The Head of Middle School is the educational and administrative leader for The Ellis Middle School (grades 5–8), responsible for the overall student experience, faculty supervision, program development, and day-to-day operations of the division. This leader will advance The Ellis School’s mission as an all-girls PK–12 institution in Pittsburgh, fostering a learning environment that promotes intellectual curiosity, leadership, wellness, and a strong sense of belonging during the critical middle school years.

Application Process:

The Ellis School in Pittsburgh, PA has engaged DovetailED to lead a search for a Head of the Middle School to start in the 2026-27 school year. Interested candidates should review the Opportunity Statement and submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references as a consolidated PDF to Zack Lehman, President at DovetailED Talent Sourcing, at zack@dovetailedsourcing.com, and Jill Salmon, Recruiter, at jill@dovetailedsourcing.com.

The Ellis School Head of the Middle School Opportunity Statement Link: https://bit.ly/ellis-headofmiddleschool.

About The Ellis School

The Ellis School is Pittsburgh’s leading age 3 to grade 12 private school dedicated to the education of girls. The Ellis School provides an unmatched, girl-centered, interdisciplinary education in the heart of Pittsburgh's East End. An academically rigorous, urban, college-preparatory school, Ellis serves a diverse student population from a broad range of socio-economic circumstances. At The Ellis School girls take risks, work collaboratively, ask questions, and pursue their dreams. For more information, visit www.TheEllisSchool.org.

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