Middle School Head (Grades 4-6)
The Potomac School
No longer accepting applications.
Start Date: July 1, 2026
K-12, Co-ed day school
1,064 students
1301 Potomac School Road, McLean, VA 22101
Educators Collaborative is pleased to be supporting The Potomac School in their search for a Middle School Head to begin July 1, 2026.
Mission
At The Potomac School, we believe that intellectual development, love of learning, and strength of character are complementary and equally essential educational goals. With a firm commitment to our core values and a rigorous academic program, we prepare students to lead lives of purpose, achievement, and generosity of spirit.
Philosophy and Practice
Advancing its mission through its educational philosophy and practice, Potomac School:
- fosters a diverse, inclusive learning community where all voices and viewpoints are valued
- provides a balanced educational experience that integrates academics, athletics, and the arts
- empowers our students to become independent thinkers and learners by emphasizing the rewards of inquiry, initiative, and reflection
- emphasizes appreciation for the natural world and each person’s responsibility for environmental stewardship
- calls upon all members of our community to act with compassion, civic conscience, and a commitment to serving others
About the School
The Potomac School in McLean, Virginia, seeks an experienced educator to lead its Middle School (grades 4-6), effective July, 2026. As a member of Potomac’s senior leadership team, the Middle School Division Head will work closely with the Head of School as well as with the Associate Head of School and Assistant Head for Academics.
Potomac enjoys a strong reputation as one of the top independent K-12 day schools in the nation; the School enrolls approximately 1,064 students on a spectacular 90-acre campus just minutes from Washington, D.C. Since its founding near Washington’s Dupont Circle in 1904, Potomac School’s educational philosophy has defined the learning process as an exploratory endeavor driven by students’ natural curiosity and interests. From kindergarten through twelfth grade, Potomac seeks to develop inspired learners with the intellect, character, and life skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
The Head of the Middle School is responsible for leading the division, its 200 students and 26 faculty members, and for overseeing day-to-day operations, academic programs, student life, faculty professional development, and other related aspects of the Middle School. Reporting to the Head of the Middle School, the Middle School Dean and the Administrative Assistant play a central role in the execution of the division’s curriculum and programs.
Please see the Information for Candidates which includes the full position description.
How to Apply
Candidates interested in the position should submit the following materials by December 8:
- EC Summary Sheet (request from Nat Conard or Tracy Bennett)
- Letter of Interest addressed to the Search Committee
- Statement of educational leadership philosophy
- Resume
- A list of five professional references, with contact information (name, relationship to candidate, phone, and email)
- EC Disclosure Statement (request from Nat Conard or Tracy Bennett)
Nat Conard, Managing Partner, Educators Collaborative
Tracy Bennett, Partner, Educators Collaborative
Listing Date: November 10, 2025
Updated: November 12, 2025
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