and prepare public documents.∙Work a school-year schedule with additional responsibilities for summer planning and professional  development. 

∙Occasional travel for conferences, workshops, or professional collaborations may be required.

Qualifications 

Required 

∙Masters degree required in Education, Linguistics, World Language Education, Curriculum Leadership,  Measurement, or a related field. 

∙Demonstrated expertise in Greek language instruction, bilingual education, and/or world language pedagogy.∙Experience in curriculum development, program leadership, and teacher supervision in a school setting.∙Strong knowledge of second-language acquisition methods, immersion program models, and educational  standards. 

∙Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills. 

∙Familiarity with assessment tools for monitoring language proficiency. 

Preferred 

∙Doctoral degree preferred 

∙Experience leading a language immersion program or world language department.∙Background in research or scholarship related to language education or bilingual pedagogy.∙Experience with the Socratic Method or inquiry-based instructional approaches. 

How to Apply 

Submit a cover letter, resume, and references to careers@socratesacademy.us with the subject line Head of  Greek Program Application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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