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University Liggett School | Head of School Search
Stepping into the role of Head of School at University Liggett School means leading a nationally respected institution with nearly 150 years of educational excellence and a community deeply committed to its future. This is not a mandate for sweeping change; it is an invitation to guide one of the Midwest’s most respected independent schools and help shape its next era of strength and innovation.
Formed through the merger of four predecessor institutions, University Liggett School stands as a distinguished testament to enduring excellence and has become a nationally recognized PreK-12 college preparatory school nestled in the heart of Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan. Here, tradition and innovation intersect, preparing students to thrive in an ever-changing world.
University Liggett School seeks a leader who embodies both the heart of an educator and the strategic acumen of an executive: someone who finds profound joy in the daily life of students and teachers while bringing the vision and financial discipline to elevate an already exceptional institution to new heights of excellence and impact.
Telluride Mountain School | Head of School Search
Telluride Mountain School stands at an important and promising juncture. This school has an exceptional legacy, a passionate community, and tremendous potential. The entire TMS community is deeply invested in the school’s future and ready to support a leader who can articulate the school’s value, galvanize stakeholders around a shared vision, and guide the institution toward sustainable growth while honoring its progressive roots.
The next Head of School will find a community eager for partnership, optimistic about the future, and committed to preserving what makes TMS special. At the same time, the next Head of will guide the school’s continued evolution by championing needed changes and engaging the community throughout the process. This is not a school requiring turnaround; it is a school seeking decisive, transparent leadership to navigate enrollment challenges, strengthen its market presence, and build on its considerable strengths.
The Head of School at TMS serves as the school’s chief storyteller, ambassador, and educational leader, working in partnership with the Board of Trustees to carry out the school’s mission and articulate its vision to all constituencies. The Head oversees the shaping of the school’s academic program and the quality of life in the school community, establishes an effective and collaborative leadership approach, and ensures that every element of school life reflects the principles of equity, justice, and human dignity.
Connelly School of the Holy Child | Head of School Search
Connelly School of the Holy Child seeks a new head of school to begin in the 2026-27 school year and has partnered with DovetailED to lead the process. Preliminary applications are now being accepted, with the full opportunity statement set to be released in mid-November.
If you'd like to submit a preliminary application package, please send your cover letter and resume to Zack Lehman at zack@dovetailedsourcing.com and Lynda Hamilton-Kirk at lynda@dovetailedsourcing.com. Applicants will have the chance to update their materials once the comprehensive position statement becomes available.
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       Foxcroft School | Assistant Head of SchoolFoxcroft seeks an Assistant Head of School to work in partnership with its newly installed Head of School, Dr. Lisa Kaenzig. Dr. Kaenzig spent more than twenty years as a college dean of women with a national reputation for her work with women leaders. 
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       The Emery/Weiner School | Assistant Head of SchoolThe Assistant Head of School is a key member of the senior leadership team, guiding the academic and co-curricular life of the school with a student-centered and community-minded approach. With reach across all divisions, departments, and programs, this leader champions the intellectual, artistic, and physical growth of students while fostering a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and inclusion. In partnership with the Head of School, faculty, and staff, the Assistant Head of School plays a central role in sustaining and advancing the school’s educational mission. They oversee the alignment and coherence of curriculum and pedagogy, cultivate a culture of professional excellence and learning among faculty, and support student success and well-being. A visible and approachable presence, the Assistant Head builds trust across constituencies, offers thoughtful guidance, and acts as a bridge between strategic vision and day-to-day implementation. 
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       Cheshire Academy | Dean of Enrollment ManagementCheshire Academy seeks a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as its inaugural Dean of Enrollment Management. This newly established role reflects the school’s commitment to a holistic, institution-wide approach to enrollment that goes beyond traditional admission functions. The Dean of Enrollment Management will provide senior-level leadership, guiding enrollment strategy across the institution and serving as a key member of the senior leadership team with broad cross-functional responsibilities. 
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       Khan Lab School | Lower School DirectorThe Lower School Director is a key member of Khan Lab School’s leadership team, reporting directly to the Executive Director and serving as a mastery-based learning visionary who inspires students and staff alike. This pivotal role combines academic and operational leadership with a passion for reimagining education, requiring a technically savvy, hands-on player-coach leader with proven experience as an academic leader in innovative school environments who actively supports both teachers and students through direct engagement—whether teaching a class, leading an advisory group, or conducting classroom observations. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional creative problem-solving skills and adaptability to develop personalized educational pathways, coupled with outstanding communication abilities to engage effectively with students, parents, and faculty. 
