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Lihue, HI, USA
SUMMARY Located on a 38-acre campus in Līhu‘e, Island School enrolls 488 students in grades PK-12 and offers a traditional well-rounded private school structure while providing an unrivaled, yet unpretentious college-preparatory educational experience for families on the island of Kaua‘i. The student body represents communities from across the island, from as far north as Hā‘ena to as far west as Kekaha. They work hard for their academic achievement and to fulfill their promise. In accordance with our mission, we strive to guide our students with an education that is not only rich in academic content, skill development, the arts, athletics and wellness, but also deeply rooted in place, as well as the Hawaiian values of ho‘ihi (respect), kūlia i ka nu‘u (striving for the summit), kuleana (personal responsibility), ‘ike loa (learning and wisdom), pa’ahana (hardworking), lōkahi (teamwork and collaboration), ho‘omau (perseverance),...
Admissions & Relations
Portland, OR, USA
SUMMARY As Portland’s longest-established language immersion school and the only International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in Portland for preschool through eighth grade, French International School of Oregon educates students from a global perspective, preparing them to engage with inclusivity, achieve with integrity, and excel with distinction. French International has always been a school that embraces change and transformation in order to provide a unique experience for its students, and school leaders have spent the last 47 years developing and delivering an exceptional educational program. French International attracts the best educators from across the globe, who combine language immersion with the IB framework to nurture a global mindset, provide foundational skills for lifelong success, and enable children to navigate the world with empathy and curiosity. The past few years have been ones of marked growth and evolution for the school, with enrollment at an...
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San Diego, CA, USA
SUMMARY In the heart of San Diego is a nationally acclaimed independent school brimming with energy, determination, and vision. Each day, over 1,300 students from JK through grade 12, along with hundreds of faculty and staff, arrive at one of the two outstanding and iconic campuses of Francis Parker School, which was founded in 1912. The historic Mission Hills Campus houses the lower school division, while the recently remodeled Linda Vista Campus contains the middle and upper school divisions that feature some amazing new facilities. The director of instructional technology and information systems reports to the assistant head of school for JK-12 strategic initiatives.  The director serves as an active and full member of the Parker Leadership Team, which currently is a twelve-person body of school-wide administrators led by the head of school.  The technology department has eight members: the director of instructional technology and information systems, whose purview...
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
SUMMARY Located 20 miles north of LAX in the Santa Monica Mountains, Mirman School is a K-8 independent school dedicated to serving highly gifted children in a dynamic, intellectually stimulating environment. The school nurtures the unique needs of gifted learners through a comprehensive education that integrates academic, kinesthetic, and artistic development, while fostering a strong commitment to social-emotional learning and inclusivity. Students are encouraged to fully explore their talents and are empowered to become innovative problem-solvers and compassionate, thoughtful citizens in an ever-evolving world. Mirman School is seeking a human resources manager who is inspired by the school’s mission and core values of Responsibility, Integrity, Discovery, Empathy, and Resilience. As a key member of the business office team and reporting directly to the CFO, the HR manager oversees all HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance...
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Boston, MA, USA
SUMMARY In the heart of Boston, less than a mile from Fenway Park, is an outstanding independent school that has been educating girls for nearly 140 years. The leader in girls’ education in Boston since 1886, The Winsor School has a rich history and an important mission: to prepare young women to pursue their aspirations and contribute to the world. Winsor is a vibrant community of students, teachers, families and staff who value intellectual curiosity, authentic engagement and personal integrity. Winsor challenges its 475 students in grades 5 through 12 to lead lives of purpose as responsible, generous-minded women. The school boasts a spectacular indoor/outdoor campus with modern facilities, an enviable location, and a national reputation for academic excellence, top-notch arts and athletics programs, and a commitment to belonging, support, and personal growth. This summer, Winsor will welcome a new director of technology to oversee a mission-critical department...
