Head of Middle School

Starting July 1, 2025 The Foote School seeks a creative, collaborative, experienced, and forward-thinking leader to develop and implement effective strategies consistent with Foote’s mission to empower children to lead with courage, compassion, and purpose. Reporting to the Head of School, the Head of Middle School will be the academic and administrative leader for an experienced, joyful, and cohesive faculty and an engaged, diverse student body in Grades 6–9. The Foote School is a thriving, highly regarded independent day school located in New Haven, Connecticut that educates 440 students in Kindergarten through 9th Grade. The Foote School has had a long-standing commitment to excellence in academics through experiential learning. Foote is fortunate to have passionate, dedicated, and high-quality faculty and staff. The culture of the Foote School is characterized by engagement and joy in learning and a mature commitment to the value of being a diverse and inclusive community. Discovery, authenticity, and community are School values that support the vision to inspire the next generation to change the world. The School’s motto is: “Gladly will I learn and gladly teach.” MIDDLE SCHOOL In Foote’s Middle School, students are afforded independence and responsibility. Teachers are deeply interested in working with each student to bring out the passions and talents that will allow them to succeed in secondary school and beyond. The program in each grade from 6 through 9 is designed to challenge students during that specific stage of their development, and it ties into a larger curricular arc that supports their academic and emotional growth and prepares them for high school. Advisory time at the beginning and end of each day helps students learn to balance their many responsibilities. The faculty are specialists in developing the skills and attitudes that support adolescents to thrive in school and life. HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL The Head of Middle School will report to the Head of School. The Head of Middle School is expected to have experience in educational leadership and should hold strong educational credentials with an advanced degree in a relevant field. OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES As the Foote School continues to grow and evolve, the new Head of Middle School will have the opportunity to address the following priorities within the school: Collaborate closely with the Head of School to support The Foote School’s mission, which promotes excellence in teaching and learning consistent with an outstanding independent school where students love to learn. Collaborate with the Head of School and Head of Lower School to build trust between the administration and faculty to provide a caring learning environment for the students. Strengthen and implement a constructive, collaborative, and meaningful faculty assessment system consistent with Foote’s commitment to excellence in education and joyful learning. Assess Foote’s current academic program and advance its opportunities around innovation by developing new programs to address the changing needs of its students. Strengthen Foote’s wonderfully diverse, inclusive, positive, and supportive climate even further. Lead the implementation of key initiatives in the Middle School outlined in Foote’s strategic plan, focusing on wellness for all community members. DESIRED QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS Given The Foote School’s distinctive focus and mission, the Head of Middle School must possess an appreciation for inquiry-based student-centered learning, a willingness to collaborate, and a positive outlook. The next Head of Middle School must have a genuine passion for working with children and supporting a mission of providing educational opportunities that treat each student as an individual. In addition to being an imaginative and collegial leader, the ideal candidate will also bring many of the following qualities, skills, and experiences to the role: A demonstrated track record of leading collaboratively in an elementary and/or middle school with a mission and population similar to The Foote School. Teaching experience, preferably at different age levels; An advanced degree in a relevant field; A teacher at heart with energy and enthusiasm to work with middle-school-age students; A successful track record of curriculum planning and student assessment; A strong foundation in community wellness (social-emotional learning, diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging work); Experience hiring, evaluating, and mentoring faculty; The ability to thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working with teams; The ability to appreciate the opportunities and challenges of working at an independent school in New Haven; Intellectual nimbleness, resourcefulness, entrepreneurship, and adaptability; and Strong communication skills and a good sense of humor. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, 12-month, salaried exempt position. Salary Range: $115,000-$155,000 annually. Please submit all materials through Foote’s website:

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