Waterford School, Head of Lower School

Waterford School is seeking it's next Head of Lower School to begin July of 2026.

Waterford School’s Mission to provide “a world-class liberal arts education that stimulates intellect, ignites passion, and shapes character,” is as evident today as it was when the school was founded in 1981. Inspired by this clarity of purpose, the Waterford community holds itself to the highest expectation to live by their Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Curiosity, Responsibility, and Caring. This close alignment between what the school says and what it practices sets Waterford apart as a leader in academic excellence, character development, and a distinctively unified and aspirational community.

Waterford’s Lower School provides a foundational experience, where young learners in grades PK-5 are nurtured by passionate teachers to cultivate and sustain a sense of wonder that facilitates a lifelong love of learning. The Lower School spans pre-school to fifth grade, and includes the mission aligned, liberal arts focus on core academic subjects, as well as rich offerings in the visual and performing arts, including ballet, vocal and instrumental instruction, dance and drama, and drawing and design.

See Position Statement below for all details and application information.

Position Statement - Waterford School, Head of Lower School 

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