Career Center

For the 2024–2025 School Year

The Elisabeth Morrow School, a leader in education from early childhood through middle school, seeks a seasoned and visionary educator to lead our middle school. We seek a leader who not only has expertise in middle school curriculum and instruction, but who also has an appreciation of the unique social and emotional development that occurs during these years.

Essential Qualifications

• Successful instructional leadership and middle school teaching experience;
• superior communication and organizational skills
• team-oriented, collaborative leader, clear about goals and decisive in leadership style
• demonstrated commitment to the academic, social and emotional well-being of every child, every day
• commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning and work environment
• demonstrated leadership in the development and implementation of middle-level programs required
• Enthusiastically seek to work with and plan alongside colleagues and leadership team to create the best interdisciplinary academic program and accompanying experiences for our students.
• Demonstrated commitment to the academic, social, and emotional well-being of every child, every day;
• Experience in supervising, evaluating, and promoting professional growth.
• Possessing a personal and professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and the requisite skills to facilitate critical conversations is a must.
• Master’s degree required.

Schedule Requirements

• A minimum of standard business hours Monday–Friday
• Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends as necessary

Compensation and Benefits

This appointment will begin in July 2024 and is a full-time position. The compensation package will be competitive for the region and commensurate with experience, degree attainment, and the national independent school market. This position is eligible for our school’s comprehensive benefits package, which includes a strong tuition remission program.

Incentives

We aren’t just a school; we are a community. Feeling supported in your professional development and growth is one of the greatest benefits we offer our staff. Of course, we provide traditional benefits, too:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions
• Life Insurance and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Tuition Remission for Employees Children (EMS’ School and/or Camps)
• Generous Vacation Policy

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume, with "Head of Middle School Search" as the subject, to Marek Beck, Head of School, at mbeck@elisabethmorrow.org

Who We Are

At The Elisabeth Morrow School, located 10 minutes from the George Washington Bridge in Englewood, N.J., children’s natural curiosity grows into a lifelong love of learning. Our exemplary curriculum features innovative programming in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics (STEAM), a nationally renowned instrumental music program, social-emotional learning, and community-wide core values.

Proud to be one of the most diverse independent schools in the country, we seek qualified candidates who will add to this legacy. We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees.

The Elisabeth Morrow School is a member of the Independent School Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY), the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS), and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). For more information, visit elisabethmorrow.org.

About Elisabeth Morrow School

The Elisabeth Morrow School’s shared purpose is to provide exemplary academics and character development in a diverse and inclusive child-centered community, inspiring students to become curious scholars, ethical leaders, and global citizens.

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