Head or Associate Head of School

Tilden Preparatory School is a small school (about 85 full time and 100 part-time students on each campus) with a big impact on student success and self-esteem. Tilden Prep was established in 2006 and has been growing and celebrating student success for over 13 years. Our school culture is warm and supportive, a true community of students, teachers and parents. We are seeking a Head of School or Associate Head of School with expertise in education and/or mental health for our Albany campus. If you think you might be a good match for our school, please keep reading. Tilden Preparatory School Albany is a place where:

· Self-esteem is repaired and confidence soars

· Students attend for a variety of reasons, from remediation to acceleration

· Core subjects are taught one-to-one

· Many students suffer from anxiety and/or depression due to the pressures of living in our high-achieving community or secondary to learning differences; they want a quality education without the anxiety and stress.

· Every student’s program is individualized

· Students learn in one-to-one teaching spaces instead of classrooms

· There are very happy, grateful families

The primary role of the Head of School is to foster a positive and supportive environment for students, faculty, and staff. Tilden Prep has a trusted reputation for educational excellence and is WASC accredited, with an extensive list of UC-approved and AP courses. Tilden uses a Mastery Learning model to ensure that all students succeed in their classes. Enrollment is less than 100 full-time students and continuous, with new families enrolling year round. This small size allows the Head of School to build relationships with each family. Although we do not have traditional school elements like classrooms, sports teams, or playing fields, our unique school environment helps students to succeed by recognizing and building on their individual strengths. The Head of School will work directly with parents who are deeply grateful because of the positive school experience Tilden has created for their child. The ideal person is a team builder, critical thinker, and creative problem solver, who helps to build the community and creates a sense of belonging among staff, students, and parents. They should have a positive, encouraging leadership style and be energized by aiding students who have lost their footing to get a fresh start and blossom again. This person will create an engaging, accommodating, and welcoming school culture for students who previously struggled, ultimately helping them to accomplish their goals and succeed in school.

Responsibilities

· Meet with new families, assess their needs, and design a suitable, custom educational program for each student

· Hire, coach, and evaluate faculty consistent with our core value of compassion and academic excellence

· Promote positive relationships school-wide through consensus-building, listening without judgement, and a culture of respect

· Offer parent coaching and advice, with the goal of creating a strong school-home partnership

· Oversee all school activities

· Supervise and support the administrative team, appropriately delegating tasks and responsibilities

· Set and meet annual goals for ongoing school improvement

· Supervise teachers to enhance students’ learning experience.

· Interact with professional colleagues, including public and private school personnel

· Help oversee enrollment and participate in outreach to other schools and professionals in the community

· Experience with students with learning differences.

· Be available to problem-solve and troubleshoot issues on campus

Qualifications

· Master’s Degree or higher – Special Education or Counseling/Psychology and/or experience in upper level school administration (principal, vice principal, Dean, etc) strongly preferred; other disciplines considered

· Leadership experience, or demonstrated leadership potential

· 3-5 years experience working with adolescents

· Experience working directly with parents, ideally in admissions and/or intake of new families

Desired, but not required:

· Personnel management – recruiting, hiring, developing, and mentoring employees

· Experience managing a budget

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office products

· Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

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Please send a resume and cover letter indicating why you think you would be a good fit

Salary: Negotiable

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Working with Adolescents: 3 years (Preferred)

Education:

• Master’s (Required)

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off