Middle School and Connections Principal

Start date: June 15, 2026

Mission

The High Meadows community celebrates and perpetuates each individual’s quest for knowledge and skill, sense of wonder, and connection to the natural environment. We empower each to be a compassionate, responsible, and active global citizen.

Our administrators and educators are experienced, energetic, and collaborative individuals who follow a constructivist, progressive educational philosophy which is student-centered and holds students to high standards while offering the support that helps them reach their goals.

High Meadows values leaders who delight in the energy, curiosity, humor, and complexity of early adolescence and who are committed to nurturing students through both challenge and growth. As a PK–8 school, High Meadows’ leaders value the full arc of a child’s development and desire to be actively involved in the life of the entire school community.

Vision

High Meadows School and Camp inspires adventurous learners who ask questions that drive learning and seek sustainable solutions in collaboration with others. Our students emerge as ethical leaders with the skills and habits of mind to grow and adapt as they discover a place of purpose and joy in an ever-changing world.

The Middle Years and Connections Principal

High Meadows is seeking a Middle Years & Connections Principal (MY&CP) who will bring a genuine love of middle school students and a deep appreciation for this unique stage of development. This leader will champion the Middle Years Program, elevating its visibility and building an awareness of the rich and rigorous academic program.

The MY&CP leads and manages the Middle Years Program and reports directly to the Head of School and Camp. Additionally, they are also responsible for the Connections Program including Visual Art, Theatre Arts, Spanish, Music, Information and Technology Literacy, Environmental Sustainability, Physical Education, Library and the Barnyard/Animal Care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise Middle Years and Connections faculty.
• Oversee and evaluate teaching and learning.
• Collaborate with teachers to design and implement dynamic, engaging curriculum.
• Build strong relationships with students and help them to manage the bumps along the way.
• Lead the integration and advancement of educational technology for Middle Years and Connections.
• Guide faculty in ongoing professional development.
• Serve as liaison to parents/guardians regarding student learning and curriculum.
• Recruit and interview prospective faculty and substitute teachers year-round.
• Manage the screening process for prospective students and provide feedback to support equitable, well‑qualified admissions decisions.
• Lead community outreach to increase interest in the Middle Years Program.
• Serve on School and Academic Leadership Teams.
• Model equitable practices and commit to meaningful and ongoing self-reflection.

Qualifications:

• Motivated, nurturing, creative, self-directed, and effective collaborative team member.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and sensitively.
• Background in curriculum development, faculty supervision, and/or instructional coaching.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students, families, and faculty; flexible and an intuitive relationship‑builder with a sense of humor.
• Deep understanding of adolescent development and a genuine love for working with middle school students.
• Strong knowledge of progressive pedagogy and curricular design for middle school learners.
• Ability to nurture, challenge, and support teachers in their professional growth.
• Commitment to continuous learning and diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and experiential learning.
• Creative problem solver who can balance needs that may be in conflict.
• Skilled in practicing positive discipline within a progressive educational setting.
• Experience with outdoor education and participation in middle school overnight trips.
• Understanding of PK–8 school culture and a desire to contribute meaningfully to all aspects of school life.
• Master’s degree in educational leadership or a related field and 10+ years of middle school teaching and/or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and management skills; a self‑starter with initiative, follow‑through, and personal flexibility.

To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should email their application to Jane Murphy, HR Manager ([email protected]) by March 2, 2026. (Quick Apply feature may delay receipt and review of your materials.)

A complete application includes: a resume, letter of interest, salary requirements, and contact information for at least five professional references including direct supervisors.

High Meadows School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a protected veteran in employment, admission of students, or in providing its services in any manner.

For more information about High Meadows School, please visit www.highmeadows.org.