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Rodeph Sholom School (NY)

New York, New York
Head of School search for July 1, 2013

The Rodeph Sholom School is seeking a Head of School with independent school background to lead its more than 650 students from early childhood through grade 8. RSS operates a highly academic program, with graduates matriculating to some of New York City’s finest independent schools, including Dalton, Columbia Grammar, Collegiate, Fieldston, Horace Mann, Riverdale, Trinity and Spence, as well as the City’s top competitive entry public schools such as The Bronx High School of Science and Stuyvesant.

What makes Rodeph Sholom School a unique and attractive opportunity is its mission: Founded in 1958, the school “fosters intellectual curiosity through a challenging independent school academic program in nursery through eighth grade. At the heart of RSS is a warm, vibrant community, where students are guided by Jewish knowledge, values, and ethics to become self-confident and socially responsible leaders.” RSS achieves top notch-academic performance, for demanding Manhattan families, while providing a curriculum and an environment that also focuses on Jewish knowledge and values as part of the vibrant community of the renowned Reform Congregation Rodeph Sholom. The Board of Trustees is seeking an accomplished educator who believes in the school’s unique mission.

Rodeph Sholom School has two locations in the heart of the Upper West Side of Manhattan, just steps away from Central Park and the American Museum of Natural History. The School welcomes all families who embrace the mission of challenging academics combined with an integrated secular and Judaic program. While the clergy from the affiliated synagogue play an important part in the students’ school experience, the school’s governance is typical of other accredited independent schools, where the Head of School reports to the School’s Board of Trustees.

RSS’s facilities include two libraries, four modern science labs, a multimedia room, large gymnasium, ample outdoor space for recess and a cafeteria. The physical education program is designed to help students develop individual skills, teamwork, self-confidence and sportsmanship. Middle school students are all encouraged to participate in the interscholastic team sports offered in the Fall and Spring. RSS is also deeply committed to encourage students to explore the arts. Art, drama and music classes are part of the core curriculum, and the School hosts an art show, two musicals, and several choir and band performances each year. Students participate in a number of field trips throughout New York City, the United States and Israel. RSS also offers a variety of after-school and summer programs.

RSS is accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS). It is a member of the Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).

The Trustees seek in the next Head of School an educator with a proven record of skillful leadership and management of a large and complex school. S/he should be someone who looks forward to daily interactions with students and who has the self-confidence to be both at ease and firm with the challenges and demands of high expectations in New York City. The successful candidate will be someone who will work well with the religious leaders of the Synagogue, will participate eagerly in fundraising activities, and will serve as a role model for the student body. The Board expects to make an appointment by the end of October or sooner with the Head-Elect to assume responsibility on or about July 1, 2013. Rodeph Sholom School is an equal opportunity employer. Salary and benefits are highly competitive.

Application Instructions

Candidates are asked to submit materials by April 30, 2012.

To submit an application, email the following materials in one Word document to: Deirdre Ling (daling@comcast.net) and Jim Bonney (jbonney@educatorscollaborative.com) of Educators’ Collaborative.

• Letter of interest addressed to the Rodeph Sholom School Search Committee
• Résumé
• Personal statement or statement of educational philosophy
• List of 5 references with phone and email contact information
• Up to three letters of reference

For additional information interested candidates are encouraged to contact:

Deirdre A. Ling, Partner
Educators’ Collaborative
(508-423-1605)

James K. Bonney, Managing Partner
Educators’ Collaborative
(603-469-3069)

Western Reserve Academy (OH)

jmaze — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:13:10 +0000

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Hudson, OH
Grades 9-12, 400 students, Coed Boarding and Day School
Director of Development for July 2012

A detailed position description will be available later in February. For further information, please contact Jeff Bradley.

Newton Montessori School (MA)

jmaze — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:50:55 +0000

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NEWTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Newton, Massachusetts
211 students, ages 15 months through age 12
Head of School search for July 1, 2012

Newton Montessori School, located in Newton Centre, MA, is a diverse, collaborative community committed to fostering a love of learning in children 15 months through age 12 through the Montessori philosophy. Established in 2006, the School seeks a head of school to succeed Ellen Kelley, who was appointed six years ago.

