34 operations jobs found

The Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) promotes the mission, standards, and policies of the School and provides leadership as these evolve and are evaluated. The DFO works strategically with the Head of School and Board of Trustees in managing the School’s resources prudently and safeguarding the School’s assets, ensuring the financial viability of the School for future generations. The DFO performs professional accounting work involving compilation, consolidation and analysis of financial data and establishes appropriate financial controls and procedures. The DFO maintains and fosters high ethical standards, integrity and respect for the school community in the conduct of the school’s business. The DFO provides leadership and management of the School’s operating budget and finances and is responsible for the supervision, coordination, and administration of all aspects of the School’s Business Office. This position reports to the Head of School, is a member of the...

THE OPPORTUNITY Kents Hill is on a remarkable trajectory. Under the leadership of Head of School Dr. Molly MacKean, the school is embracing a 200-year-old legacy and accelerating a bold and exciting vision for the future. Kents Hill is reshaping not only what it teaches but how, where, and when. The school is reimagining spaces to bring creativity, innovation, and collaboration to life, as well as rethinking how the school can use time throughout the entire calendar year to foster growth. Kents Hill is leaning into this moment with imagination and resolve. A forthcoming comprehensive campaign—significantly larger than any the school’s history—will depend on a strong, growing Kents Hill Fund that sustains the school’s operating budget, expands access, and underwrites the excellence of the Kents Hill experience. The Director of the Kents Hill Fund will be a central partner in making that possible. As Director of the Kents Hill Fund, you will be...

Director of Major and Planned Giving Kents Hill School • Kents Hill, Maine THE OPPORTUNITY Kents Hill is on a remarkable trajectory. Under the leadership of Head of School Dr. Molly MacKean, the school is embracing a 200-year-old legacy and accelerating a bold and exciting vision for the future. Kents Hill is reshaping not only what it teaches but how, where, and when. The school is reimagining spaces to bring creativity, innovation, and collaboration to life, as well as rethinking how the school can use time throughout the entire calendar year to foster growth.   Kents Hill is leaning into this moment with imagination and resolve. A forthcoming comprehensive campaign—significantly larger than any in the school’s history—will fuel this vision and expand access, programs, and facilities for generations to come. The Director of Major and Planned Giving will be a central partner in making that possible.   As Director of Major and...

SUMMARY Founded in 1981 as the first Mandarin immersion school in the United States, the Chinese American International School (CAIS) educates 571 students age two through 8th grade. Over the last four decades, CAIS has been recognized globally as a leader in bilingual education and an innovator for its commitment to immersive, cultural education through the study of language. CAIS is “a safe place to tinker and try,” with deep support for educators who lead with curiosity and vision and a culture that values creativity, risk-taking, and collaboration.  Within the middle school, students in grades 6–8 study an intellectually challenging, competency-based curriculum that includes math, science, design technology, English language arts, social studies, Chinese language arts and social studies, music, studio art, and physical education. With the upcoming retirement of the current middle school director, who has been at CAIS since 2014, the school now...

SUMMARY Founded in 1924 and inspired by John Dewey’s philosophy of progressive education, The Bush School is Seattle’s only independent K-12 school, serving 745 students. The mission of The Bush School is to spark in students of diverse backgrounds and talents a passion for learning, accomplishment, and contribution to their communities. For over 100 years, Bush has been grounded in the educational philosophy that “students learn best by doing.” Across two incredible campuses – one in the historic Washington Park neighborhood of east-central Seattle and another in the Methow Valley on the eastern slopes of the North Cascades – Bush students engage with challenging and robust academic programs and solve complex problems in the classroom and beyond through a variety of experiential learning opportunities. As a result of these experiences, students learn how to make an impact on their community that is meaningful and enduring. The Bush...

Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, located in Newton, Massachusetts, is seeking an experienced, energetic, strategically oriented collaborative professional with exceptional financial and analytical skills and deep-rooted experience in business and finance matters for the position of Chief Financial Officer. The CFO monitors and is responsible for leadership of both day-to-day business operations and enabling Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart to achieve long-term strategic goals. The position reports directly to Jessica Hooper P’28, Head of School. To learn more about NCDS please visit www.newtonsh.org Founded in 1880, Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic, Independent, preparatory day school for girls in grades 5 – 12. Newton Country Day is dedicated to innovation, continually revitalizing our academic and cocurricular programs to empower young women to act with integrity, think critically, analyze deeply, communicate...

Dublin School has engaged DovetailED to facilitate the search for a new Director of Advancement . This person will be a member of a veteran, nine-person Leadership Team, reporting to the Head of School, and will follow the twenty-five year tenure of Erika Rogers. The nine-person Leadership Team of Dublin’s senior administrators meets weekly. This group includes the Head of School, the Executive Assistant to the Head, Director of Enrollment Management, the Associate Head for Academics, the Director of Advancement, the Dean of Faculty, the Athletic Director, the Dean of Students and Belonging, and the Director of Finance and Operations. The new director will be someone who deeply appreciates the mission of this small, intimate school in a stunning location and will enthusiastically promote all Dublin has to offer in broad and creative ways.

