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Deerfield-Windsor School

Opportunity Statement & Job Description

Director of Lower School

Deerfield-Windsor School exists to inspire in its students a passion for learning, a commitment to personal integrity, and a sense of social responsibility. 

For over 60 years, Deerfield-Windsor has served the Southwest Georgia community, helping students grow intellectually, morally, creatively, and physically.  The school's combination of academic, artistic, and athletic rigor ensure that students can pursue their passions. Deerfield-Windsor enrolls approximately 540 students on two campuses. 

The Director of Lower School will be responsible for leading a faculty of approximately 30 teachers from K3 through fifth grade. He or she will be a member of the senior administrative team and be involved in making both school-wide and division-level decisions. 

Desired Qualities: The Director of Lower School will

• be a strategic, systems-oriented thinker.
• be an engaged learner who constantly seeks opportunities to grow and evolve while encouraging students, faculty and parents to do the same.
• be a leader who balances between autonomy and accountability for teachers.
• be a data-driven, collaborative decision-maker.
• toggle between big-picture vision and day-to-day execution.
• understand and advocate for Deerfield-Windsor’s Mission in all situations.
• be a leader who demonstrates honesty and strong moral and ethical principles and values.
• be a clear communicator who possesses excellent listening, verbal and writing skills.
• be a relationship-builder, demonstrating personal flexibility and a sense of humor.
• be able to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• be detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills.
• be confidential in matters of  the leadership team, teachers, parents, and students.

Required Qualifications: The Director of Lower School will

• possess a bachelor's degree; advanced degree preferred.
• possess at least five years experience in an education environment, independent school experience preferred.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: The Director of Lower School will

• be well-versed in current educational pedagogy and innovative program design.
• promote development of a strong curriculum and skills for success in our youngest learners.
• be knowledgeable of diverse learning styles and learning profiles.
• understand and nurture the physical, social, and psychological needs of Lower School students.
• model life-long learning and champion best practices in independent school education and research.
• collaborate with Directors of Middle School and Upper School to develop and administer a robust faculty evaluation program that will support continual faculty growth.
• design, implement and engage faculty in dynamic professional development.
• aggressively recruit, hire, develop and retain the strongest faculty possible.
• lead faculty to observe and evaluate students and communicate results with parents and ensure appropriate procedures to address student issues.
• be a visible presence in all areas of the school; work toward a resolution of all problems - both routine and unique - as these arise; keep the Head of School informed of the general programs, activities, and issues.
• participate with the Head of School and Director of Finance and Operations in the development of budget criteria as it relates to curriculum materials.
• participate with the Director of Admissions in the development of admissions processes along with assessment, interviewing, reviewing, and selecting of students.
• develop opportunities for Parent Education & Information Sessions.
• collaborate with the Development and Admission Offices regarding the promotion and execution of special events and programs.
• participate  with  the Parent’s Association officers and grade level representatives.
• participate as a member of the Senior Administrative Team by supporting, and carrying out decisions pertaining to planning and scheduling staff meetings, developing school calendar, designing and reviewing policies and procedures, and keeping the Administrative Team informed as a subject matter expert of needs and developments in area of responsibility.
• supervise teachers and hold teachers accountable; oversee the enforcement of policies regarding students and teachers/staff.
• perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School.

Application Process:

The position is available on July 1, 2026 and will remain open until filled. Compensation is competitive and is commensurate with experience. Please email a resume, letter of interest, and contact information for at least three professional references to:

Mr. Allen Lowe, Head of School

Deerfield-Windsor School

2500 Nottingham Way

Albany, GA 31707

[email protected]

No phone calls, please.

Deerfield-Windsor School does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender identity, veteran status, sex, age, or sexual orientation in employment, admission of students, or in providing its services in any manner. Deerfield-Windsor School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information about Deerfield-Windsor School, please visit www.deerfieldwindsor.com.

Westminster Christian Academy is seeking candidates for the position of Upper School Principal (grades 6-12) for the 26-27 school year. Westminster is a growing PreK-12th Grade Christ-centered community located just minutes from the University of Georgia. 

