Head of Middle School

Bullis School seeks an experienced educator and collaborative leader to serve as our next Head of Middle School starting July 1, 2025. As a member of the school's Senior Leadership Team, this key academic leader reports to the Associate Head of the School and is responsible for guiding all aspects of the Middle School while providing strong, consistent, and balanced leadership in support of the school's academic vision and institutional strategy. Candidates will demonstrate deep developmental knowledge of this age group and their needs, as well as familiarity with current pedagogy and innovative curricular practices.

The Head of Middle School leads a division of approximately 30 faculty and staff members and works with approximately 230 students in grades 6-8. Grounded in the sense of caring and community, Middle School students embrace academic challenges and dive deep into academic, artistic, and athletic endeavors that stimulate individual and collective growth. Students develop as empathetic, solution-oriented young adults who build meaningful relationships, serve others, and help elevate the voices of underrepresented groups.

Principal Responsibilities

• Maintain congruency between the mission of Bullis School and all activities of the division.
• Serve as an inspirational leader who encourages thoughtful and effective educational innovation and collaborative change toward strategic priorities in partnership with the faculty and Senior Leadership Team.
• Collaborate with the faculty and Assistant Head of Middle School to review, develop, and implement an educational program and curricula for Middle School that is engaging, effective, developmentally appropriate, and in keeping with the mission of the school.
• Provide a nurturing and joyful environment where students develop as learners and individuals through experiences that stretch and engage them.
• Work with counselors, learning support specialists, and other student support faculty to ensure an equitable and accessible academic program for all students and implement programs to further develop the social-emotional health of all students.
• Build genuine connections with students, parents, faculty, and administration to maintain a sense of community in the Middle School and throughout the School.
• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Middle School, including implementation of student policies, counseling and conflict resolution, scheduling, and co-curricular activities.
• Maintain consistent communication with Middle School families through newsletters and occasional presentations at events.
• Conference with families as necessary regarding the academic, social, and emotional progress of individual students.
• Supervise, manage, and evaluate all Middle School faculty.
• Make recommendations to the Head of School regarding the hiring and retention of a diverse, engaged, and expert Middle School faculty in consultation with the Dean of Faculty.
• Support and encourage all Middle School faculty by fostering a collegial and nurturing environment grounded in professional excellence, growth, self-reflection, and caring relationships by providing coaching and access to best practices, ensuring all teachers have opportunities to improve and grow, and celebrating their accomplishments.
• Work closely with the Admissions Office in student recruitment, admission, and retention.
• Oversee the Middle School budget.
• Serve as a key ambassador for Middle School with internal and external constituencies.

Qualities of the Head of Middle School

• An appreciation and respect for middle school-aged students as learners and people through challenging and joyful moments alike.
• High cultural competency with a demonstrated commitment and knowledge to work with and lead groups of diverse individuals in respectful, equitable, and inclusive ways.
• Good cheer and humor are balanced by professionalism, decisiveness, and sound judgment.
• Commitment to inspiring and sustaining a culture of excellence with a leadership style that is collaborative, engaging, and relational.
• Deep developmental knowledge of this age group and their needs, as well as familiarity with current pedagogy and innovative curricular practices.
• Detail-oriented, with the capacity to effectively and efficiently manage multiple tasks and demands on attention.
• Compassionate and responsive problem solver.
• Strong, confident, and clear communicator with exceptional writing and public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills that reflect a growth mindset.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Head of School and Associate Head of School.

Education and Experience

• Masters degree or higher in education or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of teaching experience focused on students in grades 6-8, preferably in an independent school.
• Minimum of three years in an academic leadership position.
• Demonstrated success in advancing an academic program and developing faculty in an independent school aligned with the strategic goals of the organization.

Application Instructions

Applications are due by November 11, 2024.

Application Materials Requested

We encourage a preliminary conversation with Joan Beauregard and/or Eric Temple to learn more about this exceptional opportunity. Those interested are asked to submit these materials, in the order listed, in a Single Merged PDF Document:

• EC Candidate Summary Sheet (contact consultants Joan and Eric for this document).
• Letter of Interest addressed to the Search Committee.
• Current resume.
• Statement of Educational Leadership.
• A list of five or more references with contact information (including phone numbers and email addresses).
• EC Disclosure Form (contact either of the consultants for this document).
• Up to three letters of reference (optional).

If interested, please contact:

Eric Temple, Educators Collaborative
etemple@educatorscollaborative.com
415-279-1837

Joan Beauregard, Educators Collaborative
jbeauregard@educatorscollaborative.com
(206) 851-6616

Compensation and benefits are competitive, with an anticipated salary range of $140,000 to $180,000.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-provided basic life insurance.
• Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability.
• 401(k) employer match and safe harbor contribution, up to 7% of annual compensation.
• Paid time off.

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