Welcome to Your Next Village The Waldorf School of Baltimore (WSB) is more than a school; it is a thriving village of teachers, parents, and children learning and growing together. Here, education is an art form, community is a way of life, and childhood is cherished as a sacred time of wonder and possibility. We are seeking a warm, visionary, and relationship-centered Executive Director to guide our next chapter with purpose, creativity, and heart. The ideal candidate will bring strategic insight and authentic warmth, leading the school in a mindful evolution that strengthens its position as one of the top private school experiences in the greater Baltimore area. If you are inspired by meaningful connection, purposeful leadership, and the joy of shaping a thriving community, we invite you to join us at the Waldorf School of Baltimore. About the Waldorf School of Baltimore Founded in 1971, the Waldorf School of Baltimore is an independent, coeducational day...

Cardinal Gibbons High School seeks an inspiring, collaborative, and mission-driven Principal to lead a thriving Catholic college-preparatory community of over 1,600 students beginning in the 2026-27 school year. The Principal will report to the Head of School and serve as the school’s chief academic and formational leader, advancing a culture of excellence, belonging, and purpose where students are known, seen, and challenged to grow. Mission and Vision Mission-Rooted Leadership:  Lead and serve in alignment with Cardinal Gibbons’ mission — forming students in faith, service, and leadership. Model a leadership style that integrates intellectual, moral, and spiritual formation in a way that is both authentically Catholic and deeply human. Purposeful Education:  Inspire a learning environment where academic rigor, creativity, and character development work together to prepare students for college, for life, and for a lifetime of service to...

Assistant Head of School for Student Life The Taft School – Watertown, Connecticut Start Date: July 01, 2026 Posting Date: November 01, 2025 Position Type: Full-Time, 12-Month The Search The Taft School (Taft), one of the nation’s premier college-preparatory boarding schools, seeks a strategic and student-centered leader to serve as its next Assistant Head of School for Student Life. This senior leadership role is a distinctive opportunity for an experienced educator to lead and empower a team of professionals in shaping a comprehensive student life program that reflects Taft’s core values—learn deeply, build purpose, serve generously, pursue excellence, lead with courage and support students in developing the outcomes in Taft’s Portrait of a Learner. The Assistant Head will be both an architect and team leader, guiding the Student Life Team which includes Deans, Directors, and other student-facing colleagues to build systems and structures that...

Head of School Search led by IndySchool Consultancy The Head of School serves as Hebron Academy’s chief executive and educational leader, responsible for guiding the institution with integrity, vision, and a steadfast commitment to its mission. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the Head oversees all areas of school life including academics, finance, operations, and community engagement, ensuring that programs and practices reflect Hebron’s core values of excellence, character, and connection. This position requires strategic insight and a deep appreciation for the distinctive culture of a boarding and day school where relationships, trust, and personal growth are central to the experience. The next Head of School will lead Hebron at an important moment of progress and promise. The Academy enjoys renewed optimism, strengthened community spirit, and growing momentum across academics, athletics, and student life. The Head will have the opportunity to...

The Head of School serves as the school’s chief executive. Their responsibilities encompass both strategic and operational responsibilities to ensure the institutional health of the school. They lead through collaboration and relationship, which extends to the administrative team and faculty as well as the dedicated parent community. The Head of School ensures daily life embodies the vision and mission of The Grammar School (TGS), advances the goals of the Strategic Plan (in collaboration with the Board of Trustees), and serves as the primary spokesperson representing the school in the community.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Ensure the school’s mission is central to all aspects of TGS programming and embody and represent the mission of the school, including reflecting the principles of equity, justice, and the dignity of each individual. Work in partnership with the Board of Trustees to achieve goals set out...

Marin Academy (MA) stands at a threshold. Over the past seven years, MA’s disciplined endowment strategy has doubled the school's financial foundation from $15 million to $31 million. Vision 2030 and 2050's transformative campus plans move forward—a new aquatic center opens, housing for Penn Fellows takes shape, and conversations about the next phase pulse through leadership. The  MA Promise  has rewritten the school's commitment to access: free tuition for any admitted student whose family earns under $100,000 annually. After three decades of steady financial leadership that built this platform, MA prepares for its next chapter—not because something broke, but because everything MA has built now positions it to imagine more boldly.  The next Chief Financial Officer will join Marin Academy's Head of School, Travis Brownley, and the senior team as a creative partner in answering the question: What can this school become?  In a moment when...