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Las Vegas, NV, USA
SUMMARY Since 2000, The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain has been a beacon of New Excellence in Early Childhood through grade 8 independent school education in Southern Nevada. With a deep commitment to fostering students’ intellectual, social-emotional, and physical development, Dawson prepares the next generation of leaders and lifelong learners. The School employs exceptional faculty and staff who spark student curiosity, celebrate discovery, and inspire deep learning. To achieve this, Dawson embraces research-based best practices and emerging trends in innovation, technology, instructional design, and information services, ensuring students have the knowledge and skills necessary for an ever-changing world. The director of digital learning & technology provides the strategic vision, leadership, and hands-on management of Dawson’s technology systems, ensuring that academic and operational technology initiatives align with and support the...
Academic Leadership
Los Angeles, CA, USA
SUMMARY   Located 20 miles north of LAX in the Santa Monica Mountains, Mirman School is a K-8 independent school dedicated to serving highly gifted learners. With a mission to cultivate the boundless potential of its students, Mirman provides a challenging and enriching academic environment that fosters intellectual curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing rigorous academics with social-emotional learning, character development, and opportunities for hands-on, project- based exploration. Mirman’s curriculum is designed to meet the unique needs of highly gifted students, encouraging them to take intellectual risks, pursue their passions, and develop the skills necessary to become lifelong learners and leaders.   Technology and innovation are integral to the Mirman experience, with a significant emphasis on STEM, design thinking, and interdisciplinary learning. The school’s...
Academic Leadership
Culver City, CA, USA
SUMMARY Since 1970, Turning Point has been graduating students who are confident in their abilities, masterful in their achievements, and empathic in their worldview. Located in Culver City, CA, Turning Point serves approximately 300 students in preschool through 8th grade. The school’s “positive equation for achievement” is based on scientific research and positive psychology, and encompasses the intellectual, social, physical, ethical, and emotional elements that drive each student’s experience and growth from the very first day of preschool until eighth grade graduation. The school is committed to a program that produces talented, capable students who are not only ready to take on the challenges of high school, but are proud to have already made the world a better place. As a member of the senior leadership team, the director of finance and operations (DFO) oversees the school’s financial management, in addition to key operational areas:...
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San Francisco, CA, USA
SUMMARY The Bay School of San Francisco, founded in 2004, is a private, coeducational college preparatory school uniquely located in the Presidio, where nature and innovation intersect. Bay’s distinctive curriculum blends academic rigor with experiential learning, emphasizing depth over breadth through immersive three-week courses that encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and real-world application. With a commitment to developing well-rounded individuals, the school fosters intellectual confidence, ethical leadership, and a collaborative spirit. As a dynamic and inclusive community of 414 students, Bay prioritizes accessibility through an inclusive tuition model and significant financial aid offerings. The school’s beautifully renovated, historic campus supports its forward-thinking educational approach, creating an environment where students thrive. Bay is seeking a visionary director of admissions and strategy to lead its admissions department, guide...
Admissions & Relations
San Francisco, CA, USA
Lick-Wilmerding High School (LWHS) is a private school with public purpose, serving 560 students in grades 9-12 in San Francisco. Since its founding in 1895 as a vocational school, LWHS has built upon a long tradition of valuing and integrating the liberal arts, sciences, technical arts, visual arts and performing arts to offer a robust college-prep curriculum. Today, the LWHS curriculum is both a catalyst and a vehicle for civic engagement, and the Public Purpose Program offers students the opportunity to contribute their time, talent, and treasure through partnerships with community organizations. Students demonstrate an unparalleled commitment to their communities, the motivation to deeply explore their interests, and a desire to positively impact the lives of others. The chief financial and operations officer (CFOO) is a pivotal role at LWHS, and oversees all financial and operational aspects of the school, including budgeting, human resources, facilities, safety, dining,...
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San Francisco, CA, USA
SUMMARY Lick-Wilmerding High School is a private school with public purpose, serving 560 students in grades 9-12 in San Francisco. Since its founding in 1895 as a vocational school, Lick-Wilmerding High School has built upon a long tradition of valuing and integrating the liberal arts, sciences, technical arts, visual arts and performing arts to offer a robust college-prep curriculum. Today, the LWHS curriculum is both a catalyst and a vehicle for civic engagement, and the Public Purpose Program offers students the opportunity to contribute their time, talent, and treasure through partnerships with community organizations. Students demonstrate an unparalleled commitment to their communities, the motivation to deeply explore their interests, and a desire to positively impact the lives of others. The ideal dean of technology is a visionary and collaborative leader, responsible for overseeing all aspects of Lick-Wilmerding High School’s technology strategy and...