Newton Montessori School is a joyful, academically-rich learning environment in which each member is supported and challenged to discover strengths and explore opportunities in an atmosphere of respect for self, others, and the environment. Children, families, and staff are empowered to reach their fullest potential as passionate life-long learners who are confident independent thinkers, and caring, responsible contributors toward peace in our world.

NMS offers a comprehensive program enriched by art, Latin, music, physical education, Spanish, theater and woodworking, and science and nature. The goal is for each student to develop a love of learning, a sense of responsibility, a level of inner discipline, self-confidence, a spirit of enthusiasm, comfortable independence, and true joy. From these roots, a strong student and positive contributor to the world will grow.
The School is proud of the diversity within its community. There are families hailing from over 47 countries and speaking over 20 languages. Diversity is reflected in the staff as well; they represent a wide variety of religions, cultures, ethnicities, and lifestyles.

In all classrooms, lead teachers have strong Montessori backgrounds. They have received teaching credentials from Montessori training programs around the world and are either AMS or AMI certified. At NMS, a co-teaching model is embraced, offering students a deeper and broader experience.

Newton Montessori School is a member of the Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) and the American Montessori Society (AMS) and is awaiting dual accreditation from these organizations following a rigorous two-year application and review process.

The Board of Directors seeks an experienced educator able to provide dynamic, visionary leadership as the school anticipates the next step in its evolution. Deep appreciation for the Montessori philosophy of education is required as is significant experience in a senior administrative position. A bachelor’s and master’s degree are requirements for this position. Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Newton Montessori School is a non-profit school which admits students of every race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, or political beliefs to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to the students of the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or political views.

Application Instructions

Candidates are asked to submit materials by February 10, 2012.
To submit an application, email the following documents in one Word document to Jean Lamont (jlamont@educatorscollaborative.com) and Deirdre Ling (dling@educatorscollabortive.com) of Educators’ Collaborative.

Letter of interest addressed to the Newton Montessori School Search Committee
Résumé
Personal statement or statement of educational philosophy
List of 5 references
Up to three letters of reference (optional)

For additional information interested candidates are encouraged to contact:

Jean Lamont, Partner
Educators’ Collaborative
(203) 605-6975

Deirdre Ling, Partner
Educators’ Collaborative
(508-423-1605)

Keystone Academy of Beijing

jmaze — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:18:45 +0000

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Keystone Academy of Beijing

Keystone Academy of Beijing seeks outstanding candidates for several key administrative positions, starting as early as July 1, 2012, and others in January or July of 2013:

Primary School Principal

Middle School Principal

Dean of Academic Life

Dean of Students

Dean of Admission

Led by Keystone Academy President, Dr. Ed Shanahan, former Headmaster at Choate Rosemary Hall, Keystone Academy will open doors Fall 2014, welcoming an initial school community in grades 1-9, with plans to grow to grades 1-12 by Fall 2017.

The school seeks high-energy, experienced professionals to serve as the school leadership team, starting with an initial full year of planning, staffing, and programming in 2013-2014 (and possibly in 2012-2013). In the school’s inaugural year of 2014-2015, these individuals will be central leadership figures — pioneers in a school that promises a world-class education led by world-class instructors.

Mission

Keystone Academy of Beijing provides a world-class, liberal arts and sciences education to prepare young Chinese students, grades 1 through 12, for success in life as well as for admission to the finest colleges and universities in the United States and elsewhere. It aspires to do that by blending the best curricular and pedagogical elements of the most effective and compelling university preparatory schools in the world; and by creating an educational and residential community, for students and faculty alike, that helps students shape their character in community with others. Students will graduate from Keystone not only with a world-class formal education, and depth of appreciation for their own language, history and culture; but also an understanding and appreciation for the cultures of others; and a commitment to making important and lasting contributions to society and to the welfare of others while at Keystone and after.

