Assistant Director - K-12 Private School

Job Description

Our client, a small, student-centered K–12 private school, is seeking an Assistant Director who is approachable, adaptable, and ready to become an active part of its community!

The ideal candidate combines clear expectations with compassion, communicates thoughtfully, and takes time to understand the school’s culture before introducing changes.

Serving up to 150 students, including preschool, the school offers small classes and an individualized approach to education. You’ll work directly with leadership, build meaningful relationships with families and staff, and see the impact of your work every day. This is a non-teaching administrative role with the potential to grow into a School Director position .

Responsibilities

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• Partner with school leadership to oversee daily operations and maintain a supportive, organized learning environment.
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• Guide and support teachers and staff, setting clear expectations, building trust, and encouraging collaboration.
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• Build strong relationships with parents through proactive communication and thoughtful resolution of concerns.
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• Support student well-being and address behavioral concerns with care, clear boundaries, and an individualized approach.
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• Learn and uphold the school’s established practices while identifying opportunities for improvement.
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• Help strengthen student retention, family satisfaction, and school growth.
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• Take on increasing leadership responsibility as familiarity with the school develops.
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Qualifications

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• Relevant experience in K–12 school administration, educational leadership, or a comparable role.
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• Experience supporting staff and working closely with students and families.
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• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
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• A warm, approachable leadership style, with the confidence to handle difficult conversations and make sound decisions.
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• Adaptability, openness to feedback, and a willingness to learn from existing leadership.
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• Respect for an established school culture and a collaborative approach to change.
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• Commitment to student-centered education and supportive discipline.
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Why Join?

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• Make a visible difference in a small school where your contributions directly affect students, families, and teachers.
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• Work closely with leadership and play an active role in the school’s continued development.
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• Build meaningful relationships in a close-knit community with small classes.
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• Grow into a School Director role based on performance and organizational needs.
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