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       Khan Lab School | Senior Director of Finance and AdministrationThis 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, long-term strategic planning, oversight of risk management and all fiduciary responsibilities. 
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       The St. Paul's School | Lower School HeadAt The St. Paul’s Schools, the lower school hums with energy, curiosity and joy. In our halls, you hear giggles in the reading nook and curiosity around every corner. As an episcopal school, we merge an appetite for deep learning with a sense of wonder about the world. We ensure our students have a heartfelt concern for others and a confidence in their own abilities. Here, childhood is not rushed – it is celebrated. 
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       The Roeper School | Director of the Lower SchoolThe Director (Principal) of the Lower School is a member of the School Leadership Team and advances The Roeper School’s mission by leading and providing operational and academic oversight to the Lower School. The Director works under the guidance of the Head of School to implement and maintain an innovative, progressive, child-centered program for gifted learners. 
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       Castilleja School | Director of Enrollment ManagementCastilleja seeks an experienced and enthusiastic enrollment leader who will serve as a partner to the Head of School and advance the strong work of the existing Admission team, focusing on a strategic approach to recruitment and admission as the school prepares to increase enrollment in the coming years. The successful candidate will embrace the opportunities in a school culture that is dynamic, energetic, and innovative. Reporting to the Head of School, the Director of Enrollment Management is responsible for managing all facets of the admissions process in the school’s effort to attract and enroll a diverse and dynamic student population and mission-aligned families. The Director of Enrollment Management ensures the long-term health of the student body and broader alumnae base by coordinating the tracking of prospective students from applicant to enrollment and beyond (admission), the analysis of data that affect enrollment (research) and the marketing efforts to attract new families to the school. It is their responsibility to anticipate the threats and opportunities that can impact Castilleja’s short- and long-term institutional enrollment goals, which are determined in conjunction with the Head of School and the Strategic Enrollment Management Committee. 
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       York School | Director of Finance and OperationsThe 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. 
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       Forman School | Regional Director of AdmissionsThe Regional Director of Admissions leads student recruitment and enrollment efforts across Connecticut (including Day and District placement) and New York State, with a particular focus on the New York City area. As the school’s primary representative in the region, this individual cultivates strong relationships with families, feeder schools, educational consultants, alumni, and community partners to achieve annual enrollment goals. The role combines outreach, travel, event planning, and application review with a focus on delivering a highly personal, mission-driven admission experience. 
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       Saint Thomas' Episcopal School | Head of Lower SchoolSaint Thomas’ Episcopal School employs individuals who are committed to upholding our mission of forming honorable men and women through a classical education grounded in a Christ-centered worldview. All faculty are expected to understand and promote the mission, standards, and policies of the School. We are seeking a passionate and dependable Head of Lower School to join our team. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, overseeing the educational programs and day-to-day operations of the Lower School at Saint Thomas’ Episcopal. This position will require an individual who is able to handle a wide range of responsibilities, including administrative tasks. 
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       The Winchendon School | Director of Admissions or Director of Enrollment ManagementThe Director of Admissions or Director of Enrollment Management serves as a key member of the Enrollment Management team and is responsible for leading and executing a comprehensive admissions strategy to attract, engage, and enroll mission-appropriate students. Reporting to the Assistant Head of School for Enrollment and Advancement, the Director provides leadership to the admissions team, ensures operational excellence in all aspects of the admissions cycle, and serves as a passionate ambassador for The Winchendon School’s programs and values. The successful candidate will be a skilled operator, a strategic thinker, and a relationship-builder who brings strong networks with domestic and international educational consultants. They will have demonstrated success in international recruitment and in working with families seeking a school that offers robust support for students with neurodiverse learning profiles. 
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       Church Farm School | Director of DevelopmentThe Director of Development is a frontline fundraiser responsible for developing, refining, and implementing Church Farm School’s strategy for the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individuals making charitable gifts to the school. The Director of Development will oversee the annual fund, mid-level giving, society giving and engagement, and EITC/OSTC gifts under $5000. They will also lead development communications, specifically mailed solicitations, digital donor communications, and the buildout of a comprehensive stewardship strategy. 
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       York School | Director of PhilanthropyYork’s distinct mission is to inspire and prepare a diverse community of creative, independent thinkers. Through robust curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular programs, the School strives to produce globally-minded students who solve complex problems in their current and future communities using relevant 21st-century skills. 
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       Saint Mary's Hall | Chief Financial OfficerThe Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for overseeing the near and long-term financial health and strategic financial management of the school. The CFO provides financial leadership, ensuring long-term sustainability while upholding the mission, values, and strategic goals of the school. This position reports directly to the Head of School and works closely with the Board of Trustees, several of its committees as well as and other key stakeholders. 
