Lower School Division Head

Position Type: Lower School Division Head, Full-time, 12-month position beginning July 1, 2026.

Education Level: Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.

Position Summary: The Head of Lower School is the educational and administrative leader of the Lower School, serving students in grades 1-4. This leader is responsible for fostering a joyful, nurturing, and academically strong learning environment that reflects the school's mission and values as an Episcopal institution.

The Head of Lower School provides leadership in the daily life of the division, including faculty supervision and evaluation, student support and discipline, parent communication, budget oversight, admissions and enrollment partnership, and after-care program management.

Working closely with the Head of School, Academic Dean, and other members of the academic leadership team, the Head of Lower School helps ensure a cohesive student experience and strong instructional program. While the Academic Dean leads most broad curricular initiatives, the Head of Lower School partners actively in reviewing curriculum, assessment data, and instructional strategies to support student growth and faculty effectiveness.

Duties and Responsibilities

Division Leadership

• Provide visionary and day-to-day leadership for the Lower School, promoting a positive, inclusive, developmentally appropriate, and mission-aligned culture.
• Oversee the daily operation of the Lower School division, including student life, faculty support, scheduling coordination, and divisional events.
• Partner with the Head of School and other school leaders to support strategic priorities and ensure strong curricular alignment across divisions.
• Participate as an active member of the school’s leadership and accreditation efforts, including service on the accreditation committee.

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in education leadership, preferably in an Episcopal school or similar environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and parents.
• Ability to manage budgets, oversee daily operations, and make strategic decisions.
• Commitment to the school's mission and values, with a passion for fostering a joyful, nurturing, and academically strong learning environment.