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The Assistant Head plays a central role in the School’s leadership and daily administration. In collaboration with the Head of School, division heads, and other senior administrators, the Assistant Head of School will shape the day-to-day implementation of Country Day’s philosophy, short, medium, and long-term planning, and strategic initiatives to advance the School’s mission and achieve operational, curricular, and co-curricular goals. 
Specific responsibilities will be refined in partnership with the Head of School, evolving based on the current needs of the School, and are likely to include:
• Serving as a key thought partner to the Head of School and participating as a collaborative and engaged member of the Leadership Team;
• Supporting, refining, and augmenting the School’s excellent academic program;
• Leading the execution of various projects and initiatives identified as a part of the School’s next Strategic Plan, which will be further refined over the course of the 2025-26 school year;
• Conveying, supporting, and implementing the School’s vision and mission to both internal and 
external audiences;
• Supporting and nurturing the professional community, including the leadership development of current and aspiring leaders across the School and fostering connection between members of the professional community in support of excellence, satisfaction, and retention;
• Coordinating the School’s accreditation process (most recent accreditation completed in 2023), 
special committees, and task forces;
• In partnership with division heads and Human Resources, recruiting, hiring, and developing faculty;
• Supporting the smooth functioning of the school by serving as a liaison for parent, faculty, student, and legal concerns and communication as needed;
• In partnership with the division heads and other administrators, establishing the academic calendar and master schedule;
• Maintaining a strong presence in all areas of the School, keeping the Head informed of the general programs, activities, challenges, and opportunities of the School;
• Staffing relevant committees of the Charlotte Country Day School Board of Trustees;
• Serving as a thought leader within the community and nationally, sharing expertise and best practices, speaking and presenting on School initiatives, and helping to elevate the visibility of successes; and
• As necessary, representing the Head of School at internal and external meetings, presentations, and committees.

Qualifications and Personal Attributes

The Assistant Head will bring an impressive record as an educator and a community builder who has previously served in roles of considerable responsibility. The most competitive candidates will offer most or all of the following qualifications and qualities:
Professional Qualifications
• Nuanced understanding of the academic, student life, and operations dimensions of a multi-division independent school;
• Deep knowledge of current best practices and innovation in curriculum, pedagogy, and student life;
• Documented history of transforming organizational culture in a sustainable manner, contributing to a welcoming and inclusive community;
• Personal and professional commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and the requisite skillfulness to support student and faculty growth in this area and to facilitate critical conversations 
in the design of ever more inclusive curriculum and programs;
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with inspiration and clarity across a wide range of audiences; and
• An advanced degree and evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning.
Leadership Style and Personal Qualities
• Motivated, energetic, and collaborative colleague, who takes joy in team success;
• Commitment to hard work and creative problem solving while demonstrating humility and a 
commitment to personal growth and learning from and with one’s colleagues;
• A style grounded in principles and relationships;
• The confidence, humility, and emotional intelligence to advocate for new ideas, invite disagreement, and welcome feedback, engaging in challenging conversations with grace;
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail; and
• A sense of humor, enthusiasm for schools, and genuine excitement for serving as an Assistant 
Head of School.

To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to contact the consultants in confidence. Because the search will move quickly, candidates should submit the following materials as separate PDF documents as soon as possible:
• A cover letter tailored to express interest in this position
• A current and comprehensive résumé

Selected candidates may also be asked to provide:

• Writing samples specific to this search
• List of five professional references with name, relationship, phone number, and email address of each (references will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission)

Materials should be sent to:
Marsha Little
Vice President, Professional Learning & Strategy
marsha.little@carneysandoe.com

Darryl Ford, Ph.D. 
Vice President, Education Leadership Services 
darryl.ford@carneysandoe.com

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