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Westside School, an independent preschool–8th grade school in West Seattle, is seeking a highly relational, student-centered leader to serve as its next Middle School Division Head. Guided by its mission to help students learn to think critically and act with compassion in a joyful, supportive community, Westside is a place where intellect and heart thrive side by side. Since its founding in 1981, the school has empowered students to meet challenges with imagination and resilience. Families describe Westside as “the school we didn’t know we needed,” a warm and welcoming environment defined by respect, belonging, and genuine partnership among teachers, students, and families. Reporting to the new Head of School, Dr. Daryl Wright, the Middle School Division Head oversees all aspects of the program for grades 5–8, collaborating with faculty and staff to guide approximately 150 students through a formative stage of growth. The Division Head joins a collegial Educational Leadership...

SUMMARY Founded in 1924 and inspired by John Dewey’s philosophy of progressive education, The Bush School is Seattle’s only independent K-12 school, serving 745 students. The mission of The Bush School is to spark in students of diverse backgrounds and talents a passion for learning, accomplishment, and contribution to their communities. For over 100 years, Bush has been grounded in the educational philosophy that “students learn best by doing.” Across two incredible campuses – one in the historic Washington Park neighborhood of east-central Seattle and another in the Methow Valley on the eastern slopes of the North Cascades – Bush students engage with challenging and robust academic programs and solve complex problems in the classroom and beyond through a variety of experiential learning opportunities. As a result of these experiences, students learn how to make an impact on their community that is meaningful and enduring. The Bush...