French American School of Puget Sound, Assistant Head of School

Educators Collaborative is honored to partner with The French American School of Puget Sound in the search for a newly-created position, Assistant Head of School.   

About the school

Founded in 1995, The French American School of Puget Sound (FASPS) has been a pioneer in providing a unique bilingual learning experience that integrates the best of both the French and American educational systems. Serving students from 18 months through Middle School, FASPS' commitment to fostering the next generation of global citizens is reflected in its harmonized bilingual program, where students not only achieve fluency in French and English but also gain a profound understanding of and appreciation for diverse cultures.  At FASPS, bilingualism is not just an advantage but a norm in many countries, providing economic, cognitive, health, social, and cultural benefits. FASPS' approach to bilingual education begins at an early age, with students as young as 18 months old welcomed into a nurturing and stimulating environment that sets the foundation for a lifetime of learning.  

Thirty years after its founding, The French American School of Puget Sound (FASPS) is embarking on an exciting new chapter with the establishment of a brand-new campus in Seattle. The overwhelming success and popularity of the FASPS program have necessitated expansion beyond the current Mercer Island location, prompting the creation of multiple hubs to cater to the diverse and growing community.

The newly created position of Assistant Head of School will participate in an exciting period of physical and programmatic growth as the school explores the possibility of growing to include high school and adopting the IB program.  

OUR MISSION | NOTRE MISSION:
What We Do: We challenge students to excel academically and thrive in French, American, and international cultures.
Nous formons nos élèves à exceller académiquement et à s'épanouir dans un environnement multiculturel français, américain et international.
 
OUR VISION | NOTRE OBJECTIF A LONG TERME:
Why We Do It: To inspire the next generation of global citizens to learn, understand, and act wisely in a multicultural world.
Inciter une prochaine génération de citoyens universels à apprendre, comprendre et agir intelligemment dans un monde multiculturel.
 
OUR CORE VALUES | NOS VALEURS FONDAMENTALES:
What Guides Our Work and Shapes Our Students' Educational Experience: 
Excellence | Integrity | Cultural Agility | Community
Excellence | Intégrité | Agilité Culturelle | Communauté

About the position

The appointed Assistant Head of School will start on July 1, 2025.  

Candidates should be fully bilingual and have knowledge of or experience with the International Baccalaureate program is highly desired.  See full job description https://www.educatorscollaborative.com/clients/assistant-head-of-school-search-for-french-american-school-of-puget-sound/ 

Pay Range:      $180,000-$200,000

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY 
French American School of Puget Sound (FASPS) does not discriminate on any basis that is protected under federal, state or municipal law. This non-discrimination policy applies to all areas of student concerns (such as admissions, athletics, educational policies, financial aid, and or other school-administered programs) as well as to all areas of employment matters (such as hiring, compensation, evaluations, discipline, promotion, and termination). FASPS is an Equal Opportunity Employers (EOE). 

Application Materials:
Interested candidates should submit the following materials in a single merged document, in the following order by January 31, 2025:
●    EC Candidate Summary Sheet (Contact a consultant, below, for this document) 
●    Letter of Interest, addressed to the French American School of Puget Sound's Search Committee, in both French and English
●    Current résumé
●    Statement of Educational Leadership philosophy, in both French and English
●    Contact information for five professional references with name, relationship, phone number, and email address of each (references will not be contacted without the candidate's permission) 
●    EC Disclosure Form (Contact a consultant, below, for this document)

Contact Information:
Joan Beauregard, Partner, Educators Collaborative
jbeauregard@educatorscollaborative.com

Pilar Cabeza de Vaca, Partner, Educators Collaborative
pcabezadevaca@educatorscollaborative.com

https://www.educatorscollaborative.com/clients/assistant-head-of-school-search-for-french-american-school-of-puget-sound/

https://www.fasps.org