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       Baker Demonstration School | Director of AdmissionsBaker Demonstration School seeks a dynamic and innovative Director of Admissions to lead our enrollment initiatives and champion the story of one of Chicago’s best-kept educational treasures throughout the greater metropolitan area. This is an extraordinary opportunity to leverage your expertise in admissions while making a meaningful impact on the future of progressive education in one of the most prestigious communities in the region. 
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       The Webb Schools | Director of Athletics and Afternoon ActivitiesThe Director of Athletics and Afternoon Activitiesleads and administers the interscholastic and non-competitive athletic programs of The Webb Schools. The Director of Athletics and Afternoon Activities is responsible for the daily operation of the athletic and afternoon activity program, while also assuming leadership for advancing athletics and our program in keeping with the schools’ mission. 
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       Frankford Friends School | Director of DevelopmentThe Director of Development will lead the fundraising function at Frankford Friends School, reporting to, collaborating with, and advising the Head of School and Board of Trustees. In this role, they will create and execute strategies for the FFS Annual Fund, EITC/OSTC solicitation, and major gifts, to include multi-year fundraising plans that focus on retaining donors, expanding the donor base, and increasing gifts. In addition, they will research and prepare grant applications and required stewardship reports for foundations and contribute development content to the School’s website, blog, and publications. 
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      Shady Side Academy is seeking a Major Gifts Officer looking to contribute to a growing Alumni & Development Team. The Major Gifts Officer plays a critical role in advancing our school’s mission by building and managing relationships with high-capacity donors. This position is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects and donors to secure significant philanthropic support for the school’s strategic priorities and initiatives. 
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      Castilleja School is seeking an experienced Director of Human Resources. A successful Director of Human Resources at Castilleja will have a high level of cultural responsiveness and will be eager to support and endorse the school’s commitment to these ideals. The Director of Human Resources will have a deep understanding of faculty and staff culture - what motivates them and what they need to be successful in their roles. The Director will be an exceptional communicator, inclusive leader, and a strategic thinker. The Director of Human Resources supervises the Payroll and Benefits Manager and is a member of the school’s Finance & Operations Team. This is a full-time, onsite, exempt position reporting to the Associate Head of School for Finance and Operations. 
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      Middlesex School seeks a Leadership Giving Officer to build a strong base of individual donors to support the ambitious and strategic growth of the organization. The LGO will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual prospects with an estimated capacity to support Middlesex with gifts of $100,000 or more. Key to success in this role will be identifying and building relationships with new prospects as well as strengthening relationships with existing donors to maximize philanthropic support. In addition to soliciting annual major gifts, the LGO will support efforts to solicit transformational campaign gifts, work with reunion classes on leadership gifts, and engage in efforts related to both Alumni and Parent giving. 
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      Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, the Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship is responsible for leading the effective education, cultivation, acknowledgement, recognition, and stewardship of St. Albans School’s annual, major, planned giving and Campaign donors and prospective donors. This is a full-time, twelve-month position. 
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      The Webb Schools is accepting applications for full-time Academic Learning Specialist for the 2025-2026 school year. Ideal candidates will have experience working with students to develop executive functioning skills such as metacognition, organizational, time management, and analytical thinking skills. Candidates should also have experience partnering with faculty to develop differentiated strategies for students in various capacities. The specialist will work closely with administrators, teachers, and other student support staff to promote overall student wellness and academic performance. 
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      Cushing Academy seeks a dynamic and experienced Leadership Gift Officer to join our advancement team and play a pivotal role in securing leadership gifts that will advance the Academy’s strategic priorities. This position is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding leadership-level donors (annual, major and planned giving) while building meaningful relationships that support Cushing’s mission of preparing students for success in college and life. 
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      The Emery/Weiner School (EWS) seeks an Associate Director of Development to support the mission of the School by developing and administering fundraising campaigns and events, building strong relationships with donors and prospective donors, and cultivating a strong base of philanthropic support in our community. 
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      A member of the Advancement team, the Special Events Manager is responsible for the programmatic and administrative support of all aspects of adult-facing events related to the Advancement Office and the School. The Events Manager will serve as the lead coordinator for high quality, high-touch, on-campus, off-campus, and virtual event planning and coordination working closely with The Head of School, the Assistant Head for Advancement and other campus leaders in addition to the Advancement Office. The position is responsible for managing venue logistics, communication, budget details, and collaborating with leadership volunteers and colleagues from across campus to ensure successful completion of all events. The position also supports adult-facing campus-wide events led by other departments, providing guidance and resources as needed. 
