redoaks

Head of School
Start Date: July 1, 2024
Co-ed, Day School, Grades Pre-K-8
185 Students
21 Cutler St., Morristown, NJ

The Red Oaks School in Morristown, New Jersey, seeks a 2024 Head of School.

About the School

Offering two internationally recognized educational programs: Montessori in the early years and International Baccalaureate in the middle school, Red Oaks is committed to the holistic development of each student and graduates students who are “happy, confident, resilient, and ready for the challenges ahead. “ The experiential curriculum is designed to reflect best practices in education, including an emphasis on higher-order thinking and problem-solving, deep study of topics, attending to the whole child’s needs, and collaborative learning. The diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment supports international mindedness in students and strengthens them as empathetic future global citizens and leaders.

About the Position

The Red Oaks School has enjoyed a sustained period of academic, enrollment, and financial growth and development under the capable leadership of Marilyn Stewart, whose vision and extraordinary stewardship of Red Oaks have positioned the school for continued success. The next leader will find a school firmly grounded in progressive philosophy, staffed with deeply committed professionals, joyful students, supportive and engaged parents, and a hard-working, dedicated Board of Trustees.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following documents in a single merged pdf to Mary Seppala:

  • EC Candidate Summary (request from Mary Seppala)
  • Letter of interest to the The Red Oaks School Search Committee
  • Current Resume
  • Statement of leadership philosophy
  • List of five references with e-mail addresses and telephone contact information

Please address any inquiries or expressions of interest to:

Mary Seppala, Partner, Educators Collaborative, LLC, maryseppala@gmail.com, 610-772-7625

Listing Date: February 23, 2023