Maumee Valley Country Day School Position Opening: Head of Upper School (grades 9-12)
Type: Full-time Administrator
Application Deadline: until filled
Start Date: July 1, 2026
Maumee Valley Country Day School seeks an outstanding, collaborative leader who cultivates an inclusive community and fosters teamwork to support the Upper School community and program. A strong candidate has demonstrated success in building culture and experience creating educational excellence for students in grades 9-12. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader with the skills to collaborate, delegate, and pitch in when needed. Strong communication skills and follow through are essential. This position uses the mission and vision of the school as the guiding principles of decision making and leadership.
This position reports to the Head of School and collaborates closely with the senior leadership team. The Head of Upper School advocates for students and faculty within the division while fostering a team approach to all-school leadership. As the leader of the upper division of the school, the Head ensures the development and implementation of a cohesive and progressive curriculum and philosophy as students transition from one grade level to the next. As a full-time employee, the position offers all benefits afforded to full-time employees, including, but not limited to, comprehensive health benefits, robust paid time off, paid life insurance, tuition remission, and professional development.
The Head of Upper School leads academics, student programming, and faculty development for approximately 15 teachers and 135 students. This leader will advance the mission and vision of Maumee Valley Country Day School and work collaboratively with the Head of School, other division heads, and the senior leadership team to implement the school’s strategic plan.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Knowledge and implementation of Upper School best practices and 21st-century educational practices
Day-to-day operation of the Upper School
Development and management of the Upper School budget
Design, scheduling, and implementation of the Upper School curriculum
Lead the professional development, mentoring, and evaluation of Upper School teachers
Oversee the faculty and student scheduling process
Create and foster a collaborative, engaging Upper School team environment
Coach, advise, and counsel upper school students
Maintain strong communications and successful problem-solving with parents
Oversee the Upper School disciplinary process
Support the Admissions Office in the recruitment and evaluation of prospective students
Oversee extra-curricular programs and activities
Skills and Competencies:
The successful candidate for the position will possess the following skills and characteristics:
Excellent communication and listening skills
Superior interpersonal skills
Ability and desire to collaborate
Ability to build a strong team
Innovative
Flexible
Conflict management and strong problem-solving skills
Decisive, able to deal with difficult situations
Credentials:
The ideal candidate will have the following experience:
Master's Degree in Education or related field
Minimum of 5 years teaching experience in an Upper School
Independent school experience
Previous administrative experience in a school
Knowledge and implementation of Upper School best practices and 21st-century educational practices
Background check
All Maumee Valley employees and volunteers must agree to a comprehensive background check and confidentiality agreement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all personnel and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, ancestry, or citizenship, per applicable laws. In addition, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We value a diverse workforce.
Employees who believe they have been discriminated against may discuss this with their supervisor or the Head of School.
Our Philosophy of Teaching and Learning
As Maumee Valley Country Day School approaches the 140th anniversary of its founding, it remains the preeminent educational institution in northwest Ohio. It is the only accredited, coeducational, nonreligious, and independent school in the area and attracts families from northwest Ohio, southeast Michigan, and nations worldwide. Enrollment is about 470 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th Grade. We prepare students for global citizenship and admission to prestigious universities. We are known for outstanding academics, high test scores, a beautiful campus, unrivaled opportunities for study abroad, hands-on learning, and personal bonds between students and teachers.
At Maumee Valley, children dream, explore, and cultivate their passions and strengths. Our faculty and staff do the same. We are more than a school and more than a group of people: We are a community of lifelong learners who inspire joy. As the only PreK-12 independent school in northwest Ohio, we support an accomplished and diverse student body within a progressive academic program.
A Maumee Valley education is Personal, Experiential, and Global. A journey of discovery and action defines each child’s learning experience. Through an intentionally crafted curriculum, including active lessons and serendipitous explorations, a Maumee Valley education launches children toward the investigation of the world. It helps them find their place in it. With our students at the center of our decision-making, we aspire to seek understanding, grow in our compassion and empathy, and adapt to the ever-changing world our students will one day lead.
Read our school’s Statement of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging:
https://www.mvcds.org/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion
We believe in collaboration, innovation, and the power of community.