[MCN] Sussex School Head of School Position Open

[Sussex Office]

Sussex School Head of School


Sussex School <https://www.sussexschool.org/> seeks a Head of School to
begin July 1, 2024. The Head of School is responsible for the school’s
operation and financial health and for maintaining its positive,
community-focused culture. The Head of School works collaboratively to
further the mission, the educational philosophy, and the policies set forth
by the Board of Directors.



About Us

Founded in 1971, Sussex School is a K–8 independent school located in
Missoula, Montana providing progressive education with emphasis on a
challenging curriculum, the arts, and the outdoors. Our education is
student-centered and responsive to the whole child. We amplify student
voice and participation, honor natural curiosity, and respect childhood.
The Sussex curriculum is academically challenging, and teachers strive for
each student to reach a deep understanding of the material. Knowledge and
skills are embedded within interdisciplinary problems, projects, and
questions. Inquiry and project-based teaching strategies allow teachers to
guide students through content, providing authentic purposes for concept
and skill acquisition. Core concepts and enduring understandings are
developed from grade to grade, and students have a voice in the development
of classroom units and projects. Our values of critical thinking, courage,
citizenship, and creativity are embedded within the curriculum. Sussex
focuses on the development of the whole child. Social/emotional education
and relationship-based teaching and discipline are valued equally with the
academic curriculum to create a supportive, kind, and inclusive community.
Sussex School is a candidate member of the Northwest Association of
Independent Schools (NWAIS).

The Opportunity

The Board of Directors seeks a dynamic and innovative leader, committed to
the preservation of our school’s unique culture. The Head of School will be
a part of a strong community collaboration of students, staff, and parents
and will further the mission of our school and extend our outreach into the
larger community. The new Head will inherit a talented and collaborative
administrative and teaching staff; dedicated board of directors; a sound
and balanced budget; and a newly-adopted five-year strategic plan for the
school. We seek a leader with demonstrated success in innovative program
development, fundraising, community-building and networking, and with
strong skills in communications and management.  For more information about
Sussex School’s Five-Year Strategic Plan, please click here.
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rhwhm6P-TM4Dn1ZQAkR4Tnn_Je_G-LsF/view?usp=sharing>


Click here
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z9RtV03p7dmCD0KgyMx4Hqr0Ubp7LAQ-/view?usp=sharing>for
a detailed Sussex School Head of School Profile that includes desired
qualities and the Head of School job description.


Ideal Qualifications

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   Bachelor's Degree or higher in any relevant field (Master’s Degree
   preferred).
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   Five+ years experience working in Education or an independent school
   setting (progressive education preferred).
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   Demonstrated successful leadership and people-management experience,
   including the ability to attract, recruit, hire, performance manage, train,
   and lead a professional staff. Experience providing professional
   development and mentoring.
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   Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through multiple
   channels.
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   Experience with nonprofit financial management, including budgeting,
   fundraising, and financial reporting.
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   Strong organizational, operational, and interpersonal skills with the
   ability to be flexible and solve problems creatively and reflectively.
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   Demonstrated ability to successfully interact directly with a variety of
   stakeholders—students, parents, and community members.
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   Proven business-growth experience through growing student enrollment or
   other meaningful business development.

Compensation
This is a contract, full-time, benefits-eligible, salaried position. This
position offers a competitive salary range between $90,000 and $135,000
annually, based on qualifications and prior experience. Our robust benefits
package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid
holidays, and a 403(b) retirement plan. More details are available upon
request.

How to Apply

Please submit the following materials in a single merged document to
boardpresident at sussexschool.or <boardpresident at sussexschoo.org>g by
September 30, 2023.

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   Letter of Interest addressed to the Sussex Transition Committee
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   Current résumé
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   Statement of Progressive Educational Leadership
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   A list of five or more professional references with contact information
   (including phone numbers and email addresses)
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   Up to three letters of reference (optional)

Please email boardpresident at sussexschool.org with any additional questions
or to submit application materials.

Sussex School is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Sussex
School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual
orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other factor
protected by law. Sussex School is committed to offering reasonable
accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance
or an accommodation due to disability, please contact us at
boardpresident at sussexschool.org.
Virginia Rutherford
Office Manager/Enrollment Coordinator
Sussex School
1800 S 2nd St W
Missoula MT 59801
406.549.8327 <(406)%20549-8327>
www.sussexschool.org
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