Park City Day School, an independent preschool through grade 8 school in Park City, Utah, is seeking a Head of School to lead its next phase of growth and development. Uniquely poised in an area experiencing an influx of new families from across the US, the school has seen increased popularity, as a result of its rich curricular offerings and inclusive and welcoming values.  In September 2021, PCDS began a three-year strategic plan to phase the school into a period of enrollment growth while maintaining a focus on student and teacher retention.  The plan establishes objectives for expansion through enhanced academic excellence and a continued emphasis on building a nurturing and caring community.  

The position start date is July 1, 2023.

Park City Day School is looking for an action oriented, student-and-teacher focused educator to lead the school. The ideal candidate will: nurture a community that responds to knowing one another well; emphasizes diversity, inclusion and equity in all aspects of their work; inspire creativity and an appreciation for the outdoors; mentor faculty; engage families; work with the Board members to carry out the strategic plan; and continuously innovate and improve the school’s curriculum across grade levels.

The ideal candidate is a charismatic, impassioned communicator who can articulate the school’s unique mission, academic program and compelling future, and one can work hard to use their experience and expertise to raise the school’s standard for academic rigor. The candidate combines spirited enthusiasm with a sense for stability, academic evangelism with pragmatic engagement of stakeholders.

As the face of the school, the candidate will work closely with stakeholders while annually building the pipeline of prospective families. Over the longer-term, the candidate will work with the Trustees to design and execute the school's fund-raising strategy.

Specifically, the candidate will:

• Ensure the financial stability of the school through retention and enrollment
• Oversee all operations while focusing on school culture, admissions and fundraising
• Continuously improve the day-to-day student experience
• Lead curricular development and implementation
• Expand financial resources by launching annual alumni and capital campaigns
• Manage and support all faculty and staff
• Partner with the Board of Trustees

Qualifications
The candidate most qualified for this role is likely to have had experience as the leader of — or on a leadership team at — a high-performing independent school.

• 3+ years of leadership team experience in a high-performing school setting, ideally as a Head of School / Principal.
• Expertise in elementary and middle school education, particularly in the domains of student-centered and results-driven curriculum and pedagogy; project-based learning and play-oriented learning; and the development and oversight of a welcoming school environment
• Top-tier managerial and coaching skills, sharpened through direct oversight of other teachers and educators
• An entrepreneurial spirit coupled with an ambitious work ethic, as well as a natural desire to go above and beyond to serve students and their families in both expected and unexpected ways.
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, inclusive of empathy for others, thoughtful listening, team-orientation, and enthusiasm for being part of a small, close-knit team.
• Self-reflectiveness, humility, and an eagerness to continually improve one’s practice.
• Embody the values that our school culture strives for: Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Empathy and Teamwork.
• Possess a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• A Master’s Degree is preferred. A Bachelor’s Degree and current authorization to work in the United States are required.

Please email your resume, cover letter, references and educational philosophy to headsearch@parkcitydayschool.org.

Qualifications
The candidate most qualified for this role is likely to have had experience as the leader of — or on a leadership team at — a high-performing independent school.

• 3+ years of leadership team experience in a high-performing school setting, ideally as a Head of School / Principal.
• Expertise in elementary and middle school education, particularly in the domains of student-centered and results-driven curriculum and pedagogy; project-based learning and play-oriented learning; and the development and oversight of a jothe candidates, welcoming school environment
• Top-tier managerial and coaching skills, sharpened through direct oversight of other teachers and educators
• An entrepreneurial spirit coupled with an ambitious work ethic, as well as a natural desire to go above and beyond to serve students and their families in both expected and unexpected ways.
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, inclusive of empathy for others, thoughtful listening, team-orientation, and enthusiasm for being part of a small, close-knit team.
• Self-reflectiveness, humility, and an eagerness to continually improve one’s practice.
• Embody the values that our school culture strives for: Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Empathy and Teamwork.
• Possess a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• A Master’s Degree is preferred. A Bachelor’s Degree and current authorization to work in the United States are required.