University Lake School seeks a Head of the Lower School Division to provide visionary, relational, and operational leadership for its Lower School program. Responsible for the academic, social-emotional, and cultural life of the Preprimary (age 2–K) and Lower School (grades 1–4) divisions, the Lower School Head serves as the primary steward of the division’s student experience and programmatic vitality. Reporting to the Head of School, John Dewis, and serving as a member of the School Leadership Team, the Lower School Head oversees day-to-day operations, faculty development, student life, and parent communication; plays a vital role in advancing the School’s mission and values; and contributes to school-wide strategic initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
● Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
● Demonstrated deep experience in and understanding of the developmental, social, and academic needs of early childhood and elementary-aged students.
● Prior experience in school leadership or administration.
● Strong background in faculty supervision, curriculum leadership, and parent communication
TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit the following materials confidentially in a single PDF file:
● A cover letter indicating your particular interest in and qualifications for the position
● A current resume
● The names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of five references, including your current Head of School and at least one other recent supervisor. References should speak to your ability to be an effective educator and administrator, to work successfully with children, and to work collaboratively and collegially with adults (references will be contacted only with the candidate’s permission). Please indicate your relationship with each reference (i.e. supervisor, colleague, or direct report).
Please address any questions by email to ara@strategenius.org.
SEARCH CALENDAR
● Application deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to those submitted by Monday, March 9, 2026
● Semi-finalist interviews: March 17-19, 2026
● Finalist interviews: Weeks of March 30 and April 6, 2026
● Announcement: Late April 2026
● Start date: July 2026