Searches in Progress for July
2011
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Founding
Head of School,
Palm Beach High School Foundation
Palm Beach, FL
The Palm Beach High School Educational Foundation is seeking a
founding Head of School to lead the opening of a new top-tier,
independent high school that will be unrivaled in its superior pedagogy,
participant-driven curricula, congenial learning environment, and
preeminent graduate placement. Extensive planning has already been
undertaken for this exciting initiative, including market research and
the identification of a facility for the new high school. The school is
tentatively scheduled to open with 75 students in 2011, growing to 240
students in grades 9-12 by 2015.
Search Status:
This is an expedited search. With the
school scheduled to open in September 2011, the Founding
Head will ideally begin work in early fall of 2010.
Prospective candidates should submit applications
ASAP.
The Summit Country Day School
Cincinnati, OH
Head of School
Head of Middle School
The Summit Country Day School is an independent,Catholic,
coeducational, college-preparatory school of more than 1,000 students in
preschool to grade 12. Founded in 1890 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de
Namur, The Summit has both a 24-acre campus in Hyde Park and a 16-acre
athletic complex nearby. The mission of The Summit Country Day School is
to challenge every student, faculty and staff member to share fully the
gifts that have been given to them by God; to grow in grace and wisdom;
to develop spiritually, academically, physically, socially, and
artistically; and to become people of character who value and improve
the world they inherit. The Summit carries on this mission through its
Educating for Character Program, in which each high school student
participates in a formalized servant leadership program that prepares
students in the formation of conscience for the 21st century.
Search Status:
Both searches are for July 2011. Our Opportunity Statements will be available
this fall.
President,
St. Aloysius School
New York, NY
Founded in 1940, St. Aloysius School is an innovative,
pre-kindergarten through eighth grade independent Catholic school in the
Jesuit tradition, located in Central Harlem. Dedicated to educating
inner city children at risk of never reaching their potential, the
school offers a comprehensive, academically challenging,
literature-based program that includes support of the family and the
whole child. The school's four-program educational structure – which
includes a pre-school, elementary school, and two single-gender middle
schools – serves 310 students on two campuses. All of St. Aloysius's
programs, which include extended day, summer school and summer camp, are
designed to address children's developmental, social, spiritual, and
educational needs.
Search Status:
The search is for July 2011. Our Opportunity Statement will be available this
fall.
Head of
School, Trinity Episcopal School
Charlotte, NC
Founded in 2000 with 102 students, Trinity Episcopal School now
enrolls 419 students in grades K-8. Trinity's curriculum encourages
students to think creatively and critically; its honor code holds them
to the highest standards of personal conduct; and its unique programs
and service learning partnerships "provide lessons that light the way to
a noble, productive and Godly life."; Trinity's modern facilities are
situated on a 4.1-acre urban campus. In an innovative partnership with
city agencies, Trinity Episcopal School is actively engaged in the
development of Alexander Street Park, a four-acre play space that will
provide tennis courts, basketball courts, a soccer field, a picnic
pavilion, a playground, and walking trails for use by Trinity and the 31
surrounding neighborhoods.
Search Status:
The search is for July 2011. Our Opportunity Statement will be available
later this summer.
Head of
School, Princeton Charter School
Princeton, NJ
Guided by the belief that students' early years are "a precious
resource not to be squandered," Princeton Charter School offers a
rigorous K-8 curriculum focused on mastery of core knowledge and skills
within an environment that affirms academic achievement as the best path
to developing genuine self-esteem. Launched in 1997 with 72 students in grades 4-6, it has grown to serve more
than 340 students in grades K-8. Admission is by lottery, and long
waiting lists are common. PCS was designated a 2007 National Charter
School of the Year in 2007 by the Center for Education Reform, and has
been named a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education and
a Charter School of Distinction by the New Jersey Department of
Education. In 2002, it became the first charter school in the nation to
receive accreditation from the American Academy for Liberal Education.
An independent public school governed by a Board of Trustees, PCS has
enjoyed generous support from the local community. This spring, Princeton Charter School opened its
$5.8 million campus center, completing an ambitious master plan.
Search Status:
The search is for July 2011. Our Opportunity Statement will be available
in late September.
Principal,
Providence High School
Burbank, CA
Providence High School is a Catholic, accredited, nationally
recognized college preparatory school for 450 young men and women.
Founded by the Sisters of Providence in 1955, the school is located in
the San Fernando Valley, serving the greater Los Angeles area. The
school's goal is to develop each student to his or her fullest potential
as a leader and a responsible citizen of the world, imbued with a strong
set of moral values, a sense of service, and a love of learning. Women
religious and lay men and women comprise the 30-member full-time
faculty. The average class size is 24 students.
Search Status:
The application deadline is October 7. Our Opportunity Statement will be available
in September.
Head of School, Temple Beth Am Day School
Miami, FL
Temple Beth Am Day School, early childhood through the elementary
grades, is an integral part of the Temple Beth Am community. The school
integrates the teaching of Judaism in the daily living and learning
experiences of its students. The mission of the school, in partnership
with its families, is to endow students with a lifelong love of
learning, a healthy self-image and a strong and positive commitment to
Judaism. Temple Beth Am Day School provides quality educational programs
and excellence in general studies and Judaic studies in order to develop
the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes that will enable each
student to grow academically, emotionally, spiritually and Jewishly. The
school serves more than 400 students, infants to grade 5, and more than
100 children in its summer program.
Search Status:
The application deadline is October 4.
