Westfield, NJ United States
St. Paul’s Day School, offering preschool through Kindergarten in Westfield, New Jersey, is searching for a Day School Director to begin July 1, 2025. The Director must have the leadership skills, vision and strategic mindset to partner with the Day School Board and the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Rector in guiding the school through an era of growth and development. The community seeks a Director who is experienced as an early childhood educator, a proactive problem solver, future-focused, a collaborative decision-maker, caring and approachable.
The Director is a staff member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and reports to the Rector on the school’s educational and administrative functions. The ideal candidate possesses at least a bachelor’s degree and, preferably, a master’s degree in education or a related field. The ideal candidate would have substantial teaching experience and a minimum of three years of administrative experience in an early childhood program, ideally within an Episcopal school or church setting. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is the ability to effectively engage with a diverse community of school stakeholders.
Contact Information
Candidates should submit the following materials to the school’s search consultant, Kirk Duncan, at kduncan@stpaulsday.org no later than January 31, 2025. A cover letter detailing interest in and qualifications for the position
- A resume outlining work experience and academic background
- A statement of educational philosophy
- Three letters of recommendation
- The names, email addresses, and phone numbers of at least four references