Head of School

Head of SchoolSt. David's Episcopal Day School | Wayne, PALead with Clarity. Restore Trust. Build What's Next.St. David's Episcopal Day School is seeking a steady, relational, and emotionally intelligent leader to serve as its next Head of School.Following a period of transition, the school is well-positioned with strong enrollment, a committed faculty, and a supportive church community, but requires a leader who can bring clarity, consistency, and calm authority to the environment.The RoleThe Head of School is the leader of the school's people, programs, and culture.You will:Set direction and expectations across the schoolLead and develop facultyBe highly visible in classrooms and daily school lifeBuild trust with families and staffPartner with church leadershipThis role is hands-on, relational, and leadership intensive.Leadership StructureYou will directly supervise the Operations Manager, who owns admissions, logistics, and daily operations.You lead people, instruction, and cultureThe Operations Manager executes systems and operationsThis structure ensures you can stay focused where it matters most:teaching quality, faculty performance, and community trustWhat You Will Focus OnInstructional LeadershipElevate teaching quality across classroomsConduct observations and coach facultyFaculty LeadershipSet clear expectations and accountabilityAddress performance directly and professionallyCulture & CommunicationRebuild trust through consistency and transparencyCreate clarity where ambiguity previously existedFamily LeadershipServe as a visible, confident presenceManage complex parent dynamics with professionalismWhat This Role RequiresThis is not a passive leadership role.You must bring:Strong emotional intelligence and presenceConfidence in difficult conversationsAbility to lead experienced facultyComfort setting boundaries with parentsA calm, grounded leadership style under pressureThe environment is highly relational. Leadership style will directly shape culture.BackgroundRequiredLeadership experience in early childhood or elementary educationExperience supervising and developing staffStrong communication and organizational leadership skillsPreferredFaith-based or Episcopal school experienceExperience leading through organizational or cultural transitionCompensation$80,000 – $100,000, commensurate with experienceWhy This RoleThis is an opportunity to lead a respected school through a critical moment of renewal.The right leader will:Restore trustStrengthen systemsEstablish clarityBuild long-term stability