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

Company: Christian Career
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: May 7, 2025

Job Description:

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
  

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• 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
  
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  • 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
    
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    • 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
      
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      • 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
        
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        • 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
          
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          • 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
            
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