Head of
School,
Claremont Preparatory School
New York, NY
Located in the heart of Lower Manhattan, the financial capital of the world and New York's fastest-growing
residential neighborhood, Claremont Preparatory School is the first
independent nonsectarian school below Canal Street. Founded in 2005, it currently
accommodates 800 students, grades Prekindergarten-10, and will be
expanding to an eventual capacity of 1,600 students with the addition of a High
School that was launched in 2009. Claremont Prep is owned and operated by MetSchools,
based in Manhattan. Founder, President, and CEO Michael Koffler presides
over nine for-profit schools, each with its own identity and mission.
Search Status:
The
application deadline is September 20, 2010.
President, Loyola School
New York, NY
Loyola School enrolls just over 200 students in grades 9-12. Founded in 1900 by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), Loyola is situated in New York City at the corner of Park Avenue and East 83rd Street, steps away from the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Central Park.
Loyola offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum that results in placements at the most competitive higher
education institutions. The school provides an education that is marked
by individual attention, inspired by the Jesuit goal to be "women and
men for others." In the Jesuit tradition, Loyola places the highest
value on the care and concern for the whole person.
Search Status:
The application deadline is September 30,
2010.
Head
of School, Park
Tudor School
Indianapolis, IN
Park Tudor School is an independent, coeducational, college
preparatory day school for more than 980 students in
prekindergarten through grade 12. The school was established in 1970 by
a merger of Tudor Hall School for girls (1902) and Park School for boys
(1914). Located in northeast Indianapolis, the 55-acre campus features
four academic buildings containing three libraries, nine computer labs,
the Ruth Lilly Science Center, and the 425-seat Ayres Auditorium; Clowes
Commons dining facility; three gymnasiums with a fitness deck and
suspended running track; and Foster Hall, a small conference and special
events center. The school offers a rigorous academic curriculum that includes the Global Scholars Program, Park Tudor’s
own adaptation of the IB/AP programs for highly able and motivated students, complemented by a cocurricular program of organizations and clubs, fine
arts, and athletics. The school offers more than $2.5 million annually
in financial aid.
Search Status:
The application deadline is September
1, 2010.
Head
of School, The
Walker School
Marietta, GA
Founded in 1957, The Walker School is a nonprofit, nonsectarian,
independent, coeducational day school serving nearly 1,100 students in
Prekindergarten through grade 12. The school's mission is to
"provide an excellent college-preparatory education in a nurturing
environment that values personal integrity, that prizes creativity, and
that inspires the lifelong love of learning." The school serves average
to superior students. Walker recently completed an $11.5 million
building program that significantly enhanced the school's academic and
athletic facilities.
Search Status:
The application deadline is August 30,
2010.
Head
of School, Tuxedo
Park School
Tuxedo Park, NY
Founded in 1900, Tuxedo Park School is one of the oldest schools in
the nation specializing in elementary education. Small by design, the
school serves 225 students in pre-Kindergarten through grade 9. Located
in the charming and historic community of Tuxedo Park in Orange County,
just 40 miles from Manhattan, the school aspires to teach students to
become lifelong learners and thoughtful, productive citizens.
Search Status:
The application deadline is September
16, 2010.
Head of School, Phoenix Country Day School
Paradise Valley, AZ
Celebrating its fiftieth anniversary next year, Phoenix Country Day
School is a nonsectarian
college-preparatory school with an enrollment of 700 in pre-kindergarten
through grade 12. PCDS prepares promising students to become responsible
leaders and lifelong learners through an education that emphasizes
intellectual engagement, independence, collaboration, creativity, and
integrity. A rigorous liberal-arts curriculum prepares graduates for
admission to the nation’s top colleges and universities. The
student-faculty ratio at Phoenix Country Day School is 9 to 1. Extensive
facilities on the 40-acre campus include a fully integrated computer
infrastructure; modern science labs; art studios and a music building; a
gymnasium, swimming pools, tennis courts, athletic fields, and outdoor
play areas.
Search Status:
The
application deadline is September 7, 2010.
Upper
School Principal, The Kinkaid School
Houston, Texas
The oldest independent coeducational school in Houston, The Kinkaid
School was founded in 1906. It is a nonsectarian college preparatory day
school, enrolling a total of 1,362 boys and girls in grades PK-12. With
approximately 550 students in the Upper School, Kinkaid offers a
rigorous academic program and a full slate of athletic and other
extracurricular opportunities. For three weeks in January, Interim Term
provides Upper School students a selection of elective courses, foreign
study opportunities, community service, cultural programs, and, for
seniors, a variety of professional career internships.
Search Status:
The application deadline is September
29, 2010.
Head of School, Berkeley Preparatory School
Tampa, FL
Berkeley Preparatory School was established in 1960 in affiliation
with the Episcopal Church by Tampa Bay area families seeking an
alternative to sending their children to boarding schools. Today,
Berkeley Prep offers 1,200 students in grades PK-12 a balanced
curriculum of academics and arts, clubs and activities, competitive
sports and community service. A diverse student population brings many
cultures together, fostering the sharing of traditions in a safe forum.
The International Studies program provides students with a unique
opportunity to experience other cultures and lifestyles around the
world. Berkeley’s 77-acre campus in suburban Tampa includes two
libraries, 62 classrooms, a science wing, a 634-seat performing arts
theater, a fine arts center, an outdoor environmental classroom and
extensive athletic facilities. More than 80 percent of students
participate in the athletic program, which includes 16 sports and 60
teams. The 136-member Class of 2009 included three National Merit
Finalists. Ninety percent of the class qualified for the Florida Bright
Futures Scholarship Program, and 63 percent of the class is attending an
out-of-state college or university. The school’s vision: Berkeley puts
people in the world who make a positive difference.
Search Status:
The application deadline was August 23, 2010.
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