What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSOCIATE HEAD OF SCHOOL position at Berkshire School?
Berkshire School is a co-ed boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12 and post-graduates, dedicated to serving the best interest of the students and adults living within it. Our 400-acre campus is located at the base of Mount Everett (2,624 ft.) in Sheffield, Massachusetts, in the heart of the Berkshire Hills, a popular tourist destination for world-renowned arts and culture, health and wellness retreats and spectacular nature, including the Appalachian Trail, which is a short hike from campus.
diverse and inclusive community
supports and respects all cultures, ethnicities, languages, philosophies, political views and sexual orientations that exist within and beyond our school.ASSOCIATE HEAD OF SCHOOL
The Associate Head will work collaboratively with all constituents to enhance the School’s ability to deliver on its mission by nurturing Berkshire’s diverse and inclusive residential community of learners and fostering the academic, artistic, athletic, and personal development of each student. In partnership with the Head of School, and other senior administrators, the Associate Head of School will be a highly visible presence in the school, helping to shape the day-to-day implementation of the School’s philosophy, long-term planning, residential program, and strategic initiatives to advance the School’s mission and achieve operational, strategic, and educational goals.
Interested candidates should submit electronically in one email and as separate documents (preferably PDFs) the following materials:
- A cover letter expressing interest in this particular position
- A current résumé
As the process moves forward, selected candidates may be asked to submit:
- Responses to writing prompts specific to this search
- A list of five professional references with name, relationship, phone number, and email address of each (references will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission)
Heather Flewelling
Consultant, Chief Talent Officer
heather.flewelling@carneysandoe.com
Search Consultant
lisa.parsons@carneysandoe.com
BENEFITS
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical/Dental/Vision Health Insurance (Choice of PPO or HSA plans)
- Retirement Plan through TIAA (5% match first 3-years, 10% after)
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Support for Graduate Degree Studies (Faculty)
- Professional Development Funding (Includes conferences, workshops, travel, etc.)
- Full Day Student Tuition Remission at Berkshire for all admissible legal dependents
- Reduced tuition at local independent schools (Indian Mountain School, Berkshire Country Day School)
- Reduced tuition and priority enrollment at Undermountain Daycare (on-campus)
- Kellogg Travel Grant (Annually awarded grants to support leisure travel)
- Strom Grant (Funding available for faculty to travel, study in Asia)
- Campus Housing
- Access to Dining Hall
- Use of athletic facilities and equipment (includes indoor exercise facilities and outdoor track)
