Head of School
Giddens School
Seattle, WA
July 2023
Applications Still Open
Giddens School, a progressive preschool through fifth grade institution, with a 50-year history of deep commitment to academics and learning, social and emotional development, and justice education is seeking an inspirational, dynamic, compassionate leader with an unyielding justice compass, to build on a strong foundation and lead Giddens into the future with innovation and intentionality as its new Head of School.
“This is a community engaged in the care of children and we think about that care in dynamic ways. We ensure kids have engaging, authentic, connected learning experiences; ensure that as a community we help kids build and practice their social emotional skills; ensure they have the tools to advocate for themselves and others; and ensure they develop multiple lenses to examine the world and themselves, including the crucial justice lens.”
— Ken Bender, Director of Enrollment Management
Procedure to apply
SEARCH CALENDAR*
Applications Due
Still Accepting Applications
Semifinalist Interviews
Week of February 27, 2023
Finalist Interviews
March 9&10, 14&15,
week of March 20,
and March 27&28, 2023
Announcement
Early April 2023
*Approximate dates subject to change
Giddens School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or honorably discharged veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. The school’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
Giddens is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees through a competitive compensation plan. A full benefits package includes retirement and medical/dental coverage.
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following materials confidentially as a single PDF file:
A cover letter indicating the candidate’s particular interest in and qualifications for the position
A current résumé/CV
A statement of educational philosophy
The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references, including at least one recent supervisor. References should speak to the applicant’s 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 direct any questions via email to jobs@strategenius.org or by phone at 415-881-7105.
