Head of School Search
Grace Episcopal School has begun the search for a new Head of School for the 2025-26 school year. In seeking its next Head of School, Grace Episcopal School is looking for a visionary early childhood and elementary leader with infectious enthusiasm and a leader of innovative teachers.
Head of School Search
The School
Founded in 1959, Grace Episcopal School has a rich history of growth, inclusion and an unmatched commitment by devoted teachers and staff members. These values on which we were built remain at the heart of our mission today. Grace Episcopal School is charged by the Vestry of Grace Episcopal Church to serve its community by providing a Christ-centered, co-educational school to children in preschool through Grade 5. Grace is a small school by design that aspires to build a strong foundation to prepare students for a lifetime of continued academic, social and emotional success. Grace teaches and its community members live five character keys: honesty, respect, responsibility, courage and compassion. An enrollment of 115 students, with 27% students of color are proximately located in the vibrant community of Alexandria, Virginia with a population over 158,000. Grace Episcopal School is nationally recognized and accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) and is a member in a variety of educational associations such as NAES, NAIS, and AISGW.
The Position
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills will accompany the new leader who can inspire the confidence and respect of the entire school community. The next Head of School will be an exceptional manager, an example for all, and will lead strategic planning and achieve the strategic goals approved by the Board. The Head will present a case in the community attracting new families to enroll and new financial support for the School. The School seeks an individual who respects and celebrates diversity and will keep the Episcopal values of Grace Episcopal School and its parish paramount in decision making and direction. The next Head of School will assume office in July 2025.
Questions?
Margaret Moore |margaret@educationgroup.com |757-871-5598
Jay Philpott | jay@educationgroup.com | 901-213-7688
Campus Update
Finalist visits are happening in January!
The Head of School Search Committee has selected finalists who will visit Grace Episcopal School in January. Parents, faculty and staff and several Grace community members will enjoy time getting to know each finalist during his/her visit through group and individual meetings.
Parents and faculty / staff will have opportunities to submit feedback on each finalist at the conclusion of each in-person meeting. Community perspectives provide meaningful supplemental information for use in confidence by the Search Committee. However, the final recommendation will come from the Search Committee, and the Board will determine the appointment.
Finalist visit dates and time for Parent Meetings have been emailed to parents. A reminder will be sent prior to our return from Christmas break.
Finalist bios will be shared with the community the evening prior to each school visit.
Grace Episcopal School adheres to a policy of non-discrimination in its hiring practices and employs qualified people without regard to gender, age, race, color, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, ethnic background, national origin or handicapped status.
Preschool 3 to Grade 5
Coed Independent Day School
3601 Russell Road, Alexandria, VA 22305-1731
Office: (703) 549-5067 • office@graceschoolalex.org
