Executive Director

New Canaan Country School; New Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

New Canaan Country School is seeking a dynamic Executive Director for its flagship Horizons program in New Canaan, Connecticut. This role involves setting strategic vision, leading a high-performing team, and engaging with students, families, and various stakeholders to transform the lives of underserved children through year-round programs.

The Executive Director will report to the NCCS Head of School and collaborate with the Horizons Board Chair. This position is critical to closing the opportunity gap for youth in the community.

Qualifications

• Dynamic and visionary leadership skills.
• Experience in program management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic vision for Horizons at NCCS.
• Lead a high-performing team of five employees.
• Supervise a summer staff of over 100.

Job description

The Opportunity | Executive Director

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and visionary individual to lead the flagship Horizons program at New Canaan Country School ("Horizons at NCCS" or "Horizons") in New Canaan, Connecticut. The Executive Director will partner with the Board to set the strategic vision for Horizons at NCCS’s work, build and lead a high‑performing team of five and a summer staff of over 100, and engage with a wide array of stakeholders (students, families, teachers, board members, alumni, donors, and national and local partners). Horizons is a part of New Canaan Country School. This critical role reports to the NCCS Head of School, in partnership with the Horizons Board Chair. The Executive Director is uniquely positioned to advance the organization’s mission of transforming the lives of underserved children and youth through year‑round academic and enrichment programs to inspire learning, encourage success, and close the opportunity gap.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic vision for Horizons at NCCS.
• Lead a high‑performing team of five employees and supervise a summer staff of over 100.
• Engage with stakeholders including students, families, teachers, board members, alumni, donors, and national and local partners.
• Collaborate with the Horizons Board Chair and report to the NCCS Head of School.
• Advance the organization’s mission to transform the lives of underserved children and youth through year‑round academic and enrichment programs that inspire learning, encourage success, and close the opportunity gap.