| Southern Teachers is assisting Wayne Country Day School in the search for its next Head of School to begin work July 2021. The vision of Wayne Country Day School outlines clearly the school’s core values and purpose: “Every person a teacher; every corner a classroom; every experience a lesson; and every student our focus.” This vision is achieved by intentional programming that supports students academically, socially, and emotionally. Instructional staff participate in professional development and curriculum alignment geared towards improving student success. Committees consisting of faculty, staff and students address topics within the educational community such as digital instruction, learning objectives, professional development, and responding to student needs. Every teacher and every program focuses on the student. Wayne Country Day’s dedicated faculty, rigorous curriculum, community partnerships, and robust college counseling lead to a record of student success. Wayne Country Day School has a 100% graduation rate, 100% acceptance into colleges and universities of choice, and significant college scholarship funding offered each year. A high percentage of graduating seniors meet College Board/ACT readiness benchmarks and annual test data consistently shows students performing above grade level. Yet just as important to the school’s success is the deeply embedded honor code and the culture of trust and integrity fostered by all stakeholders. Wayne Country Day School seeks a Head of School to set the direction of the institution and engender a sense of shared purpose through community engagement and strategic planning. Wayne Country Day School is committed to the consistent improvement of organizational and instructional effectiveness as a pathway to realizing its full potential as a premiere college preparatory school. The best candidates will demonstrate their ability to enhance institutional success through the examination of multiple data sources, both quantitative and qualitative; will excel in organizational leadership and management; and will collaborate productively with all constituents—students, faculty, parents, administrative staff, board members, and the community. In addition, they will possess integrity, open-mindedness, a passion for learning, enthusiasm, a sense of humor, and the ability to inspire excellence and commitment. |
