Head of the Lower School

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Since 1910, St. Anne’s-Belfield School has been committed to nurturing the whole student: body, heart, mind, and soul. As the largest independent school in Charlottesville, VA, with 900+ students ages 2 through Grade 12, the school aims to educate exemplary citizens and visionary leaders.

As a member of our school community, you would join a team of people who are passionate about their roles and contribute to a community of purpose and belonging. The Portrait of a Graduate guides our work, with priorities including pursuing knowledge to generate impact, engaging diverse perspectives, reflection, integrity, and serving the community’s needs.

Our two campuses on 55 acres serve as hubs for curiosity, creativity, and academic excellence in Charlottesville, with access to nearby University of Virginia and regional opportunities.

If you are looking for a dynamic learning environment where your contributions spark each child’s potential, consider a career with St. Anne’s-Belfield School. We seek to hire the best teachers, administrators, staff members, and coaches to support our student body with a competitive benefits package and a positive working environment.

Reporting to the Head of School, the Head of the Lower School (LS) will join the senior administrative leadership team and guide a faculty devoted to students and craft. The division head will be an experienced leader in early childhood and elementary pedagogy, able to motivate faculty toward research-based educational innovation, and skilled in managing a large, dynamic program and campus.

The ideal candidate balances empathy with decisiveness and vision with follow-through.

The division head is expected to be visible and engaged in classrooms, in conversations with parents and guardians, and in partnership with colleagues. The successful candidate will demonstrate courage, integrity, and professional poise, and use data and research to inform decisions. They will honor the School’s traditions while leading the Lower School boldly into its next chapter, advancing excellence through strong operational systems, transparent communication, and a focus on teaching and learning.

In partnership with the Head of School, Academic Team, and division heads, the next Head of the Lower School will focus on the following priorities:

Lead the Continued Implementation of Standards-Based Learning (SBL): Use data and research to guide instructional decisions and communicate clearly about SBL to strengthen understanding among faculty and families.

• Collaborate with the Academic Team to meet the School’s purpose and strategic goals
• Provide leadership of the ECP, including supervision of the program’s director
• Define and support appropriate student behavior within an inclusive learning community
• Support the admissions, retention, and re-enrollment process
• Engage the division’s parent body to build…