Application Instructions

Candidates who are interested in any of these positions are asked to submit the following, no later than March 1, 2012, for possible appointments as early as July, 2012; or by October 1, for appointments either in January or July 2013:

1. EC Candidate Summary Sheet (available from Educators’ Collaborative)

2. Cover letter, addressed to Keystone Academy of Beijing Search Committee

3. Résumé

4. Personal statement or statement of educational philosophy

5. List of references

6. 2-4 letters of recommendation, if available

Please submit your materials as separate documents to both:

Judith Glickman at jglickman@educatorscollaborative.com and

Jeff Bradley at jbradley@educatorscollaborative.com.

Application materials should be sent as WORD or PDF attachments.

To learn more, interested candidates are encouraged to communicate personally with either consultant: Judith Glickman 415-606-8184 (PST) or Jeff Bradley at 603-545-7689 (EST).

Presidio Knolls School (CA)

jmaze — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:03:33 +0000

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Presidio Knolls School

San Francisco, CA 94103

PreK-8
Founding Head for July 2012

Presidio Knolls School’s mission is to educate and inspire our students to become confident, creative and responsible individuals engaged in the global community through an innovative Mandarin immersion program that combines academic excellence with social and emotional development to foster a lifelong passion for learning.

Presidio Knolls School (“PKS”) was founded in 2008 as a Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool program, and has become a distinguished Mandarin immersion preschool in San Francisco. With the ever-increasing demand for PKS’s unique style of Mandarin education, and the backing of a passionate group of highly-committed parents, PKS will be launching a K-8 Mandarin immersion elementary and middle school program beginning Fall 2012.

PKS is seeking an innovative, experienced Founding Head of School with a strong entrepreneurial spirit to launch, build and lead this new independent school. This is an unprecedented opportunity for an exceptional educational leader to create a world-class progressive Mandarin immersion school based on PKS’s key Guiding Principles:

Academic Excellence. PKS believes that high academic achievement and a love of learning are essential foundations for preparing students to succeed in high school, college and beyond.
Exceptional Teachers. PKS takes great pride in its unparalleled teaching staff who participate in robust ongoing professional development to maintain the highest teaching standards.
Progressive Educational Best Practices. PKS students learn in a hands-on collaborative environment with their teachers and peers to master material, develop critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills, build technological literacy, and spark creativity and innovation.
Comprehensive Mandarin Immersion. PKS aims to develop highly proficient and confident bilingual communicators with a deep knowledge of Chinese culture.
Community Engagement and Global Perspective. PKS nurtures compassionate global citizens in a diverse multicultural environment, and fosters a strong ethic of social responsibility to our community and the broader world.
Passionate School Community. PKS boasts a vibrant and highly engaged parent community that actively partners with teachers and staff to create a uniquely rich experience and supportive environment for the entire PKS community.
Continuous Improvement. PKS will continue to evolve to incorporate new research-based improvements and best practices, delivering a world-class educational experience now and in the future.

PRIMARY ROLES

The Founding Head of School reports directly to the Board of Directors (“Board”) and will serve as a centralizing leadership figure within the school and the local community.

Developing a Culture of Achievement

Leads the development of a world-class Mandarin immersion K-8 school based on Presidio Knolls School’s guiding principles,
Aligns Presidio Knolls School’s mission and guiding principles with instructional strategies,
Sets clear academic goals and strong accountability systems to measure student success,
Recruits, trains and supports high performing staff,
Designs and implements an employee evaluation system based on professional standards,
Remains informed on education trends, research and legislation in general and specifically, Mandarin immersion and elementary education issues.

Building Relationships and Influencing Others

Serves as public media and campus wide spokesperson for Presidio Knolls School,
Represents Presidio Knolls School’s mission to all prospective partners (including families, funders, volunteers, local businesses & non-profit organizations, and the city),
Cultivates and sustains long-term community relationships to achieve goals,
Collaborates with Board as a primary resource for assessing growth and implementing new strategies and initiatives.

