Upper School Director — IB & Classical Curriculum

Vertex Partnership Academies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Vertex Partnership Academies is seeking an Upper Academy Director in New York City. This leadership role focuses on academic outcomes and maintaining a virtues-driven culture while ensuring student readiness for college and career. Responsibilities include supervising staff, developing leaders, and executing the vision of the school's curriculum. A Master's degree and 5+ years of school leadership experience are required, alongside a commitment to character education. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in school leadership.
• Demonstrated success in driving student academic achievement.
• Strong commitment to character education and classical liberal arts traditions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and drive student progress toward ambitious goals.
• Lead implementation of International Baccalaureate Career-related Programmes.
• Oversee development and support of instructional staff.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Commitment to character education

Agency and commitment to continuous improvement

Education

Master’s degree in Education, Leadership, or related field

Job description

Vertex Partnership Academies is seeking an Upper Academy Director in New York City. This leadership role focuses on academic outcomes and maintaining a virtues-driven culture while ensuring student readiness for college and career. Responsibilities include supervising staff, developing leaders, and executing the vision of the school's curriculum. A Master's degree and 5+ years of school leadership experience are required, alongside a commitment to character education. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.