Head of Upper School, Grades 9-12

Greenwich Country Day School is an independent, co-educational day school with a current enrollment of over 1400 students in grades N-12, and a faculty and staff of over 350. The original Old Church Road campus is home to grades N-8. The High School, established in 2019, is located less than two miles away on Stanwich Road. Founded in 1926, Greenwich Country Day School is a family school where innovative teaching is encouraged as teachers model and foster a love of learning, challenge and inspire children toward academic excellence, and cultivate students’ interests and talents outside of the classroom. We value purposeful and personal learning in a joyful environment, with emphasis on the development of character, creativity, and a sense of personal value, along with strong academic skills. GCDS is committed to graduating ethical, confident leaders who possess a strong sense of purpose.

Greenwich Country Day School seeks a Head of Upper School, Grades 9-12, to begin July 1, 2026 . The Upper School currently enrolls approximately 460 students in Grades 9–12. The Head of Upper School is a member of the Senior Administrative Team and is responsible for the strategic leadership, daily operation, and overall programmatic direction of the Upper School.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership & Program Coherence

• Oversee the design, articulation, and alignment of the Upper School academic program.
• Supervise and develop Program Leads to build strong instructional leadership across disciplines.
• Approve new courses and program initiatives; partner with Program Leads to pursue research-based innovation.
• Maintain a visible instructional presence through classroom engagement and the teaching of one course.
• Promote a culture where intellectual rigor and joyful engagement are mutually reinforcing in the classroom experience.
• Use student performance data and trends to inform program adjustments and resource allocation.

Faculty Growth & Professional Culture

Partnership with College Counseling & Admissions

Operational & Community Leadership

Qualifications & Leadership Attributes

Professional Qualifications

Leadership Style & Disposition

Interested candidates are invited to use the link provided to submit a cover letter and resume to Raquel Salcedo, Director of Recruiting & Talent

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