Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Belonging

The Calhoun School
New york, NY

July 2025

The Calhoun School, a progressive Pre-K through 12th grade institution in New York City, seeks an experienced, collaborative, and innovative systems thinker to serve as its next Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Belonging.

Calhoun offers an unparalleled student-centered oasis for our children. Our mission prioritizes creativity, diversity and community, three core values that ensure we graduate empathetic, curious, driven citizens. When you walk through our doors you will be greeted by children who look you in the eye and who care about you and one another. You will meet teachers who deeply understand the needs of their students and who focus as much on their intellectual growth as the development of their character.

— Celeste Herrera, Head of School

 

Procedure to apply

 

SEARCH CALENDAR*

Applications Deadline
December 9, 2024

Semifinalist Interviews
Week of January 13, 2025

Finalist Interviews
Weeks of January 20 & 27, 2025

Announcement
Mid-February 2025

Start Date
July 1, 2025

*Approximate dates subject to change

 

The Calhoun School is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.

Interested candidates should submit the following materials confidentially as a single PDF file:

  • A cover letter indicating the candidate’s particular interest in and qualifications for the position

  • A current résumé

  • A statement of educational philosophy

  • The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of five references, including at least two recent supervisors. References should speak to the applicant’s ability to be an effective educator and administrator, to work successfully with children, and to work collaboratively and collegially with adults (references will be contacted only with the candidate’s permission). Please indicate your relationship with each reference (i.e. supervisor, colleague, or direct report).

Salary Range: $175,000–$215,000 

Please direct any questions via email to julie@strategenius.org or by phone at 415-881-7105.