Director of Middle School Columbus School for Girls (CSG) seeks a dynamic and visionary Director of Middle School to lead and inspire our community of students, faculty & staff, and families in grades 6–8. The Director of Middle School serves as a key member of the Senior Administrative Team and reports directly to the Head of School. The ideal candidate is an experienced educational leader who understands the developmental needs of middle school girls and is deeply committed to fostering a girl-centered environment of academic excellence, emotional wellbeing, profound belonging and joyful learning. About Columbus School for Girls Columbus School for Girls, established in 1898, is an independent, college-preparatory day school in Bexley, Ohio, serving students from preschool through grade 12. Grounded in our mission to empower girls to discover their distinct potential as learners and leaders, CSG provides an exceptional academic experience intentionally designed...

Georgetown Day School (GDS) – one of the nation’s most respected independent schools, recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and progressive education – seeks an experienced and sophisticated finance and administrative leader to serve as its next Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The School’s financial position is strong and steady, and the new CFO will inherit a team dedicated to building on this foundational strength to ensure best-in-class financial stewardship and clear, efficient systems across the institution. The new CFO will also have the exciting opportunity to partner with a new Head of School, slated to begin in fall 2026, to help lead GDS into its next chapter.  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...

Background A 150-acre campus in the foothills of Claremont, California—on the front porch of Los Angeles and part of the Pacific Rim. A boarding and day high school (9-12) with a 100-year legacy of putting honor and moral courage above all else. A fully accredited museum of paleontology. A college placement record that includes 90% of each graduating class attending colleges and universities in the top 10% nationwide. A student body hailing from 10 states and 15 countries. A commitment to team sports, outdoor adventure, and participation in the arts. These attributes only begin to describe what makes Webb special. Founded in 1922 in the tradition of the best boarding schools of the eastern United States, Webb also embraces the adventurous spirit of California, where it thrives. Webb is a vibrant community of unbounded thinkers pushing to solve problems and growing as leaders. The Webb network of students, families, faculty, staff, alumni, and board members unite around...

Mission and Philosophy Oldfields School’s mission is to embrace each girl’s authentic self, educate through collaboration, empower the individual voice, and inspire confidence and continual growth, leading to a life of purpose. The school’s motto, Fortezza, Umilitade, e Largo Core— Courage, Humility, and Largeness of Heart — encapsulates the core values that define the Oldfields experience. These principles are the foundation of our school community, ensuring that every student is genuinely known, heard, and supported. Overview Oldfields School presents an unique opportunity for its new leader to engage in and advance the School’s mission, signature programs, and its aspirational vision to redefine a girls’ boarding and day school education in today’s ever-changing world, balancing innovation with the rich, time honored traditions of the School. Visitors to the School will experience something different about Oldfields School—its unpretentious nature and strong community...

Senior Director of Finance and Administration This role serves as a key strategic partner to the Executive Director, leadership team, and Board of Trustees in advancing the school’s mission and ensuring financial sustainability and operational excellence. The Senior Director of Finance and Administration is responsible for managing all aspects of the school’s financial health, including strategic stewardship of the school’s financial resources, day-to-day financial operations, longterm strategic planning, oversight of risk management and all fiduciary responsibilities. In addition, the Senior Director of Finance and Administration drives organizational growth and sustainability while overseeing a small, high performing team responsible for the school’s operations, including campus operations and safety, technology and data, business and development operations and human resources.

SUMMARY Founded in 1972 and located on an outstanding campus in Washington, D.C., The Field School serves approximately 370 students in grades 6-12. Field provides students with an inquiry-based curriculum encompassing organized “fields’’ of knowledge taught in an environment that stresses dialogue, analytic thinking, and larger lessons of how young people can grow to become generous, responsible, and self-knowing adults. Field has also just begun its most ambitious capital project to-date, a $20M campus expansion project that includes new athletics facilities, campus meeting spaces and classrooms, and a 15,000-sq. ft. THINK Studio. Field now seeks a director of technology to oversee all aspects of its technology program. The technology department is led by the director, includes a full-time IT specialist, and is supported by a D.C.-based MSP. The incoming director will lead ongoing improvements to the school’s technology infrastructure as the campus...

Introduction “We hold the door for each other.” At The Bement School, this phrase is more than a gesture—it’s a way of life. It reflects a community built on kindness, humility, and mutual respect, where every person is known and every voice matters. Founded in 1925, Bement is an independent coeducational day and boarding school serving children in kindergarten through grade 9, with boarding beginning in grade 3. Nestled between the Pocumtuck Range and the Deerfield River in the heart of Massachusetts’ Pioneer Valley, Bement is a joyful, close-knit community where curiosity is nurtured, hard work is celebrated, and happiness is part of the daily rhythm. Whether it’s kindergartners chasing butterflies or ninth graders diving into science experiments, students at Bement are encouraged to embrace new experiences and grow into confident, compassionate learners. Bement is a school of place and purpose. The historic Deerfield campus offers...