Upper School Assistant Director
Mary mcDowell Friends School
BrooklYN, NY
Start Date: July 2027
Mary McDowell Friends School (MMFS), a K–12 Quaker school in Brooklyn, New York, dedicated to the success of students with learning disabilities, seeks an engaging and grounded leader—both an accomplished administrator and a deeply knowledgeable educator—to serve as its next Upper School Assistant Director.
“The moment you walk through the doors of our upper school in historic Brooklyn Heights…you will feel the warmth of our community. You will witness the richness of our comprehensive program that supports multi-talented students and builds future leaders. And you will experience the joy that comes from fulfilling our mission of ‘revealing brilliance’ in our students.”
— André del Valle, Head of School
Procedure to apply
SEARCH CALENDAR*
Applications Due
December 4, 2026
Semifinalist Interviews
Week of January 11, 2027
Finalist Interviews
Weeks of January 25 & February 1, 2027
Announcement
Mid-February 2027
Start Date
July 1, 2027
*Approximate dates subject to change
Employment at Mary McDowell Friends School is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position, without regard to race, color, ethnic origin, nationality, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, familial status, or any other category protected by the law. Mary McDowell Friends School’s policy of non-discrimination extends to all employment practices including but not limited to hiring, transfer, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, layoffs, and termination.
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 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 (e.g. supervisor, colleague, or direct report).
Salary range: $140,000–$165,000
Please address any questions by email to maryrose@strategenius.org.