Managing Operations in a Growing Start-Up Environment

Leads school grade per year expansion to encompass K through 8^th grades,
Designs effective, data driven operations and decision-making systems,
Establishes specific direction aligned with Presidio Knolls School’s vision,
Ensures adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local compliance laws and regulations,
Executes the financial policy determined by the Board,
Supports fundraising efforts and long term financial planning,
Supervises day-to-day school operations.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

High degree of maturity and self-awareness,
Demonstrated flexibility,
Demonstrated instructional leadership in developing a high performing school,
Proven track record in achieving academic results,
Expertise in Mandarin immersion program design strongly desired,
Demonstrated ability to identify and implement progressive educational best practices,
Entrepreneurial passion; the ability to thrive in the excitement and ambiguity of a start-up environment,
Role model with the highest standards of honesty and ethics,
Ability to attract, inspire and mentor a community of high quality teachers,
Prior success managing relationships with potential partners, funders and families,
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills,
Literacy in instructional multi-media technology to improve student learning,
Strong operational and financial management capabilities with experience in fundraising,
A minimum of an advanced degree,
Bilingual (Mandarin/English) speaker preferred.

Salary and compensation competitive

TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, statement of educational philosophy statement and references (4) with contact information to:

Judith R. Glickman jglickman@educatorscollaborative.com

Candidates are encouraged to contact Judith Glickman (415-655-9974) with any questions. Presidio Knolls School offers equal opportunity to all and is non-discriminatory.

University Prep (WA)

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University Prep

Seattle, WA
Grades 6-12, 510 students, coeducational day school
Academic Dean to start July 1, 2012

University Prep, a coeducational day school for grades 6-12 with 510 students in Seattle, WA is seeking applicants for the position of Academic Dean, beginning in August 2012. The charge of the Academic Dean is to sustain the excellence and mission congruence of all academic activities in the school, including oversight of the school’s curriculum design and delivery relative to scope and sequence and alignment to standards, and the professional development of the faculty. The Academic Dean reports to the Middle and Upper School Division Directors, has supervisory responsibilities for Educational Support personnel, chairs the Instructional Leadership Team comprising the Heads of all academic departments and is a member of the Administrative Team.

Qualified candidates will be strategic thinkers with demonstrated management, leadership, and organizational skills. Their graduate degree will have focused on curriculum design, development and delivery, and candidates will be deeply conversant with and eager to stay abreast of relevant pedagogy. Classroom teaching experience is essential, as is a genuine delight in working with students and teachers in the school environment. Salary and compensation are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Please address all inquiries to Judith R. Glickman, Partner, Educators’ Collaborative, LLC, jglickman@educatorscollaborative.com. A completed application includes a letter of interest, resume, statement of educational philosophy and four (4) references with contact information included. Completed applications are encouraged no later than December 15, 2011.

For further information on the school, please visit the website: www.universityprep.org.

Summit Montessori School (MA)

jmaze — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:02:52 +0000

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Summit Montessori School

Framingham, Massachusetts
www.summitmontessori.org
Pre-school – Grade 6, 70 students, Co-ed Day School
Head of School to start July 2012

Summit Montessori School is a premier independent school providing a comprehensive education based on the concepts of Maria Montessori while embracing new methods and ways of teaching in a community dedicated to developing respectful, self-motivated, life-long learners. Through a challenging, individualized, Montessori-based curriculum, children cultivate their strengths to reach their unique potential and to become active participants in the global community.

Offering a family-friendly variety of options (full-day preschool and half-day preschool, full day kindergarten, extended day including early drop-off and late pick-up for all pre-school, primary school, and elementary school students), Summit serves an international student body from cities and towns west of Boston.

The School is divided into three sections: The Children’s House is the equivalent of preschool and kindergarten and serves children from three to six years of age. There are three classrooms for this age group. In the Lower Elementary, students who are six to nine years old learn together in one classroom. This is the equivalent of grades 1-3. The Upper Elementary School is one classroom comprised of children ages nine through 12. This is the equivalent of grades 4-6.

