Visionary PK-5 Grammar School Director

DovetailED Talent Sourcing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School seeks a Grammar School Director to lead Grades PK–5, reporting to the Head of School. You will oversee daily operations, scheduling, budgets, and signature programs, while aligning the PK–5 curriculum with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction.

The role requires fostering an inclusive, rigorous learning environment, supporting faculty recruitment and growth, and collaborating with families and departments to advance the school’s mission.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership in an independent or private elementary school (PK–5) setting.
• Expertise in PK–5 curriculum alignment and instructional coaching.
• Ability to build a joyful, inclusive, academically rigorous divisional culture.
• Strong written and verbal communication with families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and scheduling for Grades PK–5.
• Oversee annual budgets and signature programs within the division.
• Recruit, assign, evaluate, and support faculty growth.
• Collaborate with curriculum, admissions, and family onboarding to align PK–5 initiatives.

Skills

Lower School leadership

PK-5 curriculum alignment

Instructional coaching

Community building

Job description

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School seeks a Grammar School Director to lead Grades PK–5, reporting to the Head of School. You will oversee daily operations, scheduling, budgets, and signature programs, while aligning the PK–5 curriculum with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction.

The role requires fostering an inclusive, rigorous learning environment, supporting faculty recruitment and growth, and collaborating with families and departments to advance the school’s mission.