Assistant Head of School

Description

St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks candidates for the position of Assistant Head of School.

St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college-preparatory day school serving more than 920 students in Prekindergarten through grade 12. Our three campuses are located approximately a mile apart in St. Paul, Minnesota. Our Goodrich Campus serves students in grades K-5, and our Randolph Campus serves students in grades 6-12. Our Prekindergarten is located on the campus of St.

Catherine’s University and serves children beginning at age 4. The school draws students from St. Paul, Minneapolis, and throughout the eastern and western suburbs.

Our mission—shaping the minds and the hearts of the people who will change the world—is a promise to our students and our families, and it pushes us to be thoughtful about everything we do. It inspires us to be our best and reminds us that we have the responsibility to respect the unique potential in every child. Our mission gives us purpose and represents our greatest aspirations and values.

But most of all, it reflects our deep belief in the talents and capabilities of our students.

For additional information about the school’s curriculum, community, and culture, please visit our website .edu.

Position Begins: July 1, 2026

Status: Exempt, 1.0 FTE

Department: Administration

Salary Range: $170,000 - $190,000
Schedule: 12 months, on campus/in-person

Reports to: Head of School

The Assistant Head of School (AHOS) is a high-level administrative position that requires a unique blend of educational leadership, institutional strategy, and strong people-management skills. For a large, multi-division school of approximately 950 students, the candidate must demonstrate readiness to serve as the Head of School's Chief of Staff, with a specialized focus on academic excellence and student well-being.

This position l Academy and Summit School (SPA) serves as the "force multiplier" for the Head of School. As the Chief of Staff, this position will enhance the effectiveness of the Head of School and the institution by coordinating strategy, managing cross-functional initiatives, strengthening internal communication, and supporting governance and organizational alignment.

This role is ideal for a seasoned educational leader or administrator who combines sound judgment, operational excellence, and political acuity with a deep appreciation for independent school culture, mission, and values.

The Assistant Head of School works in close partnership with the Head of School to advance the school’s mission. They report directly to the Head of School, and support members of the Head’s Council and Academic Leadership teams who collectively implement the academic vision and uphold and shape the shared values of the student experience n necessary, the Assistant Head of School will represent the Head of School at meetings or functions, and may have primary management responsibilities (along with other members of the Head’s Council) for the school during the Head’s absence.

In collaboration with the Head of School, this individual will oversee the corresponding professional development and instructional goals, and collaborate with administrative leaders to implement inclusive and equitable practices and programming aligned with the educational priorities of the school. Under the direction of the Head of School, the Assistant Head of School oversees special projects and annual initiatives that further the school’s progress toward educational and operational goals.

As a PK-12 school administrator, the Assistant Head of School provides counsel and support to Division Principals, and supervises operational and programmatic practices for the Center for Learning and Teaching, Athletics, the Health Office, PK-12 Director of Academic Programs, and Summer and Auxiliary Programs. Specific duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Head of School include:

• Supporting the mission of the School in word and deed. Model and reinforce…