Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs

Qualifications

Preferred candidates will possess the following

qualifications:

• Secondary teaching, administrative, and curriculum

development experience in an academically

rigorous setting

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Understanding of independent school accreditation

systems and requirements.

• Ability to educate about, manage, and develop

programs in areas of multiculturalism, diversity,

equity, and social justice.

• Creativity, enthusiasm, and personal warmth

• An understanding of and commitment to emerging

educational trends.

• A big thinking visionary bridge builder for academic

programs.

• Great listening, and relationship building skills

• Well organized, open, and approachable.

• An academic leader, while being a strong systems

thinker

Position Expectations

The individual selected to this position will be

expected to carry out the following

responsibilities:

• Setting a tone of mutual respect, strong,

effort, excellence, and good humor

• Serving as a contributing member of the

Leadership Team

• Teach at least one class during the

school year.

• Finding balance points among the

various demands on faculty and

administrator time

• Managing the budget accounts for

professional development, selected

grants programs, tuition,

reimbursement, and curricular support.

• Chairing the Curriculum Committee

• Guiding professional development for

the entire faculty and staff.

• Coordinating parent, communications

and relations.

• Manage the schools for primary grant

programs

• Serve as the primary liaison with the

Independent Schools Association of the

Central States (ISACS)

• Work closely with the Head of School

and Board to revise or design the

school’s strategic vision as needed

• Assist in the planning and execution of

programs associated with the school’s

strategic vision

• Work closely with the division heads to

assist in the execution of their programs as

needed.

To Apply

Candidates interested in applying for the Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs role may apply online at:

https://rg175.com/candidate/signup

The application includes:

• Letter of Interest

• Resume

• Personal Statement

• List of Five References with contact information

Deadline for receipt of full application materials: August 1, 2025

If you have any questions about the search, please contact John Farber of Resource Group 175 who is overseeing the search at: jfarber@rg175.com

Thank you for your interest in Columbus Academy. We look forward to hearing more about your interest in this rare opportunity for an outstanding educator.

Columbus Academy maintains a strict policy of non-discrimination in regard to employment. All aspects of employment at Academy are governed on the basis of competence, merit, and qualifications, and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran’s status, disability, or any other classes referred in applicable state and federal laws.