Heads of School

Job postings are listed with the most recent postings at the top and are removed once the application deadline has passed. Please note that schools do not always remember to inform us that a position has been filled.

Head of school searches tend to be most active in the summer and fall months prior to the school year in which the position starts.

Head of School
Good Samaritan School, Corvallis, Oregon

Parish Day. Grades P–3. 114 students.
Position begins October 1 2010. Applications due September 15, 2010.

The head of school must bring strong academic and educational leadership credentials. In identifying the next head of school, Good Sam has defined the following essential qualities for its next leader:

  • The ability to further the school’s mission and continue to develop its educational programs.
  • An ability to clarify and articulate the school’s vision and strategize its implementation.
  • Develop and direct the implementation of curriculum and teaching approaches that strengthen students academic skills, help them develop positive self-esteem, and encourage them to become healthy, productive, responsible citizens.
  • Develop and execute plans and goals to attract, engage, and retain highly qualified and productive faculty and staff.

Candidates cover letter, résumé, two references, and a statement of educational philosophy.

Preschool Director
Saint Mark's Cathedral Preschool, Seattle, Washington

Cathedral Day. Grade P. 45 students.
To be decided. Search is open until the position is filled.

Saint Mark’s Cathedral Preschool provides a joyful, enriching, child-centered program and is open to children of all spiritual backgrounds. The Preschool nurtures a child’s emotional, social, spiritual, physical, and academic growth by providing stimulating experiences in a loving, respectful environment.

This key position manages all day-to-day administrative functions including admissions, funds and curriculum development, promotion, and supervision of a team of four teachers.

The current director will be available to provide training and support through the end of the 2010-2011 school year.

Head of School
Berkeley Preparatory School, Tampa, Florida

Diocesan Day. Grades P-12. 1,250 students.
Position begins July 2011. Application deadline is August 23, 2010.

Serving approximately 1,250 students in grades PK-12, Berkeley offers a rich and rigorous program of academics, arts, and athletics within a close-knit community. Reflecting its Episcopal heritage and continuing affiliation, Berkeley is also firmly committed to the development of students' moral and spiritual values. To request additional information, please contact the search consultant.

Head of School
Oregon Episcopal School, Portand, Oregon

Diocesan Day and Boarding. Grade P–12. 840 students.
Position begins July 2011. Application deadline is July 15, 2010.

Oregon Episcopal School seeks a dynamic, collaborative, communicative leader to guide and advance the School in its second century. Interested candidates should send electronically a résumé, letter of interest, a statement of educational philosophy, a letter of reference, and a list of three references.

    Contact Information
    Robert Fricker
    Search Consultant
    Educational Directions Incorporated, 46 Promontory Drive, ichmond, CA 94804
    Ph: 510.508.6616
    rfricker@edu-directions.com
    www.oes.edu/
    6/25/2010

Head of School
St. Mark's Episcopal School, Upland, California

Parish Day. Grades K-8. 169 students.
Positions begins July 1, 2011. Application deadline is September 1, 2010.

Candidates for Head of School should submit a letter of interest, resume, statement of educational philosophy, and four professional references with contact information.

Head of School
St. Philip's Episcopal School, Coral Gables, Florida

Parish Day. Grades P-5. 178 students.
Position begins July 1, 2011. Application deadline is August 20, 2010.

Candidates are asked to send cover letter, résumé, statement of educational philosophy, and list of five (5) references with contact information.

Head of School
Holland Hall School, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Independent Day. Grades P-12. 1,046 students.
Position begins with the 2010-2012 school year. Application deadline is July 15, 2010.

A leadership "Profile and Information for Candidates" report is available. Candidates interested in this position are asked to submit the following documents by July 15, 2010:

  • Cover letter to the search committee
  • Résumé
  • Personal statement or statement of educational philosophy
  • Additional writing sample of the candidate's choice
  • List of references
  • Up to three (3) letters of reference

Application materials should be addressed to the Holland Hall Search Committee and sent, electronically via e-mail, as a single Word document or PDF file to the search consultant.

Head of School
Hoosac School, Hoosick, New York

Independent Day and Boarding. Grades 8-PG. 115 students.
Position begins July 1, 2011. Application deadline is August 1, 2010.

Preliminary materials include a cover letter explaining the candidate's interest, a resume, a statement of educational philosophy, and a list of at least five references. Candidates should obtain the position statement and discuss the position in detail with the search consultant(s). The position statement is available at www.rg175.com.

