Academic Dean/Assistant head of school

St. Mark’s School
SOUTHBOROUGH, MA

July 2025

St. Mark’s School is seeking an innovative, student-centered Academic Dean/Assistant Head of School to help reimagine and elevate the school’s academic vision during a transformative moment in its institutional history, supporting the purpose of their school — to prepare students for their futures.

“Students at St. Mark’s grow into balanced, confident, and responsible young adults that care about others and make positive contributions to the communities of which they are a part.”

 

Procedure to apply

 

SEARCH CALENDAR*

Applications Deadline
December 20, 2024

Semifinalist Interviews
Mid-January 2025

Finalist Interviews
Late January — Early February 2025

Announcement
Mid-February 2025

Start Date
July 1, 2025

*Approximate dates subject to change

 

St. Mark’s School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or genetics, and any other characteristic or status protected by law.

St. Mark’s School, by its nature as a residential educational community, provides numerous opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to interact in a variety of ways in pursuit of a rigorous education. Faculty and staff are attracted to schools like this for the chance to get to know the whole student. In turn, students are drawn to schools like this for the breadth and depth of offerings, as well as the chance to work closely with talented, compassionate adults.

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, 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).

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