Lower School Director: Visionary Leader & Community Builder

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

Housing (for boarding schools)

Job summary

An education recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Recruiter for the position of Lower School Director at North Cross School in Roanoke, Virginia, starting July 2026. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of leadership experience in early childhood education, possess a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), and demonstrate a collaborative leadership style. This role involves overseeing daily operations, hiring, and mentoring staff while fostering a welcoming school environment and advancing educational best practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in early childhood and elementary education.
• Experience as a Lower School Division Head preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated experience in program development and instructional best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and vision for the North Cross Lower School.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, curriculum, instruction, and student support.
• Hire, supervise, and mentor faculty and staff.

Skills

Leadership in early childhood and elementary education

Collaborative leadership style

Excellent judgment and discretion

Community building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in education or school leadership

Job description

An education recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Recruiter for the position of Lower School Director at North Cross School in Roanoke, Virginia, starting July 2026. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of leadership experience in early childhood education, possess a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), and demonstrate a collaborative leadership style. This role involves overseeing daily operations, hiring, and mentoring staff while fostering a welcoming school environment and advancing educational best practices.