Upper School Director

Upper School Director

The Summit Country Day School

The Summit Country Day School, a Catholic and Independent school located minutes

from downtown Cincinnati on the very property of its founding in 1890, is seeking an

experienced, energetic and innovative Upper School Director, with an expected start

date of July 1, 2026. The Summit's Upper School program has been ranked number

one in the state of Ohio for eight consecutive years, due in large part to the talented

and dedicated faculty, staff and administrative teams who work together to execute

the school's dynamic and forward-thinking vision.

Mission Statement

The Summit Country Day School is a Catholic and Independent school rooted in the

Hallmarks of The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur Learning Communities. Our mission

is challenge every student, faculty and staff member to share fully the gifts that have

been given to them by God; to grow in grace and wisdom; to develop spiritually,

academically, physically, socially and artistically; and to become leaders of character

who value and improve the world they inherit.

Vision

The Summit Country Day School strives to develop leaders of character across five

pillars: spiritual, academic, physical, social and artistic. We accomplish this through

the seven Hallmarks, which are the essential characteristics, values and activies of a

Notre Dame de Namur Learning Community. As an Independent school that answers

to a Board of Trustees, Summit has the freedom to design programs and experiences

that surpass state mandates

The Opportunity

As a key member of The Summit's Senior Leadership Team and the Educational Team,

the Upper School Director will step into a role that is rich in opportunity for creating a

vibrant Upper School learning community with clear and compelling expectations for

students, faculty and staff.

Per the Summit's most recently approved Strategic Plan, the Upper School Director

will work collaboratively with faculty and staff to thoughtfully transition the traditional

Upper School program into one that is more highly interactive, project-based, and

focused on student centered action learning without diminishing the academic rigor

and success of the existing program.

Some of the Director's most significant opportunities include:

• Inspiring and supporting curricular growth and technological innovation to more

fully prepare students to impact our world beyond the classroom.

• Refining the administrative structure within the Upper School to best serve both

the division and The Summit as an all-school community.

• Expanding community, corporate and university engagement and partnerships to

support and further develop Centers of Excellence within the school.

• Ensuring that The Summit is the school of choice for educational professionals

because of its focus on leadership, wellness and professional development.

• Re-affirming the school's open, welcoming and respectful invitation to all

members of the school community, regardless of faith tradition and culture, to full

participation and partnership in the school's mission, commitment to the Five

Pillars and service.

Qualifications and Expertise

Candidates meeting the following criteria will receive the most serious consideration

for this position:

• Previous upper division head or high school principal experience, preferably in a

pre-K through 12 environment.

• Master's Degree required.
• Proven ability to lead and manage change, including driving adoption across

teams.

• Experience contributing to or leading the development and implementation of

strategic plans.

• Brings an innovative mindset and track record of introduing creative solutions to

complex challenges.

• Demonstrates the ability to align personally and professionally with the faith and

values of the school community.

Personal Attributes

• A genuine and visible warmth of personality; demonstrates a high level of

emotional intelligence.

• An expressive and articulate communication style that reflects transparency and

accountability, with listening as a foundational value.

• A distributive style of leadership that supports, empowers, appreciates and

develops the leadership potential of all colleagues within the school community.

• An open-mindedness and collaborative spirit that informs and invites

stakeholders throughout the school in engaging in the process of innovation.

• A growth mindset appreciating the assets already in place while identifying what

additional resources and progress that will be necessary for growth.

• Comfortable reflecting a strong sense of personal faith and integrity, and serving

as a role model for others, including students and adults, in the school

community

To Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following for consideration:

• A comprehensive resume
• Cover letter expressing interest
• Five (5) professional references with current email address and phone numbers

All materials should be submitted to:

Mikayla Trinkley, SHRM-CP

Human Resources Director

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person