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Shady Hill School 

Chief Financial and Operating Officer

Start Date: July 1, 2026

Co-ed Day School, PK – Grade 8

530 students

Cambridge, MA 

Educators Collaborative is pleased to be assisting Shady Hill School in their search for a Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFOO) to begin on July 1, 2026.

Mission

Shady Hill School fosters joyful, active learning informed by multiple perspectives – empowering students to be intellectually adventurous and wholeheartedly just. 

A Dynamic Opportunity to Steward Financial Excellence and Advance Operational Strategy

Shady Hill School, widely respected within the independent school community and recognized nationally for its enduring excellence, seeks a seasoned financial and operations professional to serve as its next Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFOO). This is a compelling opportunity for a strategic, community-attuned, and operationally astute finance and operations executive who excels at building strong systems, leading teams, and serving as a trusted thought partner to the Head of School—helping to guide school-wide decision-making with integrity, clarity, transparency, and foresight. The successful candidate will bring the ability to partner with all members of the Shady Hill community, providing strategic expertise and a collaborative spirit.

The ideal candidate will combine deep financial expertise with strong operational leadership and the presence to support a passionate and strong leadership team—while also embracing the day-to-day rhythm of school life. An ability to build and refine systems, develop and execute master planning initiatives, and translate strategy into operational excellence will be essential. Equally important is the capacity and disposition to connect with educators, fellow administrators, Board members, students, and families, leading with professionalism and integrity, and a steady hand. A finance and operations professional with high emotional intelligence and a proven track record of close collaboration with colleagues will thrive in this position. With an outstanding reputation, solid financial capacity, a long-tenured and highly respected Head, and a deeply committed community as its foundation, Shady Hill offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact at a school poised to build thoughtfully on its strengths while advancing an ambitious, forward-looking vision.

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The full opportunity statement can be viewed HERE

How to Apply

Applications will be reviewed when they are received. 

Candidates interested in this position are asked to submit the following materials in a single merged PDF document, in the order listed:

  • EC Candidate Summary Sheet (you’ll be asked to make a copy upon opening)
  • Letter of interest, addressed to the Head of School 
  • Current résumé 
  • A list of five or more references with contact information (including phone numbers and email addresses)
  • Disclosure Form (you’ll be asked to make a copy upon opening)

Please send applications and address inquiries to:  

George Sanderson, Partner, Educators Collaborative

gsanderson@educatorscollaborative.com

Carol Santos, Partner, Educators Collaborative

csantos@educatorscollaborative.com

Listing Date: February 25, 2026