Head of Middle School

The Head of Middle School is responsible for leading and managing the overall operations of the Middle School division. This includes fostering academic excellence, promoting student well-being, and collaborating with other division heads to ensure smooth transitions for students as they progress through their educational journey.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Management:

• Provide strategic direction, leadership, and management for the Middle School division.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, including curriculum development, assessment, and student discipline.
• Mentor and supervise Middle School faculty, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Academic Excellence:

• Implement and monitor the curriculum to ensure high academic standards and alignment with the school's mission.
• Collaborate with faculty to develop innovative teaching practices, ensuring students receive a well-rounded education.
• Analyze student performance data to inform instructional strategies and support individual student needs.
• Responsible for the learning and the academic success, well-being, and learning profile attributes of all students in the division

Student Well-being:

• Ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Promote social-emotional learning and wellness programs to support students' mental health.
• Collaborate with the counseling department to address student needs and promote student success.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with the Head of High School and Head of Elementary School to ensure smooth transitions for students entering and exiting the Middle School.
• Communicate effectively with parents, faculty, and staff to maintain a positive school climate and promote student success.
• Ensure the FASNY Fundamentals apply to all stakeholders in her/his division
• Represent the Middle School in school-wide decision-making processes and strategic planning initiatives.

Professional Development:

• Promote ongoing professional development opportunities for Middle School faculty to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Stay current with educational trends, research, and best practices to inform Middle School initiatives and programs.

- Master’s degree required, degree in Education or Educational Leadership or related field preferred

- Extensive teaching and leadership experience required; 5  years in school leadership preferred

- Middle school experience required

- Independent/private school experience preferred

- Fluency in English required; professional fluency in French preferred

- Experience in bilingual, international, or French curriculum settings preferred

- Demonstrated instructional leadership and faculty supervision experience

- Strong knowledge of adolescent development (Grades 6–8)

- Excellent communication, organizational, and team leadership skills

The French-American School of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school community. FASNY does not discriminate in employment or in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects our mission of international and multicultural education. Our work in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is ongoing, and we strive to create an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to the learning and well-being of our students and broader school community.

FASNY complies with all applicable federal, New York State, and local employment laws, including those related to equal employment opportunity, workplace accommodations, wage transparency, family and medical leave, and statutory employee protections. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact the Human Resources Office.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required background checks, fingerprinting and verification of legal authorization to work in the United States.

Salary : $140,000 - $190,000