Top 101 Head of school Jobs in New York State

Head of School
Brooklyn Waldorf School —Brooklyn, NY
- $275,000 - $315,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Executive Chief of Staff (Professional School Assistant Administrator)
The City University of New York (CUNY) —New York, NY
- $160,000 - $180,000 a year
- Research
- Office
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
10d
District Superintendent of Schools & Chief Executive Officer
OCM BOCES —Liverpool, NY
- $208,250 a year
- School experience
- Senior level
- Public school
4d
Head of Campus Services
Success Academy Charter Schools —New York, NY
- $225,000 - $250,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Analysis skills
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
Executive Assistant to the Head of School
HACKLEY SCHOOL —Tarrytown, NY
- $82,500 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Executive Assistant to the Head of School
Marymount School of New York —New York, NY
- $65,000 - $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- School experience
- Google Workspace
- 3 years
Deputy Chief of School Design, HS
Achievement First Network Support —New York, NY
- $200,000 - $240,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- School experience
- Spanish
- High school
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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Lower School Head Teacher Grade 3rd-5th
Leman Manhattan Preparatory School —New York, NY
- $68,000 - $145,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Public speaking
Chief of Staff
Bold Charter School —Bronx, NY
- $130,000 - $160,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- School experience
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
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Head, Strategic Initiatives and Business Operations
Success Academy Charter Schools —New York, NY
- $250,000 - $275,000 a year
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
Head of School
Fusion Academy —New York, NY
- $105,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- High school
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
Girls Varsity Soccer Head Coach- Seasonal
Millbrook School —Millbrook, NY
- $3,000 - $6,000 a year
- Part-time
- School experience
- High school
- English
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Girls Varsity Tennis Assistant Head Coach-Part Time Seasonal
Friends Academy —Locust Valley, NY
- $7,500 a year
- Temporary
- Background check
- School experience
- CPR Certification
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Head Teacher - Special Education K-8
LearningSpring School —New York, NY
- $67,750 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- 403(b) matching
- AD&D insurance
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Varsity Football Assistant Head Coach-Part Time Seasonal
Friends Academy —Locust Valley, NY
- $6,000 an hour
- Temporary
- Background check
- School experience
- CPR Certification
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Special Education Head Teacher - BCBA Supervision Hours Provided
The Shirley Aninias School —New York, NY
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Google Workspace
- Management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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14d
Head Varsity High School Tennis Coach
SuperMe Performance —New York, NY
- $40 - $80 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- CPR Certification
- High school
- Referral program
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Junior Varsity Volleyball Head Coach
School of the Holy Child —Rye, NY
- From $3,500 an hour
- Part-time
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Entry level
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Assistant Head of School
The Educational Alliance Inc. —New York, NY
- $105,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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2d
Chief Schools Officer
Tapestry Charter School —Buffalo, NY
- $120,000 - $145,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- High school
- Writing skills

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Head of School

Brooklyn Waldorf School -
Brooklyn, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$275,000 - $315,000 a year
12 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

School experience
Team leadership
Faculty collaboration
Strategic planning in education
Overseeing academic strategic planning
Employee relationship building
Collaboration with board members
Change management
Leadership equity initiatives
Positive school culture development
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Practicing budget management in an educational setting
Establishing community partnerships in an education administration role
Organizational inclusive policy initiatives
Board relations

Full Job Description

Brooklyn Waldorf School is seeking an experienced, visionary, and community-centered Head of School to begin in July 2027.

Located in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, Brooklyn Waldorf School is an independent school serving more than 190 students from age three through eighth grade. The school provides a developmentally responsive Waldorf education that engages students through their “hands, hearts, and heads” while fostering creativity, resilience, curiosity, and self-determination.

The Head of School will provide overall leadership for the school’s academic program, faculty, culture, finances, enrollment, operations, and community relationships. This leader will work closely with the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, students, and families to strengthen the school’s organizational foundation and advance an inclusive vision of Waldorf education.

Key Responsibilities

Articulate and advance a clear, inclusive vision for Waldorf education at Brooklyn Waldorf School.
Provide leadership for the school’s academic program, faculty, culture, finances, enrollment, and operations.
Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as central elements of the school’s educational approach.
Partner with the Board of Trustees and Finance Director to develop and maintain sustainable budgets and long-term financial strategies.
Strengthen enrollment, advancement, community outreach, and the school’s visibility throughout Brooklyn.
Build a collaborative faculty culture with clear expectations, accountability, professional development, and opportunities for adult learning.
Strengthen governance practices and support the continued development of the Board of Trustees.
Develop meaningful relationships with students, employees, families, alumni, prospective families, and community partners.
Establish clear organizational structures, responsibilities, communication practices, and systems.
Represent Brooklyn Waldorf School as a visible, accessible, and outward-facing leader.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Meaningful experience in school leadership.
Demonstrated success strengthening organizational culture, improving systems, and leading through complexity and change.
Strong financial literacy and experience developing, managing, or overseeing organizational budgets.
Demonstrated experience leading diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives within a school or educational environment.
Experience working in or with urban communities.
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and public-facing communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with a Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, families, and community partners.
Strong organizational, strategic planning, and systems-thinking skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with the New York City educational landscape.
Experience leading an independent school or mission-driven educational organization.
Knowledge of Waldorf education or a strong interest in learning about Waldorf education and its application within the Brooklyn Waldorf School community.
Experience supporting faculty development, enrollment growth, advancement, governance, or community outreach.

Desired Leadership Qualities

The successful candidate will be:

A visionary and inclusive leader who can communicate a clear and compelling mission.
A thoughtful listener who seeks to understand the school and its community before implementing change.
A collaborative bridge builder who can unite individuals with different perspectives and experiences.
A visible and engaged leader who builds meaningful relationships across the school community.
A calm and grounded presence who can navigate challenging conversations with honesty and care.
An organized leader who can establish clear structures and accountability while preserving the school’s warm and relational culture.
A consistent, timely, and transparent communicator.
A resilient leader who can balance the varied responsibilities of school leadership while modeling a healthy and sustainable approach to work.

Benefits

The full-time salary range for this position is $275,000–$315,000 annually.

The starting salary will be determined based on factors including the selected candidate’s education, experience, qualifications, and expertise.

Brooklyn Waldorf School offers a comprehensive employee benefits package. Additional details regarding medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and other benefits will be provided during the recruitment process.

Application Requirements

Qualified candidates should be prepared to submit:

A cover letter expressing their interest in the Head of School position at Brooklyn Waldorf School.
A current résumé.
A list of five professional references, including each reference’s name, relationship to the candidate, telephone number, and email address.

References will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission.

Start Date: July 2027
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Position Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $275,000–$315,000 annually

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