Connelly School of the Holy Child | Head of School
- DovetailED Talent Sourcing
- Potomac, MD, USA
- 11/25/2025
Job Description
Connelly School of the Holy Child invites an exceptional educational leader to serve as Head of School, a visionary who will steward the institution through a pivotal moment of growth and opportunity. With rising enrollment, strengthening academic distinction, an energized community, and an engaged Board of Trustees, this leadership role offers the chance to advance bold educational innovation while deepening the school’s foundational Holy Child mission and financial position. We seek a decisive, authentic leader whose passion for academic excellence, grounded in the joy of learning, will position Holy Child for continued prominence in the competitive Washington, D.C. independent school landscape.
The next Head of School will inherit a thriving school culture built on engaging and caring teachers, small class sizes that enable individualized attention, an all-girls Catholic education experience, meaningful co-curricular opportunities, and a community that lives by the motto “Actions Not Words.” With approximately 350 students, Holy Child offers an intimate learning environment where every girl is known, valued, and challenged to reach her full potential.
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