What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of School position at Community Preparatory School?
About the School
Imagine arriving at middle school each day to the happy boisterous enthusiasm of jostling students gathering in the community room for “Day Break”. Community Preparatory School is a co-ed independent day school located in Providence, Rhode Island, serving students in grades 4-8. Community Preparatory School serves culturally and economically diverse students who are well qualified to benefit from a rigorous academic education in an atmosphere of mutual respect.
Community Prep has a well-deserved reputation for developing students to become accomplished independent learners, confident leaders and caring citizens. Parents, students, and teachers engage in goal setting and planning that ensures academic and social success for each student. The school’s mission, supported by a strong financial foundation, is to provide exceptional opportunity to students from all backgrounds who embrace a demanding curriculum. It’s values are grounded in Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Beloved Community” and evidenced by the motto “Come Together. Go Far.” The school prepares its students to thrive in the most competitive high schools and to become community leaders. Today, the school proudly recognizes 1,069 graduates and has a faculty of 14 dedicated educators.
About the Position
The next leader of Community Preparatory School should:
- Be a proven inspirational and collaborative leader; culturally fluent and emotionally generous.
- Be passionate about the mission and culture of the school, respecting its unique strengths and building upon them.
- Be a confident cultivator of philanthropy and enthusiastic fundraiser. Set the tone; build relationships.
- Possess the capability to formulate and execute a strategic vision together with the board.
- Engage actively and enjoy the day-to-day life of the school; be visible and accessible; foster an open-door policy.
For More Information: www.communityprep.org
How to Apply
Candidates interested in this position are asked to submit the following materials no later than March 2, 2026. All inquiries will be held in confidence:
- Cover letter of interest addressed to the Search Committee
- Current resume / CV
- Statement of leadership philosophy
- References may be requested later (name, relationship to candidate, phone and email address)
Application materials are to be sent electronically via email to:
Mary (“Polly”) Wall - Board of Trustees, Chair
Email: pwall@communityprep.org