Rolling Hills Prep

Associate Head of School
Start Date: July 1, 2022
Coed Day School
Grades 1-12 with 219 Students
San Pedro, CA

Rolling Hills Prep, REACH & Renaissance School

About the Schools:

Rolling Hills Preparatory School (RHP), Renaissance, and REACH Schools, a blend of three great schools in one vibrant school community, is a model unique in the independent school world. The schools are able to help students meet their potential as learners, innovators and global citizens. Students are drawn from a diverse economic, ethnic, religious, and social background.
The RHP, Ren and REACH schools’ community are a place where all learners are celebrated and supported. Ren and REACH are both designed to support students with learning differences. RHP is known for being “an academic powerhouse with a soul,” believing firmly that, given talented, committed teachers, passionate about their disciplines and supportive of the whole child, a school can prepare young people for success and happiness in college and beyond without burning them out in the process. Located in San Pedro nestled between horse farms and the harbor, this 31-acre campus is home to students and faculty that are passionate about inclusion, come from diverse backgrounds and identity markers, and believe education should be student centered.

About the Position:

The Associate Head of Schools will report to the Head of Schools and assist the Head of Schools with supporting the student and faculty experience as well as supporting the work of the admission and advancement offices. The Associate Head of Schools will be a highly visible and collaborative leader responsible for strategically building and sustaining a vibrant and healthy school community, rooted in a culture of inclusivity, understanding, and engagement. The Associate Head of Schools administers programs and services that promote both educational and operational goals. This role serves as a vital link between the Schools and the larger community and its constituencies. The Associate Head will provide support and institutional direction by articulating, through their words and actions, the mission and defining purpose of Rolling Hills Prep, Renaissance, and REACH to students, teachers, administrators, parents, alumni, and Board of Trustees as a member of the Administration Team. The Associate Head of Schools is responsible for supporting the School’s mission and strategic initiatives. The most promising candidates will be highly collaborative, warm and engaging, and strategic visionaries who find joy working with students and families. They are approachable and responsive and possess strong communication and presentation skills. They are eager to serve as a thought partner for the Head of Schools and other school leaders.

How To Apply

Qualified applicants should send a letter of interest, current resume, a one-page leadership philosophy, and five current references to: Marcus Hurlbut, Educators’ Collaborative, at mhurlbut@educatorscollaborative.com

Please address any inquiries or expressions of interest to:

Marcus Hurlbut, Partner, Educators’ Collaborative, LLC
(email: mhurlbut@educatorscollaborative.com, phone: 949-279-3084)

Listing Date: April 27, 2021