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Westside School, an independent preschool–8th grade school in West Seattle, is seeking a highly relational, student-centered leader to serve as its next Middle School Division Head. Guided by its mission to help students learn to think critically and act with compassion in a joyful, supportive community, Westside is a place where intellect and heart thrive side by side. Since its founding in 1981, the school has empowered students to meet challenges with imagination and resilience. Families describe Westside as “the school we didn’t know we needed,” a warm and welcoming environment defined by respect, belonging, and genuine partnership among teachers, students, and families. Reporting to the new Head of School, Dr. Daryl Wright, the Middle School Division Head oversees all aspects of the program for grades 5–8, collaborating with faculty and staff to guide approximately 150 students through a formative stage of growth. The Division Head joins a collegial Educational Leadership...

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...

The Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) plays a pivotal role in advancing this mission by providing strategic leadership and oversight for all aspects of the school’s revenue generation, community engagement, and external relations. A member of the Senior Leadership Team and reporting directly to the Head of School, the CAO leads an integrated Advancement team encompassing Development, Enrollment Management, Marketing, and Community Engagement. The CAO serves as a key strategic partner to the Head of School in shaping and sustaining the school’s financial health and reputation. This role is responsible for driving tuition revenue through effective enrollment management, building philanthropic support through annual giving and capital campaigns, and enhancing the school’s visibility and connection with its community through strategic marketing and communications. The CAO leads a talented team that includes directors and staff in development, enrollment, marketing, and...

The French American School of Puget Sound (FASPS) seeks its next Head of School to lead a thriving, multicultural community of 430+ students from 60+ countries. Serving children 18 months–Grade 8, FASPS blends the best of French and American curricula to inspire the next generation of global citizens. The new Head will guide the school through exciting growth, including the construction of a new Upper Elementary/Middle School campus in Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood and an ambitious capital campaign. Fluency in French and English and expertise in bilingual education are essential. Applications due October 3, 2025.  You will find more information, including contact information for search consultants Joan Beauregard and Lisa Lyle, at Educators Collaborative. 

Yellow Wood Academy, currently located in Mercer Island, WA, is hiring a Head of School to begin July 1, 2025, to take over from our current Executive Director, Jed Miley. The school has evolved significantly from a tutoring center to a school in its 30 years, and the top leadership position continues to evolve along with it. The Head of School at Yellow Wood oversees the school's ongoing operations, hires and supports its employees, manages its annual budget, and keeps an eye on the future through strategic planning and visioning. Initial annual base compensation will include benefits and a salary between $190,000 and $250,000. First and foremost, successful candidates must embrace Yellow Wood's mission and values, including demonstrated commitment to special education. The four primary areas of responsibility for the role include Educational Program Management, Board Relations, Operations and Financial Oversight, and Community Engagement. Yellow Wood's next leader has an exciting...