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      Hudson Way is looking to hire an Enrollment Manager or Director (based on the experience of candidate). This position is responsible for the new and continuing enrollment of students at the NY campus for day school, after school, summer camp and enrichment programs. This position manages the financial aid for day school working with the CAO, and manages the after school program manager to ensure that profit and loss targets are met. This position also directs the marketing manager in specific items needed to support the campus events. 
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      The Operations Coordinator plays a central role in supporting the day-to-day functioning of Westover’s campus operations. Reporting to the Chief Finance and Operations Officer (CFOO), the Coordinator provides essential administrative and logistical support across key operational departments, including facilities, food service, housekeeping, transportation, security, the school store, and the mailroom. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills and a service-oriented mindset. The Coordinator will also serve as a licensed school driver as needed to support student transportation needs. 
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      King School seeks a dynamic Capital Campaign Director & Major Gifts Officer to drive the success of the All In Campaign and manage major donor relationships and solicitations. Working under the strategic direction of the Director of Development, this individual will oversee campaign strategy and execution, actively cultivate and solicit major gifts, and collaborate with trustees, the Head of School’s office, school leadership, and the development team to advance fundraising goals. This role also serves as a key thought partner to the Director of Development, contributing to overall fundraising strategy and donor engagement initiatives. 
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      Reporting directly to the Director of Marketing & Communications, the Assistant will serve as a trusted partner, providing high-level administrative, organizational, and project support in a fast-paced environment. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, advanced proofreading skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional, has a polished communication style, and a proven track record of supporting senior leaders. 
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      The Admissions Data Analyst plays a key role on the enrollment team as it supports the mission and overall strategic objectives of OES. The admissions staff works to fully enroll students while maintaining class compositions that demonstrate cultural, geographic, economic, gender, religious, racial and ethnic diversity. This individual manages the admissions database and is the data analyst responsible for interpreting and designing crucial statistical information for presentation to stakeholders. This position also supports other school divisions and programs periodically throughout the year in project specific opportunities for data analysis. Success in this role requires expertise in data management, highly developed powers of analysis, talent in information design, sensitivity in dealing with confidential information, and excellent communication skills. The admissions data analyst works closely with the assistant head of school to develop and implement strategies for successfully attaining enrollment goals. The successful associate will be flexible and conscientious, possess excellent cross-cultural communication skills, and continually keep equity and justice at the forefront of their work. 
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      The admissions associate for Lower School (LS) plays a key role on the enrollment team as it supports the mission and overall strategic objectives of OES. The admissions staff works to fully enroll students while maintaining class compositions that demonstrate cultural, geographic, economic, gender, religious, racial and ethnic diversity. This individual demonstrates a thorough understanding of the recruitment and enrollment process by participating in all aspects of the admissions process, and through building strong, positive relationships within the OES community, with applicants, and their families. The admissions associate for Lower School works closely with the Assistant Head of School for Strategic Enrollment to develop and implement strategies for successfully attaining enrollment goals. The successful associate will be flexible and conscientious, possess excellent cross-cultural communication skills, and continually keep equity and justice issues at the forefront of their work. 
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      The Advancement Office’s mission is to engage constituents in the life of Westover School through engagement and philanthropy. The Assistant Director of Advancement plays a critical role by providing both strategic leadership and daily management of engagement initiatives within the Office of Advancement. This role fosters meaningful connections between Westover and its alumnae, families, and friends, oversees key volunteer programs, and develops initiatives that enhance constituent involvement. 
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      The Meadowbrook School of Weston, a junior kindergarten through 8th grade school located in Weston, MA, seven miles west of Boston, is seeking a Senior Facilities Manager to join our community. This is a full-time, year-round, exempt position. Reporting to the Director of Facilities, the Senior Facilities Manager is an integral member of the facilities team. In addition to routine maintenance activities, you will act as the main point of contact for the rest of the team, vendors, contractors, and supervise and manage two full-time Facilities Technicians. This role requires a significant exercise of sound judgement and discretion in managing day-to-day operations and staff. At times when the Director of Facilities is absent, you will lead the department. 
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      The Assistant Athletics Director will assist the Director of Athletics in supervising the athletic programs, related transportation and logistics, and assisting with the year- round auxiliary rentals and usage of campus facilities. The Assistant AD will also teach a section of Health class, and coach 1-2 seasons. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career professional seeking leadership growth, and responsibilities may vary based upon the successful candidate’s experience and areas of interest. 
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