Job Description

Job Location Miami Country Day School - Miami, FL 33161

At Miami Country Day School, we believe that global learning is not simply about travel—it is about curiosity, empathy, intellectual rigor, and preparing students to engage thoughtfully with an interconnected world. We are seeking an inspiring and visionary Director of Global Learning to lead this transformative work and help shape how our students learn withand from the world around them.

This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who believes deeply in the power of experiential learning, understands what ignites young minds, and brings both imagination and precision to designing meaningful global experiences.

The Opportunity

The Director of Global Learning serves as the architect and steward of Miami Country Day School’s global education program. Working in close partnership with faculty and academic leadership, this role designs and oversees immersive, developmentally aligned global learning experiences that are intellectually rigorous, culturally responsive, and deeply student-centered.

The Director ensures that every program—whether local or international—reflects MCDS’s high academic standards, strong risk management practices, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

What You Will Do

• Envision and lead a dynamic global learning program that expands how students engage with cultures, ideas, and communities beyond campus.

• Collaborate with faculty to design global experiences that align with curriculum goals and benchmarks for global and cultural competencies.

• Create thoughtfully designed itineraries and learning experiences that balance adventure, academic integrity, and meaningful reflection.

• Guide faculty and trip leaders through best-in-class preparation and risk management training to ensure safe, impactful experiences.

• Evaluate and refine global programs to ensure they are developmentally appropriate, academically rich, and centered on student growth.

• Build lasting partnerships with global organizations and institutions to open new pathways for learning, travel, and service.

• Serve as a trusted liaison with international safety and support partners.

• Oversee program budgets and collaborate with the Upper School FlexTerm program to ensure alignment and innovation.

Qualifications

Who You Are

You are a thoughtful, forward-thinking educator who:

• Believes travel and intercultural learning can change how students see themselves and the world.

• Understands how young people learn and grow through experience—and designs programs that honor their developmental needs.

• Brings both strategic vision and operational excellence to complex programs.

• Is culturally fluent, globally curious, and deeply committed to equity and inclusion.

• Communicates clearly, collaborates generously, and leads with both confidence and humility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• At least five years of experience in a school setting or five years plus experience in the education travel field.

• Proven experience designing and leading student travel or global learning programs, including logistics, safety, and execution.

• Strong project management skills and the ability to bring ideas from vision to reality.

If you are an educator who believes that global experiences can transform how students see themselves and the world—and you are energized by designing programs that are thoughtful, rigorous, and deeply human—we invite you to apply.