The Upper School Principal position is responsible for leading 250 students and 25 faculty members. 

This is a great opportunity to join our Leadership Team whose average tenure at the school is 14 years. 

Mission

Brentwood School is committed to providing a college-preparatory education in a safe and diverse environment while preparing its students emotionally, culturally, physically, and spiritually to lead productive lives in a global society.

Philosophy

Brentwood is a college preparatory school whose curriculum is broad enough to meet varied levels of ability and diverse interests. With an outstanding faculty, administration, and staff, the school seeks to:

- Develop fundamental academic skills

- Create a hunger for knowledge and a love of learning

- Engender an appreciation for the arts

- Nurture diversity

- Promote the principles of good judgment and character through self-discipline, self-respect, and respect for others

About Brentwood

Founded in 1969, Brentwood School is an independent, co-educational, college-preparatory day school located in Sandersville, Georgia. It is comprised of a Pre-School (Early PK and PK), a Lower School (grades K–5), a Middle School (grades 6–8), and an Upper School (grades 9–12).

Since its beginning, Brentwood has provided students from Washington County and surrounding areas with an education of unsurpassed quality in a nurturing and safe environment. The school offers a rigorous college preparatory program, and typically 100% of graduates pursue post-secondary education.

The Opportunity

Brentwood seeks an inspiring, visionary, and strategic Head of School to lead the institution into its next chapter. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Head of School serves as the chief executive officer, responsible for daily operations, strategic direction, and the long-term success of the school.

Key Leadership Priorities

- Champion Brentwood’s mission and philosophy while articulating a bold vision for its future.

- Recruit, retain, and support a high-performing faculty and staff.

- Partner with the Board of Directors to ensure effective governance and institutional alignment.

- Guide curriculum and programming that foster academic excellence, creativity, curiosity, and character.

- Safeguard financial sustainability through responsible budgeting and resource management.

- Strengthen alumni and donor engagement to expand philanthropic support.

- Communicate transparently with all school constituencies.

- Promote Brentwood’s visibility and reputation throughout Sandersville, Washington County, and beyond.

- Collaborate with Admissions to sustain and grow enrollment.

Candidate Profile — Qualifications & Attributes

Required:

- Demonstrated leadership experience in an independent, Christian, or mission-driven school.

- Strong skills in strategy, finance, enrollment management, and advancement.

- Proven success in faculty recruitment, mentoring, and evaluation.

- Excellent communicator who can inspire confidence across diverse stakeholders.

- Commitment to Brentwood’s mission, philosophy, and values.

Preferred:

- Prior Head of School or senior-level educational leadership role.

- Experience with board governance and strategic planning.

- Expertise in fundraising and community partnerships.

- Master’s degree or higher in education, leadership, or related field.

First-Year Success Goals

- Develop a shared strategic plan aligned with mission, finances, and enrollment.

- Strengthen faculty culture and professional development pathways.

- Build visible, proactive engagement with families, alumni, and donors.

- Support enrollment stability and broaden philanthropic support.

Compensation & Benefits

Brentwood School offers a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience, including [medical, retirement, tuition remission, relocation support—if applicable].

How to Apply

Please email the following materials (PDF preferred) to Trey Sheppard, Chairman of the Brentwood Board of Directors, at [email protected]:

1. Resume

2. Letter of interest highlighting your fit for Brentwood School

3. Statement of educational philosophy

4. Professional references with contact information (references contacted later with candidate permission)

Application deadline: October 31, 2025

After initial review, semifinalists will be invited for interviews. Finalists will visit campus for comprehensive meetings with students, faculty, parents, and trustees.

Anticipated Appointment: Early 2026

Start: July 2026

Gatewood School

Head of School

Leadership Opportunity

Mission Statement

The mission of Gatewood School is to educate students in a nurturing, Christian environment while instilling life-long characteristics of faith, truth, honor, loyalty, and pride. Gatewood will provide an educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary education and lasting success.

About the School

Gatewood is a co-educational, independent PK-12 school located in Eatonton, Georgia. Currently serving 470 students, Gatewood draws from six counties with close proximity to Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, commonly referred to as Georgia’s “Lake Country.”

