St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks candidates for the position of PreK- 12 Director of Intercultural Life. 

About St. Paul Academy and Summit School: 

St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college-preparatory day school serving more than 920 students in Prekindergarten through grade 12. Our three campuses are located approximately a mile apart in St. Paul, Minnesota. Our Goodrich Campus serves students in grades K-5, and our Randolph Campus serves students in grades 6-12. Our Prekindergarten is located on the campus of St. Catherine’s University and serves children beginning at age 4.  The school draws students from St. Paul, Minneapolis, and throughout the eastern and western suburbs. 

Our mission—shaping the minds and the hearts of the people who will change the world—is a promise to our students and our families, and it pushes us to be thoughtful about everything we do. It inspires us to be our best and reminds us that we have the responsibility to respect the unique potential in every child. Our mission gives us purpose and represents our greatest aspirations and values. But most of all, it reflects our deep belief in the talents and capabilities of our students.

For additional information about the school’s curriculum, community, and culture, please visit our website at www.spa.edu.

Position Begins: July 2026
Status: Full-time, 1.0,  Exempt
Schedule: 12 months, in-person/on campus
Department: Office of Intercultural Life
Salary Range: $128,000 - $138,000


Benefits:
Benefits include a comprehensive health insurance plan through HealthPartners, Nice healthcare (a free virtual and in-person health plan), dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off, and free lunch during the school year. The retirement plan is through TIAA and has a generous matching contribution. The School offers a robust program of professional development, career growth, and leadership opportunities. A sabbatical program is also available. Tuition remission is also available for children of employees, as well as complimentary before and after-school care.   

Job Description:

St. Paul Academy and Summit School seek candidates for a PK-12 Director of Intercultural Life. This is a full-time, in-person position beginning July 1, 2026. Aligned with our mission statement, we strive to achieve excellence in academics by tending to the environments and mindsets that enable students to engage with and work through differences in healthy, productive ways. St. Paul Academy and Summit School strives to support students in developing skills that promote collaboration and understanding diverse perspectives, opinions, values, experiences, and identities. The Director of Intercultural Life plays a crucial role in shaping a community where inclusivity, pluralism, and a high regard for the value of diversity and equity are paramount to our school program and learning community. The Director of Intercultural Life collaborates across all constituencies and may provide consultative services to the student support teams, classroom teachers, and parents and guardians.

The Director of Intercultural Life reports to the Head of School. The Director of Intercultural Life is charged with defining and directing institutional diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives and policies in consultation with the Leadership Team. The Director oversees DEIB professional development, supports the student experience at school through an equity and inclusion lens, and engages in community outreach to support initiatives in student and family programming, athletics, communications, admissions, recruiting, retention, and community partnerships.

Successful candidates should demonstrate the ability to establish a supportive and engaging environment for students and to work collaboratively with parents/guardians, faculty/staff, and community partners. They will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a desire for ongoing professional development and growth, and experience working within diverse communities and across cultural differences. Additionally, candidates should have an in-depth understanding of identity development in children and adolescents. Candidates should support SPA's mission of shaping the minds and the hearts of the people who will change the world.

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree preferred
• At least 5 years of experience in diversity/equity/inclusion, counseling, or a related field
• Experience leading collaborative teams
• Strong ability to engage effectively with students, families, and colleagues
• Deep appreciation for and understanding of the ever-changing knowledge base and readings in diversity/equity/inclusion in school settings
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Effective cross-cultural communication skills. Able to operate effectively in diverse environments and interact successfully with people from widely varying backgrounds in a friendly and professional manner.

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