At Summit, there is respect for the individual child; with teacher guidance, each student pursues a curriculum that is tailored to his or her own strengths and interests. Children learn most effectively when they are responsible and accountable for their work. The result is a more confident learner. Summit adheres to the “prepared environment” that Maria Montessori advocated; that is, the classrooms stimulate students to choose their own activities and work at their own pace. As a Montessori school, faculty believe that children learn best by first understanding the concrete, and then moving to the abstract. Teachers teach to the highest standards, but listen to the student’s needs. Students work to their maximum potential and are active learners engaged in discovery.

Preferred candidates will have teaching, administrative and curriculum development experience in an academically rigorous setting. SMS believes strongly in the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. The School does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, or on the basis of national or ethnic origin, in admissions and financial aid programs, in the administration of its educational programs or in employment policies.

For further information about the school, please visit the web site www.summitmontessori.org

To learn more about this position or to apply, please contact:
Deirdre Ling: dling@educatorscollaborative.com or
Jim Bonney: jbonney@educatorscollaborative.com

New Canaan Country School (CT)

jmaze — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:40:33 +0000

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New Canaan Country School

ASSISTANT HEAD
July 1, 2012

New Canaan Country School
545 Ponus Ridge
New Canaan, CT 06840
www.countryschool.net

New Canaan Country School (NCCS), located in New Canaan, CT, is home to 650 students in Beginners through Ninth Grade. For ninety-five years, the school has combined an ongoing commitment to creative teaching and continuous self-evaluation with a deep belief in tradition and the educational value of fundamental skills. Throughout its history, NCCS has emphasized the value of childhood and the role of experience in learning. Head of School Tim Bazemore seeks an Assistant Head who will have primary responsibility for ensuringhigh quality teaching and fostering a culture of professional growth. The Assistant Head will provide strategic perspective and leadership on the senior administrative team, assume various leadership responsibilities across all areas of school operations, as determined by the Head, and oversee school operations in the Head’s absence. Candidates for the position should have significant senior administrative experience in independent or public schools, including elementary and middle school curriculum assessment and development. Outstanding writing and presentation skills are essential. A master’s degree is required. The compensation package, including benefits, housing and salary, is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates should email a single Word document with a Letter of Interest, Resume, Personal Statement and five References to:
Jean Lamont at jlamont@educatorscollaborative.com.

For further information contact: Jean Lamont, 203-605-6975 or Jim Maggart, 203-230-9430, (jimmaggart@comcast.net).

Trinity School (NY)

jmaze — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:19:16 +0000

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Trinity School

New York, NY
K-12, 960 students, Coed Day School
Associate Head of School to start July 1, 2012

Trinity School, a college preparatory, K-12 coeducational independent day school with 960 students, located on the Upper West Side of New York City, seeks candidates to serve as Associate Head of School, beginning July 2012.

The Associate Head is responsible for (1) oversight of the School’s K-12 academic curriculum, working with principals and department chairs to develop mission-driven curriculum and to ensure appropriate curricular consistency, continuity, coordination and coherence within and among different departments and divisions; (2) support, supervision, and evaluation of department chairs; (3) oversight of the faculty professional development and evaluation processes; (4) development and presentation of professional development initiatives aligned with divisional and school-wide goals; (5) orchestration of search, recruitment, and support processes for new faculty; (6) oversight of selected programs that lack a coordinating supervisor (e.g. health curriculum K-12); (7) direction of other projects and initiatives, as determined by the Head of School.

Reporting to the Head of School and serving as a member of the School’s Senior Administration, the Associate Head of School works with a full-time administrative assistant.

Candidates need to bring to the position significant teaching and administrative experience within the K-12 educational spectrum, demonstrated ability in curricular, programmatic and faculty development and evaluation. Familiarity with curricular mapping and with curricular and pedagogical practices across a broad range of grade levels would be advantageous.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Trinity School seeks candidates who will add to the diversity of our school community.

Additional information about Trinity School can be found at www.trinityschoolnyc.org

Interested candidates should send a resume as well as a cover letter outlining their readiness for this position to Jim Maggart at jmaggart@educatorscollaborative.com.

Kingsley Montessori School (MA)

jmaze — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:18:46 +0000

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