Since opening in 1970, Gatewood has offered a Christian-based environment that is both challenging and rewarding as it prepares students for success in college and life beyond. 

About the Position

Gatewood is seeking an inspiring, visionary, and strategic leader to serve as its next Head of School. As chief executive, the Head of School will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and the long-term success of the school. This individual will work closely with the Board of Directors, faculty, staff, and families to uphold the school’s mission and to drive its continued growth and success.

The next Head of School will:

• Champion the mission and strategic vision of the school.
• Recruit and support a high-performing faculty and staff.
• Partner with the Board of Directors to ensure strong governance and institutional alignment.
• Work closely with school administrators to ensure a curriculum that promotes intellectual curiosity, creativity, and personal responsibility.
• Safeguard the school’s financial sustainability through responsible budgeting and resource allocation.
• Engage donors and alumni to secure philanthropic support.
• Foster transparent communication with all shareholders.
• Elevate the school’s visibility and reputation in and around the community.
• Collaborate with the Admissions Office and the Board of Directors in implementing a strategic enrollment plan that targets and maintains 500 students.

To Apply

Interested candidates should send the following information to Jeff Decker

[email protected] and Josh Ringer [email protected].

• Resume
• Letter highlighting interest and fitness for the position
• Statement of educational philosophy
• Professional references and contact information

After initial review of the applicants, the Search Committee will interview semifinalist candidates. Finalists will visit Gatewood School for more comprehensive interviews with school representatives. A December 2025 appointment is anticipated with service as Head of School to begin with the 2026-2027 school year.  

Accepting candidate applications through October 15, 2025.

St. Martin’s Episcopal School is seeking a culturally competent and responsive candidate to serve as a Controller. The position reports to the Director of Finance and Operations and is responsible for supporting a budget of $18 million. This role requires a range of financial, accounting and administrative/organizational skill levels, from routine monthly tasks and reconciliations to complex analysis and special projects.

The Controller role requires a proactive, hands-on strategic thinker who will own, in partnership with the Director of Finance and Operations, the responsibility for finance and other operational functions such as insurance and risk management and auxiliary operations. 

St. Martin’s Episcopal School is a Christian school with an Episcopal identity and welcomes applicants of all faiths, celebrating inclusivity and diversity while fostering an inclusive culture. Under the direction of the Director of Finance and Operations, the Controller will:

• Coordinate all aspects of Finance, including but not limited to reporting, accounting, and customer relations
• Manage the cash receipts and invoicing/billing
• Coordinate collection of outstanding accounts
• Manage daily batch creation, closing and posting
• Manage monthly deferred revenue recognition and credit card reconciliations
• Oversee all of student tuition and incidental billing in the tuition management system, FACTS
• Perform General Ledger account reconciliations related to billing
• Collect, deposit and post to the ledger all cash receipts for the school
• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements; this includes preparing and/or reviewing monthly reconciliations, journal entries, semi-monthly payroll, accounts payable, 403b reconciliation and remittance, maintaining fixed asset inventory and recording monthly depreciation
• Complete all monthly reconciliations such as bank accounts, credit cards, summer camp, etc.
• Submit all bank transfers and loan payments
• Post sub system including pledge payments and gifts from Raiser’s Edge
• Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing financial policies, internal controls, procedures and reporting system
• Prepare month-end journal entries and reconciliations
• Prepare and presents financial reports in an accurate and timely manner (monthly, quarterly, annually)
• Strategically analyze financial data; identifies trends and keeps apprised of issues and trends particular to independent schools; supports the Director of Finance and Operations in engaging the board’s audit and finance committees around issues and trends in financial operating models and delivery
• Assist the Director of Finance with the annual budgeting and planning process; works with individuals at all levels to create budgets as well as leads ongoing review and comparison to actual results with a view to achieving budget objectives; identifies, explains, and corrects variances as appropriate
• Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, filing financial reports, and advising management on needed actions
• Ensure proper categorization and reporting of restricted funds
• Manage organizational cash flow forecasting
• Ensure books are closed in a timely manner
• Oversee annual financial audit
• Manage surplus cash calculations
• Manage overall organization and retention of business office documents and files such as vendor contracts, certificates of insurance, leases, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferable major in business administration, accounting or finance related field
• 5-7 years of experience
• Practical expertise of Blackbaud Financial Edge and NXT
• Desire to plan and work collaboratively on a team is essential

