Renaissance School
Head of School
Start Date: July 1, 2027
Co-ed, Independent Day School
Grades 9-12
52 students (approx.)
418 East Jefferson Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Educators Collaborative is pleased to be assisting Renaissance School in their search for a Head of School to begin July 1, 2027.
About the School
Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, Renaissance School is a distinctive independent school serving highly capable and deeply engaged adolescents. Renowned for its personalized approach to learning, Renaissance fosters intellectual curiosity, creativity, student agency, and meaningful relationships.
Students are encouraged to think independently, take intellectual risks, pursue advanced study, and engage deeply with the world around them. The school’s intentionally small size creates a vibrant learning community where students are known, challenged, and empowered to thrive.
With exceptional student outcomes, dedicated faculty, strong family engagement, and a commitment to restorative practices, Renaissance offers a transformative educational experience grounded in rigor, belonging, and purpose.
Mission
Empowering adolescents through creativity, curiosity, responsibility, and belonging.
Why Charlottesville?
Home to the prestigious University of Virginia, Charlottesville combines academic energy, cultural richness, and natural beauty. Along the pedestrian mall–one of the longest in the United States–you’ll find locally-owned boutiques, galleries, bookstores, and cafes. Nearby, numerous parks, rivers, and rolling hills, invite C-Ville residents to explore beyond the city. The region offers outstanding opportunities for arts engagement, outdoor recreation, and community connection, making it an exceptional place to live and work.
About the Opportunity
The Renaissance School seeks an inspiring, strategic, and student-centered leader to serve as its next Head of School beginning July 1, 2027.
Following 17 years of stable leadership, the school is well-positioned for its next chapter. The next Head will inherit a mission-driven institution with a strong sense of identity and the opportunity to build on its many strengths while advancing long-term sustainability, visibility, and innovation.
This role is ideal for a collaborative and entrepreneurial leader who values authentic relationships, believes deeply in the promise of adolescents, and is excited to lead a highly relational school community dedicated to creativity, intellectual rigor, and belonging.
Key priorities include strengthening enrollment and visibility, ensuring financial sustainability, supporting faculty excellence, cultivating strategic partnerships, and stewarding the school’s distinctive educational model.
The ideal candidate will bring:
- Visionary and strategic leadership
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Experience in independent, progressive, or innovative educational settings
- Financial and operational acumen
- A commitment to student-centered and restorative practices
- A collaborative approach that empowers faculty and engages the broader community
Above all, the next Head of School will be an energetic and mission-driven leader who inspires students and adults alike.
The salary range for this position is $150,000–$165,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
How to Apply
Learn more about the school and the position, including the full Leadership Profile, in the Information for Candidates.
Interested leaders are asked to submit the following materials in a single merged pdf file to Debbie Millon or Mary Seppala. Dossiers will be reviewed upon receipt.
- EC Candidate Summary Sheet (Contact Mary or Debbie for this document)
- Letter of Interest addressed to the Head of School Search Committee
- Current resume
- Statement of Educational Leadership Philosophy
- A list of five or more professional references, with contact information (name, relationship to candidate, phone, and email)
- EC Disclosure Statement (Contact Mary or Debbie for this document)
Debbie Millon, Partner, Educators Collaborative
Mary Seppala, Partner, Educators Collaborative
Listing Date: June 3, 2026
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