Head of Intermediate and Middle Schools

Francis W. Parker School
Chicago, IL

July 2025

Francis W. Parker School, a leader in Progressive education in Chicago, IL, seeks an experienced, dynamic, and culturally competent leader to serve as their next Head of Intermediate and Middle Schools.

“Parker’s challenging program of study promotes a spirit of responsibility and fulfillment that allows each generation of Parker students to experience joy in learning, inspiration to pursue excellence, and commitment to participate productively in the challenges that face our diverse democratic society and the wider international world.”

 

Procedure to apply

 

SEARCH CALENDAR*

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a priority to those submitted by 
February 5, 2025

Semifinalist Interviews
February 25–28, 2025

Finalist Interviews
March 10–19, 2025

Announcement
Late March 2025

Start Date
July 1, 2025

*Approximate dates subject to change

 

Francis W. Parker School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender, gender identification, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

The faculty, staff, and administration of Francis W. Parker School are integral parts of the School’s community. Through their passion, dedication and commitment to the School’s mission, they create and support an environment where exceptional child-centered learning can occur. Francis W. Parker School is committed to cultivating a community of dedicated students, parents/guardians, faculty and staff, trustees, administrators and alumni, who acknowledge, respect, and esteem diversity in our school; and who reflect, through their presence, the diversity of Chicago communities and the wider world. Francis W. Parker School is an equal opportunity employer.

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 resume

  • A statement of educational philosophy

  • The names, email 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: $160,000–$190,000 
Salary is commensurate with background and years of experience; information on Parker’s comprehensive benefits package can be found
here.

Please address any questions by email to ara@strategenius.org.