    Contact Information
    Thomas M. Evans
    President
    Research Group 175, 90 Great Western Road, Harwich, MA 02645
    Ph: 774.237.0349
    tmevans@comcast.net
    www.hoosac.com/
    5/11/2010

Head of School
St. Matthew's Parish School, Pacific Palisades, California

Parish Day. Grades P-8. 325 students.
Position begins July 1, 2011.

Preliminary materials include a cover letter explaining the candidate's interest, a résumé, and a statement of educational philosophy. Candidates should obtain the position statement and discuss the position in detail with the search consultant(s). The position statement is available at www.rg175.com.

Rector
St. Paul's School, Concord, New Hampshire

Independent Boarding. Grades 9–12. 525 students.
Position begins July 2011. Applications due August 15, 2010.

Candidates are asked to speak wth one of the consultants before submitting materials:

Christopher B. Arnold, 800.647.2794, ext. 1
Margaret Huling Bonz, PhD., 386.447.6638

    Contact Information
    Christopher B. Arnold and Margaret Huling Bonz, Ph.D.
    Consultants
    Educational Directions Incorporated, P.O. Box 78, Portsmouth, RI 02871
    4/28/2010

Head of School
Good Shepherd Episcopal School, Dallas, Texas

Parish Day. Grades P–8. 588 students.
Position begins July 1, 2011.

Good Shepherd Episcopal School's mission is to uplift and honor the students of the community by equipping them with Christian principles, a love of learning, a creative mind and a giving spirit. Through a challenging curriculum and programs that attend to children’s personal as well as academic development, students gain not only important skills and knowledge but also strong values, an understanding of themselves, an appreciation for their own unique talents, and a sense of responsibility to themselves and others. Good Shepherd graduates are well-rounded individuals eager to explore the world and to use their gifts to make positive contributions to their community.

A full search profile is in development; please consult the Brigham Hill Consultancy Web site for information as it becomes available.

    Contact Information
    L. Lincoln Eldredge and Jessica D. Cockrell
    Consultants
    Brigham Hill Consultancy, 2909 Cole Avenue, Suite 220, Dallas, TX 75204
    Ph: 214.871.8700
    Fx: 214.871.6004
    cockrell@brighamhill.com
    www.brighamhill.com
    4/21/2010

Head of School
Holy Comforter Episcopal School, Tallahassee, Florida

Parish Day. Grades P–8. 650 students.
Position begins July 2011. Search open until the position is filled.

    Contact Information
    Stephen G. Dicicco
    President
    Educational Directions Incporporated, P.O. Box 768, Portsmouth, RI 02871
    Ph: 401.683.3523
    Fx: 401.683.6120
    sdicicco@edu-directions.com
    4/9/2010

Director/Primary Lead Teacher
The Tree House at Christ the King, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Parish Day. Opening August 2010.
Position begins July 2010. Search open until the position is filled.

Christ the King Episcopal Church announces the foundation of The Tree House, a Montessori preschool at Santa Rosa Beach in the northwest Florida panhandle. The governing board is now searching for the founding director/lead teacher and supporting staff for the school's August 2010 opening. For lead teacher, a bachelor's degree, teaching experience, and Montessori certification are required.

Candidates are asked to submit cover letter and résumé.

Founding Head of School
Saint James School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Parish Day. Grades 5-8. Opening September 2010.

St. James School, a new Episcopal middle school for low-income urban children, plans to open in September 2010. We are seeking a qualified person to be the founding head of school.

As the public face of the school, the Head should be energized by helping young people explore new educational challenges. The head of school must exhibit the strong personal skills needed to communicate the school’s mission to parents, students, community leaders and trustees. A background in fund raising and educational management, and familiarity with the issues of urban education, are highly desirable.

St. James School will be housed in a National Historic Landmark church and parish house in North Philadelphia. On-site housing may be available. St. James School is a mission project of Saint Mark’s Church, Philadelphia. For more information, click on the below-listed link.

Head of School
Washington Episcopal School, Bethesda, Maryland

Independent Day. Grades P-8. 313 students.
Position begins July 1, 2011.

Candidates are asked to e-mail the following documents, combined into one Microsoft Word document or one pdf file, to the consultant:

  • Cover letter to the Washington Episcopal School Search Committee
  • Résumé
  • Personal statement or statement of educational philosophy
  • Additional writing sample on a topic of the candidate’s choice
  • List of references
  • Up to three letters of reference