Head of Upper School (6th-12th) - Providence Preparatory Academy

Position Overview

The Head of Upper School is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the academic, social, and emotional development of students in grades 6-12. This position requires a dynamic educational leader who can effectively manage faculty while providing compassionate guidance to students across middle and high school years, ensuring a cohesive educational experience throughout this critical developmental period.

Primary Responsibilities

Faculty Leadership & Management

• Recruit, hire, develop, and evaluate upper school faculty across grades 6-12
• Foster a collaborative and engaging teaching environment
• Facilitate regular faculty meetings and professional development opportunities
• Observe classroom instruction and provide constructive feedback
• Support teachers in implementing curriculum and addressing classroom challenges
  
  

Student Support & Guidance

• Establish a God honoring culture that promotes student well-being
• Provide direct counseling and guidance to students facing academic or personal challenges
• Oversee the student discipline process with an emphasis on growth and development
• Foster student leadership opportunities and extracurricular engagement
• Facilitate successful transitions between middle school (6-8) and high school (9-12)
  
  

Program Development

• Instruct and enforce educational best practices aligned with the school's mission
• Oversee academic policies, grading standards, and assessment procedures
• Coordinate with department chairs on curriculum planning and implementation
  
  

Community Engagement

• Serve as the primary liaison between the upper school and parents
• Communicate regularly with families about school programs and student progress
• Represent the upper school at community events and functions
• Collaborate with lower school leadership to ensure programmatic continuity
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, educational leadership, or related field required
• 7+ years of teaching experience at the middle and/or secondary level
• 3+ years of administrative experience in an educational setting
• Understanding of adolescent development and middle/high school curriculum
• Experience working with diverse age groups from early adolescence through young adulthood
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
  
  

Personal Qualities

• Approachable, empathetic leader who builds trust with students and faculty
• Strong decision-maker who can balance competing priorities
• Problem-solver who maintains composure during challenges
• Adaptable educator who understands the developmental differences across grades 6-12
  
  

Reports to Head of School

Application Process

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, statement of educational philosophy, and three professional references.

Salary: $50,000