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• CPA and/or MBA
• Prior work within independent schools is strongly preferred

Candidate Characteristics

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• High attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, board or other outside partners
• The ability to balance day-to-day priorities with long-term goals and projects
• This position has access to high levels of confidential information; thus a commitment to operating with a strong work ethic and sense of integrity, with a focus on maintaining confidentiality, is integral 
• Participate in regular team meetings and contribute to the culture of open communication.

Physical Requirements

This job is performed inside; the noise level can be soft to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be required to stand, stoop, kneel, walk, talk, read, and hear. The employee could be required to use hands to type, finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. In compliance with ADA requirements, we will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.

Additional Responsibilities

All employees are expected to support the mission and vision statements of St. Martin's Episcopal School, and contribute to the overall life of the School.

The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties, essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be all responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

Schedule

The position is a 12-month, Administrative position and follows the typical school calendar. The position will adhere to a regular schedule of Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm. The position is a regular, full-time, exempt and benefits eligible role.

DCS, located in Dunwoody, Georgia, is conducting a search for a Head of School, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year.

Dunwoody Christian School is an independent Covenant Christian school that provides curriculum for students in grades PreK-8.

• Experience as a Head of School is required.
• Experience in classical Christian education is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or higher is required.

Candidates must be committed to living a life of service to Christ in accordance with the DCS Statement of Faith, and committed to the mission and vision of Dunwoody Christian School.

Interested candidates should submit the following to Mr. John Cowart, Board Vice-Chairman, at [email protected].

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Written testimony

Candidates should review the school website to confirm alignment with the school's statement of faith, mission, and vision: https://dunwoodychristianschool.org/

Royce Learning Center is searching for a collaborative leader with excellent communication skills, financial acumen, and successful professional experience, ideally in a non-profit environment, to become its next Executive Director.

The Mission of Royce Learning Center is to enable children with learning disabilities, attention deficit disorders, and literacy needs to reach their maximum potential educationally, emotionally, and socially by providing comprehensive education services. Royce Learning Center seeks to heighten public awareness of the lifelong barriers associated with such disabilities and the interventions available. The Center meets these needs through its unique programs: Chatham Academy (Grade 1-12), The Tutoring Center, and Summer Programs.

Annually enrolling between 105-110 children, Royce is the only such comprehensive education facility in the Savannah, Chatham County community, attracting students from nearby counties and South Carolina. Supported financially by the larger community in a variety of ways—including tuition, donations, grants, and insurance--Royce routinely operates a balanced budget.

The Executive Director reports to a Board of Trustees and oversees a strong leadership team of administrators, including the Head of Chatham Academy, Business Manager, Development Director, and Division Coordinators. The various responsibilities and functions of the Executive Director include:

● To align and implement the strategic goals of the institution as established by the Board.

● To oversee facility maintenance and the organization’s human resources in accordance with policies and current regulations.

● To promote the Center’s financial health in concert with the Board.

● To build and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, community resources, and the other stakeholders in the Center.

● To ensure quality educational outcomes of all programs and services and to maintain the Center’s various accreditations, including Orton-Gillingham, GISA and SAIS.

● To represent Royce positively in the local community and regional organizations and advocate actively on behalf of the Center’s constituents.

● To solicit charitable contributions to the Center in various ways in concert with the Development Director and Board.

Education: An advanced degree is preferred.

Start Date: Immediate. An interim director currently fills the rule until this position is filled successfully.

Compensation: The salary and benefit package will be regionally competitive in relation to experience.

To Apply: Qualified Candidates should electronically submit in a single PDF attachment a letter of interest in the role, a current resume not to exceed two pages, a statement of educational philosophy, a list of five professional references with contact information, and any other appropriate documents to [email protected].