Operations
Shanghai, China
SUMMARY   Shanghai American School (SAS) stands as a premier English-language day school in Shanghai, serving expatriate families with a comprehensive American curriculum from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. As one of Shanghai's few independent, non-profit, coeducational institutions, SAS operates under the oversight of the Shanghai Civil Affairs Bureau and Education Commission, while being guided by a unique parent-led governance model-every SAS parent automatically becomes a member of the governing Association.   With two campuses located on opposite sides of Shanghai's Huangpu River-one in Pudong (the east side) and one in Puxi (the west side) offering complete pre-kindergarten to grade 12 programs, SAS has established itself as China's largest international school, home to over 2,900 students and 682 faculty and staff. Both high schools feature extensive AP offerings and the full IB diploma program, reflecting our commitment to academic excellence....
Academic Leadership
Palo Alto, CA, USA
SUMMARY   Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School, located in Palo Alto, California, is a thriving TK-8 independent school dedicated to academic excellence, Jewish living, and community responsibility. With a current enrollment of approximately 315 students, Hausner provides a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that nurtures intellectual curiosity, creativity, and ethical growth. The school's innovative curriculum integrates project-based learning, social-emotional learning (SEL), and Jewish values, ensuring students are well-prepared for the challenges of the modern world. Guided by its 2023-2028 Strategic Plan and the leadership of Rabbi Daniel Lehmann, Ph.D., Hausner is committed to promoting an environment of academic innovation, faculty collaboration, and joyful Jewish living.   The head of lower school will play a pivotal role in shaping the educational experience for students in grades TK-4. This newly revised leadership position will oversee...
Academic Leadership
New York, NY, USA
SUMMARY   Trinity School, located on the Upper West Side of New York City, is a premier, nationally ranked institution with over 300 years of history dedicated to excellence in education and service to its community. Serving just over 1,000 students, Trinity is a school where teacher-student engagement, interpersonal relationships, and palpable joy are not only easily observed but also unapologetically paramount.    To address the growing significance and complexity of the school's technology program over the past several years, Trinity has created a new executive role, a chief information officer (CIO), to begin in the spring or summer of 2025. The CIO will oversee a new division and lead the integration of three currently separate technology units at Trinity: information technology, data / systems, and educational technology. The IT unit is led by a director who in turn manages a team of six; the other two units are smaller but play an important role...
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San Francisco, CA, USA
SUMMARY   Located in the Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, Town School for Boys is a K-8 independent day school. Since its founding in 1939, Town School has been committed to providing a dynamic and engaging environment that suits the developmental learning needs of boys. Town School values academic excellence, respect for self and others, diversity and inclusivity, community service, and social-emotional development. There is also an expectation of continuous growth and improvement for all faculty and robust support for a wide range of professional development opportunities.   Town School is seeking a head of upper school (HUS) to begin in summer of 2025. In addition to supervising all grades 5-8 faculty, the HUS oversees two student-facing deans that also have some teaching responsibilities. An ideal candidate for the HUS will be a steady but warm leader–someone who can foster a positive and collaborative environment, but not shy away...
Academic Leadership
Los Angeles, CA, USA
SUMMARY   Oakwood School is a two-campus, K-12 coeducational day school in North Hollywood, California that opened its doors in 1951. Now with over 830 students in grades K-12, the school has remained faithful to its original mission ever since: to create a diverse educational environment where young people are partners with the adults; where preparing students for the future occurs by immersing them in the present; where joy and humor prevail alongside academic rigor; and where authentic relationships engage students with their teachers, one another, and the world around them.   With an operating budget of approximately $50M, Oakwood seeks a director of finance to oversee the finance department that includes three other dedicated professionals. The role requires hands-on management of the school's day-to-day finance operations, as well as a strategic approach to long-term financial planning. As Oakwood enters a multiyear chapter of three separate capital...
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