The Madeira School, a highly-regarded, girls' boarding and day school in McLean, Virginia, is seeking a collaborative, engaging, and innovative leader to join them as the inaugural Director of Belonging and Global Education. Serving 340 students in grades 9–12, Madeira is where young people gain confidence, courage, and real-world experience so that they can thrive in today's ever evolving world. Reporting to Head of School, Christina Kyong, the Director of Belonging will join a new era of growth and evolution at Madeira. An integral part of the Senior Administrative team, the Director will work across all constituencies of the School to develop, implement, and nurture a comprehensive DEIB strategic plan that aligns with Madeira's mission and values. Madeira is seeking a skilled leader with demonstrable experience in building and growing DEIB programming. The School aims to make significant and impactful progress in this area while recognizing that lasting change does not happen overnight.
Application Materials:
Interested candidates should submit the following materials confidentially as a single PDF file:
•A cover letter indicating the candidate's particular interest in and qualifications for the position
•A current résumé
•A statement of educational philosophy
•The names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of five references, including at least two recent supervisors. References should speak to the applicant's ability to be an effective educator and administrator and to work collaboratively and collegially with adults, including trustees (references will be contacted only with the candidate's permission).
Apply online at: https://www.strategenius.org/opportunity-madeira-director-belonging-global-education
Contact Information:
Julie at StratéGenius
julie@strategenius.org
415-881-7105
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