Confidential
Head of Lower School
About the Company
Top college preparatory school
Industry
Education Management
Type
Educational Institution
Founded
1988
Employees
201-500
Categories
Education
K-12 Schools
About the Role The Company is seeking a Head of Lower School to lead its Prekindergarten through Grade 5 division. The successful candidate will be a visionary, mission-driven leader with a strong background in education and a deep understanding of child development. This role is pivotal in shaping the school's next chapter of growth and innovation, particularly in the areas of curriculum alignment, pedagogical practices, and ensuring that every child is known, challenged, and inspired. The Head of Lower School will be responsible for strengthening faculty culture, fostering collaboration, and enhancing student support services. They will also serve as the division's advocate, effectively communicating its mission and values to the broader community.
Applicants for the Head of Lower School position at the company should be experienced educators with a proven track record in a similar setting. The ideal leader will be joyful, approachable, and highly visible, with a collaborative and respectful approach to leadership. They must be decisive, courageous, and skilled in operations, with the ability to balance empathy with a strong sense of responsibility. A clear communicator, the Head of Lower School will be culturally responsive, community-focused, and academically accomplished, holding an advanced degree in education or a related field. The role requires a leader who can recruit, develop, and retain a mission-aligned faculty, and who is adept at using technology to enhance the learning environment. Hiring Manager Title Head of School Travel Percent Less than 10% Functions Education/Academic Administration
About the Role The Company is seeking a Head of Lower School to lead its Prekindergarten through Grade 5 division. The successful candidate will be a visionary, mission-driven leader with a strong background in education and a deep understanding of child development. This role is pivotal in shaping the school's next chapter of growth and innovation, particularly in the areas of curriculum alignment, pedagogical practices, and ensuring that every child is known, challenged, and inspired. The Head of Lower School will be responsible for strengthening faculty culture, fostering collaboration, and enhancing student support services. They will also serve as the division's advocate, effectively communicating its mission and values to the broader community.
Applicants for the Head of Lower School position at the company should be experienced educators with a proven track record in a similar setting. The ideal leader will be joyful, approachable, and highly visible, with a collaborative and respectful approach to leadership. They must be decisive, courageous, and skilled in operations, with the ability to balance empathy with a strong sense of responsibility. A clear communicator, the Head of Lower School will be culturally responsive, community-focused, and academically accomplished, holding an advanced degree in education or a related field. The role requires a leader who can recruit, develop, and retain a mission-aligned faculty, and who is adept at using technology to enhance the learning environment. Hiring Manager Title Head of School Travel Percent Less than 10% Functions Education/Academic Administration