Middle School Division Head

Head of Middle School Search Profile
The Prairie School a premier independent PreK12 college preparatory school located on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan seeks an inspiring and student-centered Middle School Division Head to lead grades 68 for the 2027/28 school year. Founded in 1965 The Prairie School serves 651 students in grades PreK12 with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio and a strong tradition of academic excellence leadership development and individualized learning.

Prairie is known for its challenging academics exceptional faculty small class sizes thriving arts and athletics programs and a deeply supportive community culture. The ideal candidate will be a visible collaborative educational leader who values relationship-based learning faculty mentorship and the developmental needs of middle school students.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the academic and student life programs for grades 68
• Supervise support and evaluate faculty and staff
• Foster a joyful inclusive and engaging middle school culture
• Support student academic social and emotional growth
• Partner closely with families faculty and school leadership
• Advance curriculum innovation and educational excellence

Desired Qualifications

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience in middle school education and faculty supervision
• Excellent communication organizational and relationship-building abilities
• Commitment to collaboration integrity and student-centered leadership
• Knowledge of current instructional and curricular best practices

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest résumé statement of educational philosophy and five professional references to:

Laura J. Fuller
Search Consultant & Executive Coach
The Education Group