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Washington, DC, USA
Head of School Georgetown Day School Washington, D.C.   Georgetown Day School – one of the nation’s most respected independent schools, recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and progressive education – seeks a mission-aligned, intellectually nimble, and community-focused leader to serve as its next Head of School beginning in the summer of 2026. Founded in 1945 as the first racially integrated school in Washington, D.C., GDS was established as a school where children from across the Washington area could learn together in diverse groups, be joyful in their learning, and aspire to have a meaningful impact locally, nationally, and globally. This founding vision remains at the heart of the School's identity and purpose today.   The next Head will inherit a thriving school shaped by a dedicated faculty and staff, engaged students and families, and a passionate alumni community. The School has a strong foundation and is...
Head of School / President
Newport Beach, CA, USA
Sage Hill School seeks a strategic and collaborative leader to serve as its next Director of College Counseling. Since its founding in 2000, Sage Hill has experienced remarkable growth and success, rightfully earning a reputation as the leading independent school in Orange County. The next Director will succeed the 13-year-long leadership of their predecessor and will inherit a strong and stable team. The Director will also join Sage Hill at a critical and exciting moment, as the School prepares for the opening of a new Middle School in August 2026. As part of this expansion, the Director will serve as a visionary leader for Sage Hill’s college counseling strategy in a 7-12 environment. Sage Hill is relatively young and nimble, and that agility extends to a college counseling office unafraid to pivot, iterate, and test new approaches on the cutting edge of college counseling. This leader must resonate with that dual approach of high quality and high innovation, and a commitment to...
Student Life & Athletics
Salisbury, CT, USA
The Hotchkiss School (Hotchkiss or the School), one of the top independent schools in the country, s eeks an inspiring, humble, and strategic leader to join its community in the summer of 2026 as the next Head of School (Head). Founded in 1891 and located on 827 acres in Lakeville, Connecticut, Hotchkiss has long been a beacon of academic excellence and transformative education. Today, it serves approximately 600 students in grades 9 through 12, including post-graduates, representing 31 countries and 34 U.S. states. With 96 percent of students boarding and a deeply engaged faculty, Hotchkiss offers a richly immersive educational experience. The School prides itself on small, interactive classes—averaging just 12 students—delivered by a faculty in which 72 percent hold advanced degrees and all are actively involved in student life. Hotchkiss is a school that celebrates its traditions while embracing innovation. Under the leadership of Craig Bradley (2016–2026), the...
Head of School / President
Albany, NY, USA
Albany Academy ("the Academy") is seeking a visionary, community-oriented head of school to lead this prestigious independent institution into the future. The successful candidate will be tasked with upholding academic excellence while fostering a culture that values both community spirit and individual student development. The ideal applicant should possess a proven track record as an inspiring leader and adept fundraiser, with experience in aligning diverse stakeholders around a shared vision within complex institutional environments. For over two centuries, Albany Academy has been a beacon of academic achievement, character development, and personal growth. It has rightfully earned its reputation as the Capital Region's premier – and sole – pre-K to post-graduate independent, college preparatory day school. The Academy's current structure, resulting from the merger of two single-sex schools, offers an innovative educational model. Students experience co-educational learning...
Head of School / President
New York, NY, USA
Search for the Executive Director The Academy for Teachers New York, New York The Academy for Teachers (or ‘The Academy'), a not-for-profit organization that improves education by cultivating a culture of prestige and intellectual joy for teachers, seeks a visionary and results-oriented leader to serve as its next executive director. The Academy was founded in 2011 to honor and support teachers as respected professionals. Specifically, the Academy provides teachers from public, charter, and private schools in the New York City metro area with professional development of the highest quality; organizes special events and activities that bring public, charter, and private school teachers together in community; and supports new teachers with mentoring and workshops led by experienced veteran teachers who are "Fellows" of The Academy. As it approaches its fifteenth anniversary, The Academy is considered the gold standard in professional development in New York City and has...
Head of School / President