Head of High School

Edmund Burke School
Washington, D.C.

Start Date: July 2026

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Edmund Burke School, a progressive independent school serving students in grades 6–12 in Washington, DC, seeks a relational, collaborative, and mission-aligned educator to serve as its next Head of High School.

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“Our founders believed that a more ‘egalitarian, democratic, and participatory’ approach would nurture students’ inherent curiosity and creativity, animating them to work to make a better world. Today, we remain committed to that same endeavor so that our students can engage with the world as it is and then develop the skills, knowledge, and habits of mind to bring about the world we envision ought to be.” 

— Steve McManus, Head of School

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Procedure to apply

 

SEARCH CALENDAR*

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to those submitted by
March 13, 2026

Semifinalist Interviews
Week of March 30, 2026

Finalist Interviews
Week of April 6, 2026

Announcements
Late April 2026

Start Date
July 2026

*Approximate dates subject to change

 

We are dedicated to hiring people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and we honor the dignity and worth of all people. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability or handicap, veteran status, marital status or any other classification protected by law.

Interested candidates should submit the following materials confidentially in one single PDF file: 

  • A cover letter indicating the candidate’s particular interest in and qualifications for the position

  • A current resume

  • A statement of educational philosophy

  • The names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of five references, including at least two recent supervisors. 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. 

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