Episcopal School of Baton Rouge, Lower School Division Head

Episcopal School of Baton Rouge seeks a dedicated, growth-oriented, and emotionally intelligent educational and administrative leader to serve as the Lower School Division Head. The Lower School Division Head is responsible for the students, faculty, programs, and parent relations within the Lower School, PreK3 through 5th grade. The next Lower School Division Head will have the opportunity to build upon a strong foundation to support our faculty and students in pursuing academic excellence, nurturing spirituality, building community, developing leadership, and fostering character.

This is a twelve-month, full-time position with annual renewal beginning July 1, 2026.

Episcopal School of Baton Rouge is a college preparatory educational community of approximately 950 students and 170 professionals that embodies the whole-child educational philosophy in grades PreK-3 through 12. As an Episcopal school, Episcopal School of Baton Rouge was created to be a diverse institution of educational and human development for all persons, regardless of origin, background, ability, or religion. We are created to “strive for justice and peace among all people and [to] respect the dignity of every human being.”

Episcopal is known for its academic performance, for its attention to the spiritual lives of its students, and for offering a wide range of opportunities for student education and development. Opportunities to excel in academics, arts, athletics, service, and community leadership characterize the school’s program.

• Mission and Leadership

  • Maintain congruence between the School’s mission and ministry, core values, and all activities of the division.

  • Act as the educational leader of the division; responsible for its day-to-day operation.

  • Advocate for the division while working collaboratively within the school’s leadership team to establish and support broader institutional goals.

  • Articulate the division’s programs, expectations, guidelines, and other information necessary to ensure that constituencies are fully informed.

  • Be a visible presence within the division and in all areas of the school.

  • Monitor the climate of the division through both qualitative and quantitative measures, ensuring a safe and supportive environment that fosters learning and emphasizes character development.

  • Clarify, enable, and coordinate proactive communication among faculty, students, and parents.

  • Keep information flowing between the division and the entire school, as well as between the entire school and the division.

  • Report directly to and work closely with the Head of School, as well as other administrators, to develop and coordinate school initiatives, policies, and procedures.

  • Serve as a member of the Administrative Cabinet, comprising the administrative leaders of the school, and the Academic Council, comprising the academic leaders of the school.

• Faculty and Academic Program

  • Collaborate with the Head of School, Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs, Division Heads, Department Chairs, and other administrators to develop and execute academic initiatives related to the Lower School.

  • Collaborate with the Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs, Department Chairs, and Grade Level Leaders to review and evaluate academic programs, identifying areas for improvement.

  • Be knowledgeable and able to articulate advances and trends in pedagogy and education.

  • Support, mentor, coach, and direct faculty to ensure that the school's academic, curricular, and behavioral policies and standards are being met.

  • Make recommendations regarding the hiring, retention, and assignment of faculty. Lead and serve on faculty search committees.

  • Oversee the faculty growth process within the division and evaluate faculty.

  • Build trusting relationships with faculty and staff, identifying their needs and strengths, and supporting their work.

  • Collaborate with the Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs, Department Chairs, Registrar, division office staff, and other administrators in preparing a master class schedule and assigning teachers to classes and other duties.

• Students and Parents

  • Monitor the academic progress of students…