Head of School Announcement
St. John’s Episcopal School is looking for a new Head of School for July 2023. This is an opportunity to lead a community of exceptional teachers and students in a multi-cultural environment.
The School
St. John’s is a coeducational day school with 546 students in grades K3 through 12. The school offers the highest quality in academics, fine arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs to achieve its mission.
St. John’s Episcopal School supports students pursuing excellence through a college preparatory program promoting transformative principles of faith, integrity, active learning, service, and global consciousness.
A low teacher-to-student ratio and the personal relationship developed between faculty and students are at the heart of the mission’s success. Highly qualified teachers identify a student’s strengths and needs and promote their growth in the school wide learning outcomes.
St. John’s graduates aim to be:
St. John’s School helps students to prepare for success through the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) programs. Colleges and universities around the world recognize the rigor of these classes and, in some cases, offer college credit for those classes.
St. John’s is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). It is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and The National Association of College Admission Counselors (NACAC).
ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL AT A GLANCE
Founded: 1962
Campus: 17 acres
Enrollment: 552
Average Class Size: 15
Student-to-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Tuition:
Budget: $6,500,000
Endowment $2,784,710; Reserves $968,123
The Board of Trustees has launched a search for a new head of school. The new Head will be tasked with providing strategic vision to the school community as it continues to position for future academic excellence, capital improvements and growth. Challenges for the future include the following:
Responsibilities
As the chief officer of the school, the Head of School pursues the vision and executes the stated mission of the school, manages faculty and staff, and ensures the financial health of the institution.
Common Qualification Requirements
Watchorn, Vince. The NAIS Head Search Handbook. Second edition. National Association of Independent Schools. 2018.
WASC, St. John’s Episcopal School Report, Western Association of Schools & Colleges, 2020.
How To Apply:
You may send resumes to headsearch@stjohnsguam.com.
The announcement will close in 30 days.
The School
St. John’s is a coeducational day school with 546 students in grades K3 through 12. The school offers the highest quality in academics, fine arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs to achieve its mission.
St. John’s Episcopal School supports students pursuing excellence through a college preparatory program promoting transformative principles of faith, integrity, active learning, service, and global consciousness.
A low teacher-to-student ratio and the personal relationship developed between faculty and students are at the heart of the mission’s success. Highly qualified teachers identify a student’s strengths and needs and promote their growth in the school wide learning outcomes.
St. John’s graduates aim to be:
- Service-Minded Leaders
- Creative and Critical Thinkers
- Articulate Communicators
- Reflective Decision-Makers
- Self-Directed Learners
St. John’s School helps students to prepare for success through the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) programs. Colleges and universities around the world recognize the rigor of these classes and, in some cases, offer college credit for those classes.
St. John’s is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). It is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and The National Association of College Admission Counselors (NACAC).
ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL AT A GLANCE
Founded: 1962
Campus: 17 acres
Enrollment: 552
- Lower School (K3-5): 241
- Middle School (6-8): 134
- High School (9-12): 177
Average Class Size: 15
Student-to-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Tuition:
- Lower School: PK $9.950; 1-5 $12,375
- Middle School: $13,875
- High School: $15,175
Budget: $6,500,000
Endowment $2,784,710; Reserves $968,123
The Board of Trustees has launched a search for a new head of school. The new Head will be tasked with providing strategic vision to the school community as it continues to position for future academic excellence, capital improvements and growth. Challenges for the future include the following:
- Expand income sources beyond tuition.
- Fundraising for capital improvements (new classrooms, fine arts theater, tennis courts).
- Upgrade the current physical plant.
Responsibilities
As the chief officer of the school, the Head of School pursues the vision and executes the stated mission of the school, manages faculty and staff, and ensures the financial health of the institution.
- Works in partnership with the Board of Trustees to manifest and refine the school’s mission and strategic future and embodies and represents the mission of the school with all constituencies.
- Carries out and reviews established school policies with the Board of Trustees, keeping them informed on all aspects of the school’s operation.
- Provides leadership in shaping the school’s programs.
- Has direct supervision over and responsibly provides direction to administration and faculty to ensure that school policies are followed.
- Is responsible for attracting, selecting, hiring, retaining, developing, and evaluating properly qualified faculty and staff, as well as terminating personnel when needed.
- Supervises the financial management and maintenance of the physical plant.
- Guides strategic planning, and fund-raising efforts of the school.
- Maintains and participates in school culture and quality of life; provides a safe environment for learning.
- Ensures that every element of school life reflects the principles of equity, justice, and the dignity of each individual.
- Understands education trends and the local and regional education landscape.
- Communicates effectively with all constituencies, including students, faculty and staff, parents, and alumni.
- Represents with integrity his or her role within the broader network of schools and the community, which could include public appearances.
- Abides by principles of good practice in all school operations – particularly admission, marketing, faculty recruitment, and fund-raising.
- Preparation for, response to, and recovery from natural disasters.
- Maintains accreditation status.
Common Qualification Requirements
- A master’s or doctorate degree preferred
- Proven success in a senior administrative role
- Proven success in fundraising
- Successful teaching experience and demonstrated leadership qualities
- Commitment to academic goals of students and the mission and philosophy of the school
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Preferably of Episcopal faith
- Emotional intelligence
- The ability to get along with coworkers and other school community members.
Watchorn, Vince. The NAIS Head Search Handbook. Second edition. National Association of Independent Schools. 2018.
WASC, St. John’s Episcopal School Report, Western Association of Schools & Colleges, 2020.
How To Apply:
You may send resumes to headsearch@stjohnsguam.com.
The announcement will close in 30 days.
