The Summit Country Day School, an independent, Catholic, co-educational, pre-K-12 school in Cincinnati, Ohio, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Upper School Director for July 1, 2025.
Consistently ranked by Niche as the #1 Catholic high school in Ohio, The Summit has long been one of the state’s most highly regarded independent schools. Its exceptional program prepares students to develop spiritually, academically, physically, socially, and artistically to become leaders of character who reflect the values of the school’s founding Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
The Upper School Director will oversee all academic and operational functions of the upper school, grades 9-12. They will work with a talented and dedicated faculty, staff, and administrative team to provide students with a powerfully well-rounded experience that prepares them for a lifetime of success.
Previous upper division head or high school principal experience, preferably in a pre-K through 12 environment
Masters or doctorate degree preferred
Specific experience in change management, that is, has successfully led a faculty/staff through an innovational shift in school culture, collegiality, and pedagogy
Knowledgeable and experienced with transitioning a traditional upper school/high school curriculum and pedagogy toward student-centered, project-based learning
The Summit Country Day School is a Pre K - 12 private co-educational independent Roman Catholic School founded in 1890 by The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. The 24 acres campus is located in Hyde Park 5 miles northeast of Cincinnati, OH. The Summit with its diverse student body and highly qualified faculty provide measurably successful programs congruent with the spiritual, academic, physical, social and artistic aspects of our mission.