Upper School Director — IB & Classical Pathways

Vertex Partnership; 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

Job summary

Vertex Partnership in New York, NY is seeking an Upper Academy Director to lead grades 11–12. This leadership role emphasizes instructional leadership, school culture development, and managing a high-performing teaching staff. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Education or a related field along with at least 5 years of school leadership experience. Compensation is competitive, with a salary range of $150,000 - $165,000, plus comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.

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

• Lead the implementation of the International Baccalaureate Career‑related Programmes.
• Foster a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Supervise and evaluate teachers and instructional staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Collaboration

Feedback Reception

Education

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

Job description

Vertex Partnership in New York, NY is seeking an Upper Academy Director to lead grades 11–12. This leadership role emphasizes instructional leadership, school culture development, and managing a high-performing teaching staff. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Education or a related field along with at least 5 years of school leadership experience. Compensation is competitive, with a salary range of $150,000 - $165,000, plus comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.