Head of Middle School

Description

Charlotte Latin School seeks a new Head of Middle School starting on July 1, 2025. The school has retained Carney Sandoe and Associates to execute a national search for its next Head of Middle School. For more information, contact Rice Bryan at rbryan@carneysandoe.com. 

The new Head of Middle School will join an experienced leadership team, leading a talented middle school faculty and a happy and curious student body. Reporting to the Associate Head of School, Dr. Sonja Taylor, the Head of Middle School will provide effective leadership and vision for the middle school, guide and support the middle school faculty, embrace parents as partners, and create a sense of trust in the middle school community to provide an appropriately challenging and nurturing learning environment for early adolescents.

Qualifications

The ideal Middle School Head is an experienced, culturally competent, and emotionally intelligent leader who is passionate about excellence in education and fully engages in the life of the school. They communicate effectively with all constituents, demonstrating compassion, respect, and the ability to inspire others. Forward-thinking and strategic, they establish clear priorities and develop thoughtful, action-oriented plans. Committed to fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment, they embrace both traditional and innovative instructional methods and stay informed about best practices in middle school education. As a humble yet confident collaborator, they build strong relationships with families, faculty, and staff, exemplifying professionalism, integrity, and maturity in all aspects of their leadership. The successful candidate will hold advanced degrees in a related field and show evidence of successful experience as a school administrator.