Employment

Program design and preparation for the 2026-27 academic year will need to begin as early as Fall of 2025, with a yearly contract beginning July 1, 2026.

The Head of the Lower School reports to the Head of School and has comprehensive responsibility for all activities involving approximately 150 students in grades pre-K through 5th, and with Department Chairs, leads and supports the faculty who teach in the division. The Head of Lower School sits on the School’s Head’s Council, oversees the day-to-day operations of the lower school, and works collaboratively with teachers and school leaders to foster the mission of the school.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Works closely with Grade Teachers and Department Chairs to ensure the academic well-being of all of the students in the lower school, by knowing each of them, advocating on their behalf, and embodying the sense of curiosity that is at the heart of the lower school experience at Greenhills. 
• Advance the community’s commitment to be inclusive and equitable, and foster a culture of belonging. Work with the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to implement specific strategies and activities that foster understanding and dialogue and achieve the shared goal of an equitable and inclusive lower school community. 
• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the division.
• Works closely with the Director of Teaching and Learning and the Dean of Academics, and supports Department Chairs with faculty evaluation procedures that emphasize professional growth, which includes visiting classes throughout the year, modeling the importance of self-evaluation and the giving and receiving of feedback.
• Assures that the handbook remains up-to-date and relevant and maintains guidelines for proper student conduct consistent with school policies.
• Serves as a role model for others in maintaining appropriate standards of care for students and maintaining healthy boundaries in professional relationships.
• Communicates with parents to resolve issues or concerns about particular students and about school policies, curricula, and programs. 
• Works closely with the School Counseling Department, Learning Specialists, Grade Level Teachers and Staff  to lead efforts to meet the educational, physical, social and emotional needs of lower  school students and facilitates communication of health or personal crises with students’ teachers.
• Leads the planning and presentation of Pre-k–5th grade assemblies and programs and keeps the school community informed of various  programs and activities. 
• Supervises and supports the Grade Level Teachers and Staff as they coordinate, field trips, orientation, lunch and recess, advising, and other activities.
• With the Head of School shape and articulate a compelling vision of the lower school’s values and objectives. 
• Provide support to the Department Chairs on new faculty hires, and work closely with the Administrative Coordinator through the faculty recruitment and hiring process; help to bolster collaboration and engagement amongst lower school faculty; support Department Chairs and partners with the Director of Teaching and Learning in cultivating strong classroom culture and instructional practices throughout the lower school; 
• Be a visible presence in all areas of school, supporting lower school students in their athletic and co-curricular experiences outside of the academic day.
• Work toward a resolution of all problems as they arise. 
• Work with all program directors, including Service, Athletics, Library, Learning Center, and Integrated Public Speaking, to support lower school participation.
• Assist the Director of Communications and Marketing and Director of Enrollment Management in highlighting division strengths and achievements.
• Serve on the school’s leadership teams and participate in other committee work as assigned; assist in the admission process. 

• The ideal candidate will:
  • be a student-centered educator, skilled in fostering persistent problem solving
  • demonstrate a love of working with children and adolescents and have extensive knowledge about early adolescents’ intellectual, social, and emotional development and be willing to positively greet the challenges and opportunities they present
  • be eager to partner effectively with other directors and staff throughout the school, and seeks out opportunities for collaboration
  • be a lifelong learner, committed to fostering our lower schoolers’ incredible growth, autonomy, kindness, and resilience, and their developing identities
  • value and embrace diversity, exhibiting a high degree of cultural competency and demonstrated success in working with people from diverse backgrounds
  • have a sense of humor, and a joyful commitment to their work on behalf of students
  • Be able to work effectively under pressure and within time constraints while maintaining an optimistic and growth-oriented mindset.
• Education: BA/BS undergraduate and advanced degree required.
• Work Experience: Minimum of five years experience in a relevant position that includes work with children in this age group, including teaching, administrative and supervisory experience, and student advising.
• Communication Skills: Superb written and oral communication skills that capture and effectively communicate the school’s mission to all constituencies and that enrich the school’s culture.
• Interpersonal Skills: Superior interpersonal skills, the ability to engage effectively with students, parents, faculty, and other members of the school community in a way reflective of the school’s culture and to project professional competence, leadership capability, discretion, judgment and personal maturity.
• Leadership: Proven track record as a leader of faculty, students and programs in independent schools, including creating a caring, dynamic culture for students, faculty /staff, and families.

• Office environment.
• Repetitive motion, use of keyboard.
• Occasional light lifting and carrying.
• Regular standing, stooping and walking to various locations on campus.
• Greenhills School property is a tobacco-free environment.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter with résumé/CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three to five references to Peter B. Fayroian, Head of School [email protected].

Application Deadline: We will continue reviewing applications until the position is filled.

Compensation: Salary is competitive, commensurate with experience and education level, and includes lunch when school is in session. Greenhills provides a comprehensive benefit package, which includes a variety of health insurance offerings, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability offerings, FSA options, and retirement benefits through TIAA.