
Lower School Director
Duke School
Durham, NC
July 2023
Duke School, an independent, nationally recognized preschool through eighth-grade project-based school in Durham, North Carolina, seeks an inspired, dynamic, and highly relational educator to lead a Lower School and contribute to a strong Leadership Team as Lower School Director.
“Learners are the center of a dynamic and collaborative learning, inquiry, and discovery process. Intellectual curiosity through project-based learning propels learners to explore multiple paths to creative solutions. A deep love of learning and respect for our community forms bold, critical thinkers for life.”
Procedure to apply
SEARCH CALENDAR*
Applications Due
February 16, 2023
Semifinalist Interviews
March 4, 2023
Finalist Interviews
March 10, 13, 15 & 17, 2023
Announcement
Week of April 3, 2023
Start Date
July 2023
*Approximate dates subject to change
The Duke School community is diverse in racial and ethnic identities, religion, sexual orientation, gender, and socioeconomic status. Their students and teachers come from all parts of the world, the country, and North Carolina. They recognize the importance of and have worked to increase diversity in all levels of decision-making throughout our school community. They strive to create an equitable and inclusive community respectful of individual differences. They highly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ people, and individuals with other underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
Full-time employment at Duke School includes a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and family-friendly policies.
Interested candidates are invited to 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/CV
A statement of educational philosophy
The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references, including at least one recent supervisor. 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 direct any questions via email to julie@strategenius.org or by phone at 415-881-7105.
