Head of School & Strategic Growth Leader

Community Charter School of Cambridge; Everett (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Charter School of Cambridge seeks a visionary Head of School to advance its mission, vision, and values while navigating enrollment trends and ensuring long-term sustainability. You will lead strategy, academics, culture, operations, and external relations in a unionized charter context.

The role requires a track record of senior leadership, enrollment strategy, and strong governance collaboration, with a focus on student outcomes, budget discipline, and stakeholder partnerships to

Qualifications

• Deep commitment to CCSC's mission and serving diverse student communities.
• Significant senior leadership experience in mission-driven education organizations.
• Experience leading enrollment strategies and sustainable growth initiatives.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities and collaboration skills.
• Experience navigating unionized environments and labor relations; familiarity with charter accountability processes.

Responsibilities

• Translate CCSC's mission, vision, and values into clear priorities, measurable goals, and actionable strategies for sustainability.
• Lead strategy, academics, culture, and operations, including Board and external relations.
• Oversee external relations, development, and advocacy with key stakeholders and donors.
• Represent management in union matters, ensure compliance with charter conditions and accountability measures.
• Provide leadership for financial health, risk management, and facilities with alignment to strategic priorities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic planning

Enrollment strategy

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Union relations

Communication skills

Charter law

Resilience

Diversity & inclusion

Job description

Community Charter School of Cambridge seeks a visionary Head of School to advance its mission, vision, and values while navigating enrollment trends and ensuring long-term sustainability. You will lead strategy, academics, culture, operations, and external relations in a unionized charter context.

The role requires a track record of senior leadership, enrollment strategy, and strong governance collaboration, with a focus on student outcomes, budget discipline, and stakeholder partnerships to