Professional Opportunity: Dean of Community & Student Life

Reports to: Head of Middle School

Full-Time, 10-month position

All Saints’ Episcopal Day School seeks an engaging, relational, and mission-driven leader to serve as Dean of Community & Student Life for the Middle School (grades 5–8). This position plays a central role in cultivating a school environment that reflects All Saints’ mission and values while fostering a culture of belonging, connection, and growth.

At All Saints’, we believe deep learning begins in belonging. We pride ourselves on offering challenging academics while cultivating character within a nurturing and inclusive community rooted in our Episcopal identity. The Dean of Community & Student Life plays an essential role in helping students feel known, valued, supported, and inspired to contribute positively to the life of the School.

The Dean of Community & Student Life serves as a visible presence throughout the school and leads efforts to build strong, mutually respectful relationships with students and families.

Responsibilities range from daily student interactions to community-wide celebrations, leadership opportunities, and student programming that brings the School’s Episcopal ethos and mission to life. The role works to ensure consistency in expectations, accountability, and the overall student experience.

We seek a candidate who can develop genuine connections with all students, demonstrate steady judgment in moments of conflict, and communicate effectively with families who are deeply invested in their child’s success. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who excels at strengthening systems, consistency, and alignment across the student experience while helping students grow socially, emotionally, and academically.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in education, counseling, leadership, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience working with middle school students in a teaching, counseling, student life, or leadership role.
• Deep understanding of the developmental needs of middle school students and demonstrated ability to build meaningful relationships with this age group.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate conflict with calmness, consistency, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic school environment.
• Commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and mission-aligned school culture.
• Familiarity with Episcopal school culture and values preferred.
• This role requires significant visibility and presence during the school day as well as participation in occasional evening and school community events.

Application Process and Materials:

With approximately 100 full-time faculty and staff serving 550 students, our campus is buzzing with activity. If All Saints’ sounds like the right place for you, we invite you to apply to join us for the 2026–27 school year. 

Qualified candidates should submit the following materials to employment@allsaints.org:

• Letter of interest that includes a statement of educational philosophy
• Current resume
• At least three professional references

All offers of employment are contingent upon reference checks, a clean background check, fingerprinting, and required diocesan course completion. 

About All Saints' Episcopal Day School

All Saints' Episcopal Day School in Phoenix, Arizona, is a pre-k through eighth-grade coeducational institution enrolling approximately 550 students. Situated 10 minutes from downtown in the north-central area of Phoenix, the campus is in an attractive residential area along beautiful tree-shaded streets. The 16-acre campus is shared with All Saints’ Episcopal Church. All Saints' Episcopal Day School is well-known for its academic excellence, character cultivation, and strong community. It has nurtured the hearts and minds of students since 1963. The School expects and promotes the individual’s active commitment to integrity, learning, and academic excellence. The challenging curriculum and close-knit, caring community reflect the traditional Episcopalian appreciation of cultural, racial, socioeconomic, and religious diversity. All Saints’ Episcopal Day School is open and inclusive of all religious traditions and embraces diversity as a value to be sought, including in its employment practices. All Saints’ is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest and holds membership in the National Association of Independent Schools, the Arizona Association of In...dependent Schools, the National Association of Episcopal Schools, and the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools. All Saints’ Episcopal Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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